Foster parents sought for kitties
Posted Jan 19, 2012 By EMC NewsEMC Lifestyle -This week's pets
Rather than seeking adoptive families for our cats this week, we are searching for foster parents and families for some wonderful kitties with special needs that cannot be fully met within the shelter environment. We love all of the cats who enter LAWS and want to provide the best care for each and every one, however sometimes to really flourish and be happy the kindest thing we can do for them is to get them away from the shelter, even temporarily.
Bliss is a lovely mostly white calico female cat who is about seven-years-old. Bliss was dumped outside the shelter one cold autumn night, and though spotted several times, eluded rescuing until she had become very thin, frail and in ill health. She is an adorable, gentle cat who has been a house pet and wants nothing more than to curl up in someone's warm lap. Bliss finds the hustle and bustle of the staff, volunteers, and youngster kitties a bit much for her reserved nature so tends to keep to herself much of the time, and that can lead to inactivity and withdrawal in an older cat. We feel Bliss would thrive in a more peaceful environment where her true nature could shine through.
Handsome is repeating his column appearance, looking for a kind soul to give him short term respite from all the other cats at LAWS. He is a beautiful Siamese neutered male cat of four years who is intelligent, curious and wonderful with people, but just strongly dislikes the presence of other cats in his living space. It is causing him considerable stress to be at LAWS, and with each day that passes we sense his increasing frustration. So if you have ever contemplated having a cat but weren't ready to make a permanent commitment, fostering this gorgeous boy could be a win-win situation for both of you!
Lumina is a 12 year old female cat who has been spayed and declawed prior to arriving at LAWS. She's an absolute sweetheart who loves to be held and to have her beautiful pure white coat brushed. She does not, however, appreciate the carryings-on of the younger felines and gets cross at them when they prance and hurry past her. At this point in her life, she only wants peace, quiet and tranquilityand to maintain her ladylike dignityand unfortunately life at the shelter is anything but! If you think you might be able to provide a calmer interim home for Lumina, please contact the shelter to inquire about fostering her.
Scraps is a favourite of staff and volunteers alike, and we've nursed him back from near starvation, but his fragile state when he arrived at LAWS left him ill prepared for the barrage of germ warfare ever-present in an animal shelter. In fact, this photo of him taken early in his stay doesn't do him justice now: he has grown into a very fine cat with striking classic tabby markings on his thick short haired coat. However, with every new virus that enters the shelter, Scraps becomes ill again and again, and we want to see him finally stay healthy and have a home of his own. To that end, he needs a foster home where his sensitive immune system can grow stronger. Although he is currently in a foster home, it is only available temporarily, so we are seeking a longer-term solution for him. Scraps is only two and a half years old, neutered and vaccinated, friendly and social, and would make a well-behaved house guest.
Kiki and Stanley were adopted from last week's column.
Ross is a two-year-old male Beagle/Hound Mix. He is Rusty Brown and White with adorable rusty brown speckles over his muzzle, chest and legs. Ross is a little sweetheart that shows respect to humans by "listening" to their body language and checking in with them whenever he is off-leash. He is very intelligent and responsive and he is housetrained. He enjoys playing with the older dogs whose energy he prefers. He is non confrontational and he will avoid conflict or whatever he perceives as a conflict. Ross' nose brings him to investigate all the interesting scents that surround him... Sherlock Holmes style! Ross is a wonderfully "soft" dog and Ross' owner(s) will find that he has minimal needs. All that he requires to be content is food, comfort and a gentle-handed person to be with.
Reba is a tri-coloured seven-year-old female Beagle who weighs 31 lbs. Reba is very curious and she is a true investigator by nature. She demonstrates good social skills with other dogs when she is off leash. She is people oriented and she enjoys their companionship but she does need some time to do what beagles do best... Follow their noses! Reba becomes very vocal when confined and she actually brays like a donkey to convey her discontentment! Reba would love to live in open spaces where she could safely grow old and sniff away to her heart's content.
Heinz is a two-three year old male of Hound, and possibly Pointer Mix, Heritage. He is Rusty Brown and White in colour and he has a "Black Saddle" on his back. He sports lovely rusty brown speckles on his muzzle, his chest and legs. Heinz is a very soft dog with a gentle, tolerant and trusting personality. He gets along well with other dogs and he is well mannered around humans. He will bond easily with his new people/family. Heinz has a beautiful "Hound Voice" which he will use to call his people back whenever they leave... Heinz is a low-demand dog who needs calm owner(s) with gentle energy who would take him on long walks or runs.
Our November puppies are now up for adoption:
We now have five puppies up for adoption! The pups are now eight weeks old, healthy and ready to go. They have been dewormed and they have had their first vaccination. We will microchip them before they leave our premises. The pups are a mix of Bull Terrier and German Shepherd Dog. They are all "Butterscotch" and Black in colour. Some of them also have white faces and or white markings. All weigh in at approximately 7-8 lbs. All puppies would excel in a reputable "Puppy Class".
Here are their individual profiles:
Bodie is a very cute little guy with white paws and chest and a black muzzle. He has a fun personality and an expressive face. He loves to play. When he is outside, he is adventurous. He does his business quickly and then comes looking for his reward! He is eager to please. Just before his nap, he looks for a gentle hand to pat him.
Dude is an extremely sweet little guy who loves to be in someone's lap. His muzzle is partially black and partially white and he has a white chest. He is quiet and responsive to the human voice. He will go out to do his business but he does not like the cold and he needs to be encouraged to stay out long enough to finish. Dude plays well with his brothers and he loves a good game of tug.
Boston is a handsome boy with a "White Mask", white chest and paws. He is independent, but still loves to cuddle during quiet time. He loves the outdoors and he is doing well with both his housetraining and his leash training (the very basics of). He is confident and he plays well with the other puppies.
Trinity is a pretty Black-Masked female, probably one of the most assertive of all during play sessions. Trinity would choose to remain indoors if given the choice... She totally dislikes the cold! She quickly learnt as a very young puppy to come in and out of the puppy pen to access her food. She has been cohabitating with larger dogs and she is not intimidated by their presence... or by their low reprimands. She loves human attention and she will seek out opportunities to get close and personal.
Dudley is a lovely male with a White Mask, white chest and paws and a Black Patch over his right eye. He is very respectful of older dogs and he will give them their space at the first sign of a reprimand. Dudley is very sweet, he is eager to please, he comes toward human voices and he is a low-demand puppy. He is a little timid and he moves cautiously whenever he is out of his "zone of security".
LAWS' WISH LIST
- Canned Cat Food: "Friskies Pate"
- Pedigree Canned Dog Food
- Dishwashing Soap
- Bleach
- "Kongs" of all sizes
- Peanut Butter Jars (to stuff Kongs with)
- Cat Nail Trimmers
- Dog Coats: Medium/Large/XLarge
The animals and the shelter staff thank you so much for your continued support and generosity!
Just a few weeks from now - Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. a Valentine's Photo Day will be held with your furchildren or of your furchildren at Picture It Studio, located at 154 Beckwith St., Carleton Place. For information call 613-257-8019.
Remember if you have lost a cat or dog and you live in Lanark County, please check the LAWS website, or call the shelter. LAWS now serves all of the county and your lost pet may be at the shelter. Contact information is below.
Lanark Animal Welfare Society is located on Glenview Road, just off Highway 43, about 2 kms west of Smiths Falls. The shelter is open Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Write to us at P.O. Box 156, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1 or contact us at 613-283-9308, or email at shelter@lanarkanimals.ca. Visit our website at www.lanarkanimals.ca. Please also check out www.AdoptADog.TV featuring some of our canines up for adoption.
If you have lost a dog or cat please check our website or phone or visit the Shelter. If you have found a dog or cat please visit our website to find the number of your Local Animal Control Officer.
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