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OCTOBER 2015
VOL. 17 NO. 8
animal adoption, rescue and education in asheville and surrounding communities
CRITTER NOTES
7th Annual Furry Friends
Benefit Bash for Sarge’s
The 7th Annual Furry Friends Benefit Bash for
Sarge’s Animal Rescue will be held on Thursday,
October 1 at 6 pm at the Laurel Ridge Country Club
in Waynesville. Enjoy music, food, plus a live and silent
auction. Tickets are $75 each or 8-seat table sponsorship
$650. For info, email FFBB@SargeAnd Friends.org.
Autumn Vegan Bake Sale
for Full Circle Farms
Full Circle Autumn Vegan Bake Sale will be held on
Friday, October 2 from 11 am-4 pm in front of the
French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. in downtown
Asheville.
For more information, email [email protected].
"All Creatures Great and Small" Concert
Benefits Asheville Humane
On Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 pm the Asheville
Choral Society presents "All Creatures Great and
Small," a concert featuring music honoring humanity's
long-standing love and fascination for animals. For every
ticket sold, a $2 donation will be made to Asheville
Humane Society. Audience members are encouraged
to bring cat and dog food donations. Tickets at
ashevillechoralsociety.org.
8th Annual Tails and Trails 5K
The 8th Annual Tails and Trails 5K will be held at
the Buncombe County Sports Park Track in Candler
on Saturday, October 3 beginning at 9:30 am. The race is
open to adults, children and dogs of all ages. Check in
and late registration begins at 9 am. The cost is $20 for
adults and $10 for children ages 4–12 plus 2 cans of dog
food, which will be donated to Asheville Humane Society.
Dogs must remain on leashes at all times.
39th Annual ‘Hey Day’ Fall Fest Happening
October 10 at WNC Nature Center
The 39th annual fall family festival, Hey Day, will be
held on Saturday, October 10 at the WNC Nature Center.
A fun event for all that includes live entertainment, games
and crafts, food, a special scavenger hunt and, of course,
animals!
Interested in helping with this year's Hey Day?
Volunteers are welcome to join the event committee.
Email [email protected] for more information.
‘Dog Talks’ Continue at Lenoir Rhyne
"The Pulse Study and Stress" is the focus of a talk on
Friday, October 23 at 7 pm, at Lenoir Rhyne University,
36 Montford Ave. in Asheville. Learn about a dog's pulse
rates during different activities and its relation to stress.
Call Grace for more information at 545-2948.
Tickets $20. Limited seating. More information at
www.dogtraininworkshops.blogspot.com.
AHS Holds Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic
Asheville Humane Society and Buncombe County will
hold their monthly low-cost rabies and vaccination
clinic on Saturday, October 24 from 2-5 pm at Hall
Fletcher School, 60 Ridgelawn Rd. in Asheville. Please
note, cash is the only form of payment accepted. For more
information call 250-6430.
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‘Night of the Living Punkinheads’
Benefit for Full Circle Farm Sanctuary
Full Circle Farm Sanctuary’s "Night of the Living
Punkinheads" Halloween Benefit will be held on
Wednesday, October 28 from 7-10 pm at Sanctuary
Brewing Company, 147 1st Ave. East in Hendersonville.
The event will feature a Carved Pumpkin Contest, a
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Contest and Halloween Costume
Contest, great local beer, a Prize Drawing, Silent Auction,
prizes, plant-based finger foods and more! Proceeds will
benefit Full Circle Farm Sanctuary and its life-saving work
on behalf of abused and unwanted farm animals.
For more information about participating in the
contests, email [email protected]
‘Howl-O-Ween Walkathon’ at Carrier Park
This October 31, grab your costume and be a hero for
homeless pets at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue's first ever
‘Howl-O-Ween Walkathon’ at Carrier Park in Asheville.
From 11 am-4 pm, enjoy a family friendly fall festival
with food, beer, kids activities, trick-or-treating, costume
contests, music, and more. At 1 pm, dress up with your
pets in your favorite Halloween costumes for a two mile
walk.
Sign up and set a fundraising goal for prizes while
benefitting animals in need! Register or learn more at
www.bwar.org.
‘Tails at Twilight - Taste of Compassion
Gala’ for Asheville Humane Society
Put your best paw forward by joining fellow animal
lovers for ‘Tails at Twilight-Taste of Compassion Gala’ on
Saturday, November 7 from 6–9 pm at the Morris Hellenic
Cultural Center, 227 Cumberland Avenue in Historic
Montford. All proceeds benefit local animals in need.
This benefit auction includes unique items, original art,
travel packages and one-of-a-kind experiences up for bid.
Local businesses, artists and individuals, have generously
donated a wide-range of items including custom private
parties, destination vacations, hand-crafted jewelry,
products and services for beloved pets, gift certificates for
restaurants, concerts and the coveted 2016 Outback from
Prestige Subaru.
All guests will be treated to wine and locally crafted
beer, delicious vegetarian hors d’oeuvres and desserts,
and live music by the Bruce Lang Band featuring vocalist,
Maddy Winer.
Supporters also have the opportunity to purchase
V.I.P. tickets to access the exclusive V.I.P. lounge where
they will be treated to champagne and a custom truffle bar
by French Broad Chocolates.
Tickets are $75 in advance or $80 at the door. Only 50
V.I.P. tickets will be available at $125. Tickets are on sale
now and available online at www.ashevillehumane.org.
IN THIS ISSUE
OCTOBER 2015
Critter Notes ............................................................... 2
Angus & Phil .............................................................. 3
Point of View ................................................................ 4
Is Your Cat Food Made From Slave Labor?
Keep Your Pets Safe on Halloween ........................... 9
Community Cats Program: Keeping Ferals Safe ... 10
Great Reasons to Adopt a “Mutt” ............................ 11
Black Mountain ‘Howl-O-Ween’ Pet Parade ........... 12
Critter Calendar ......................................................... 14
Animal & Nature Stuff to Do and See
Critter Kids’ Page ...................................................... 15
Smoke Alarms, Pets & Fire Prevention Week
Feral Cats and the Vacuum Effect ........................... 17
Bring Birds To Your Backyard This Fall ................. 23
ON THE COVER
With National Feral Cat Day coming up on October 16, we
couldn’t think of a better cover than a beautiful feral Tortie,
courtesy of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. To learn more
about their Community Cats Program, turn to page 10.
Cover photo by Jackie Teeple.
OCTOBER IS
ADOPT-A-DOG MONTH!
Please check your local rescue
or shelter for your new best friend!
LESLIE E. STEVENS
Attorney at Law, PLLC
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neuter efforts and encouraging responsible pet ownership, as well as helping
to find loving homes for animals in need. Although the majority of the animals
profiled are dogs and cats, we will feature any animal that is in need
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Point of View
Is Your Cat Food Made
From Slave Labor?
By Jessica Ramos
Responsible cat guardians religiously read cat
food labels: meat as a first ingredient, corn-free,
organic etc. And they’re aware of the invisible
monsters in their pet’s bowl. But how many cat
guardians are aware of the possible slave labor
hidden in their cat’s bowl?
Hundreds Enslaved, Beaten or
Even Murdered Over Cat Food
Nestlé S.A. is in hot water again. (This time it has
nothing to do with bottling California’s water during an
ongoing drought.) As reported in Bloomberg, Nestlé is
accused of adding fish sourced from slave labor in their
cat food.
Under the Purina umbrella, some of Nestlé’s most
popular cat foods include: Fancy Feast, Friskies, Felix,
Cat Chow, One, Muse, Pro Plan and Beyond. At least one
of those brands — Fancy Feast — allegedly contains
fish from a Thailand supplier that uses slave labor, and
four consumers are now suing Nestlé over it. The four
disenchanted consumers assert that they represent all
California buyers who unknowingly purchased Fancy
Feast products with alleged ties to slave labor.
Nestlé says: “Slave labor has no place in our supply
chain,” but they’re working with a local NGO “to identify
where and why forced labor and human rights abuses
may be taking place.”
The four plaintiffs say: They feel “tricked” into
supporting such gross human violations. In a statement,
Steve Berman, a lawyer representing the plaintiffs,
explains:
It’s a fact that the thousands of purchasers of its
top-selling pet food products would not have bought this
brand had they known the truth -– that hundreds of
individuals are enslaved, beaten or even murdered in the
production of its pet food.
Hooked on ‘Sea Slaves’
No one should die over producing food, but it happens
every day. According to Free the Slaves, there are an
estimated 21 to 36 million slaves all over the world who
generate $150 billion each year. The most common forms
of contemporary slavery are: labor slavery (78%), sex
slavery (26%) and child slavery (22%)
While the people producing our pet’s food are a
combination of labor and child slaves, The New York
Times calls them “sea slaves.” Impoverished men and
boys — reports show that there are boys as young as
9-years old — commonly from Myanmar and Cambodia
are bought and sold, brokered and smuggled into
Thailand; they find themselves hooked in Thailand’s
booming fishing industry.
The immigrant men and boys often arrive in Thailand
without speaking Thai or knowing how to swim. Some are
shackled by the neck, resold at different ports and
disappear on “ghost ships,” or unregistered ships. Apart
from the beatings, life on these vessels is hellish: some
have lost fingers in the labor, they sleep in hot, confined
spaces, they eat a bowl of rice with some “throwaway fish”
once a day, they spend hours in the elements and
roaches and rats are common stowaways.
While it would be easy to blame Thailand’s
government, the United States is just as culpable. The
United States is the biggest consumer of this “sea slave”
caught fish. The average American cat eats a whopping
30 pounds of fish every year. In case you needed more
proof that Americans love their cats — cats here eat
double the amount of fish as an American citizen.
Take Action!
Fancy Feast’s current motto is: The best ingredient is
love. The best thing Nestlé can do now is to ensure that
slave and child labor aren’t in their products. Please sign
and share the petition at http://goo.gl/pyBhC6 urging
Nestlé to help end Thailand’s sea slavery.
EVERY BEDROOM
NEEDS A WORKING
SMOKE ALARM.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
OCTOBER 4-10, 2015
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People & Pets
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Dr. Andrea L. Fochios
MA, DVM, L.Ac
Veterinarian & Chinese Medical Practitioner
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Animal Haven of Asheville
P.O. Box 9697 Asheville, NC • 828-299-1635 • www.animalhavenofasheville.org
BADGER is a
neutered male
about 1-year
old who is an
all-American
mix breed,
weighing about
30 lbs. He’s
full of vim and
vigor and loves
the attention
of his people both affection and playing. Badger is a graduate
of the New Leash on Life program and is quite
obedient, housebroken, and crate-trained.
Please go visit and give him the
chance to bowl you over.
SHERMAN
is an 8-year old,
neutered male
Boston Terrier
mix with a
striking brindle
coat. He will
always make
your day a
little brighter
with his sweet personality and antics.
He loves to play with toys and will gladly
share them with people and other dogs.
Car rides and walks are great too, but
at the end of the day there is nothing
better than snuggling with his people.
He’s currently in the New Leash on Life
program learning some fantastic skills.
CRUMPET
is 9-years old
and has a tale
of woe. Found
as a stray - or
we believe
"dumped" after
years and years
of breeding and now too
old, this sweetheart English
Bulldog has
some health issues. She weighed 37 lbs. when
found. The men at Craggy Correctional Center
are nursing her back to health and she has
gained 15 lbs. Despite all this, she has all
the love in the world to shower on you.
It's bigger, it's better, and it all benefits our animals … the new and improved
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They’re already trained, with
no personality surprises for you …
and they need your love.
Won’t you consider
adopting a senior pet?
CRITTER MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2015 • PAGE 5
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Tues-Sat noon - 6 pm • Closed Sun & Mon
Buncombe County Shelter • 16 Forever Friends Lane • 250-6430
SHELTER HOURS: Mon-Sat 9 am-6 pm • Closed Sun
DAISY MAE is a sweet
3-year old Black Mouth Cur
mix who’s previous owners
say is house– and cratetrained, and loves car rides!
HOLLY is a 6-month old
girl who loves to play
and snuggle with her
people. Could you be
one of her people?
DAKOTA is a happy,
lovable 6-year old Rottie
who adores playing with
his tennis balls and enjoys
having his belly rubbed.
JOIN US FOR ‘HIKING HOUNDS’
VERONICA is a 3-year
old sweetie pie looking for
a lap to curl up on! Winter
is just around the corner ...
she’ll keep you warm.
Sunday October hiking dates to be announced. New hikers arrive at 9:30 am
Please register and confirm dates at [email protected].
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BLUE RIDGE HUMANE SOCIETY
ANIMAL ADOPTION RESCUE CENTER
88 Centipede Lane Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-7107 www.blueridgehumane.org
HOURS: Tues - Thu 10 am - 6 pm / Fri - Sun 10 am - 5 pm / Closed Mon
ALTHEA defines "affectionate."
This young calico with beautiful
markings wants nothing more than
to be close to you. She loves to
crawl into your arms and place her
"arms" around your neck for a hug,
and then rubs noses and purrs.
MAX is a 2-year old Shepherd/
Hound mix with an inviting, playful
personality. He enjoys going for
walks, playing with his doggie
friends, and just hanging out. If you
are looking for a dog to match your
active lifestyle, come check him out!
JOHNSTON is a handsome fella
who loves people & affection, and
will stand up on two feet to get
head scratches from you. He lived
with another cat in his previous
home and could probably co-exist
with another cat-friendly feline.
SASHA is a Lhaso Apso/Poodle
mix who is completely house-trained,
and loves being around people.
She is an easy-going lap dog who
seems to do well with other dogs
and kids. This sweetie is looking
for a forever home. Is it yours?
The Blue Ridge Humane Society is dedicated to reducing the overpopulation of companion animals in
Henderson County and to improving their quality of life through adoption, collaboration, and community education.
HEY! Yes, I’m talking to you!
Know what would
be really great?
A FOSTER HOME
SAVED MY LIFE
If someone could foster me for about 2-3
weeks - just until I go to my new home up
north. CAAR pays for all my food, shots, flea
meds and anything else I might need. We
could hang out and have a great time …
and you’ll feel really good knowing you
helped me until I got to my new home.
Well, gotta go chase my ball now,
but think about it!
HELP US HELP
THE ANIMALS!
VOLUNTEER
FOSTER
DONATE
Next to Smiley’s Flea Market - 5526 Hendersonville Rd. Fletcher
www.charliesangelsanimalrescue.com
For more information, call Claire at 693-9331.
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There was nothing wrong with me.
I JUST RAN OUT OF TIME.
Foster homes give great dogs time to find homes.
If you have room in your heart and your home for a temporary
pet, please consider fostering. It costs you only time and love.
For a dog who runs out of time, it means the world.
CONTACT ANY OF THE SHELTERS OR RESCUE
ORGANIZATIONS IN CRITTER MAGAZINE.
Keep Your Pets
Safe on Halloween
When preparing for the evening’s frightfully fun
festivities, keep the following precautions in mind and help
ensure that everyone in your family - including your pet has a safe Halloween.
• Keep your pet in a quiet place, away from trick-ortreaters and other Halloween activities. Dogs and cats
are creatures of habit and could become frightened or
agitated by the unaccustomed sights and sounds of
costumed visitors. In addition, frequently opened doors
provide a perfect opportunity for escape, which can go
unnoticed during all the commotion.
• Cats - black ones in particular - often fall victim to
pranksters. Please keep cats safely indoors.
• Place live flame decorations like candles and jack-olanterns out of your pet’s reach.
• Keep candy away from pets. All those sweets may
taste great to critters, but candy, especially chocolate, can
be toxic to pets. Candy wrappers can also be harmful if
swallowed.
• Resist the urge to put your pet in a costume if they
are clearly not comfortable. You may think your pet
looks adorable dressed as a princess, but some pets don’t
like the constraints of costumes.
• Don’t let the family dog accompany the kids on their
trick-or-treat outing. Children may have a difficult time
handling a pet during the festivities, and your dog could
get loose, especially if spooked by the strange sights and
sounds of trick-or-treaters.
• Keep decorations that pets could chew on - like
streamers and fake spider webs - and wires and cords
from electric decorations out of reach. These items also
pose a threat of choking to curious critters.
BOONE is about 2-years old and a
super handsome and sweet guy. He loves
going for walks and does well on a leash.
He’s playful and loves exploring the yard and
plays well with other dogs. Boone is so loving
and likes to be petted and shown affection.
He is crate-trained and will make a wonderful
active companion. Please contact his foster
parent at [email protected]
today to learn more!
BETTY is a beautiful girl who is
in foster care. If you would
like to learn more about her
or to meet Betty, please contact
foster mom Katlin at
[email protected].
CHARLEMAGNE wants to be king of your
Visit
heart! Like all kittens and cats for adoption
through Brother Wolf, Charlemagne is neutered,
up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, and
comes with a free month of pet insurance and a
free checkup with a participating vet. Please
contact Krista at [email protected] for
more information about
us at 31 Glendale Ave. in Asheville Charlemagne, or
[email protected].
www.bwar.org • 505-3440
CRITTER MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2015 • PAGE 9
Community Cats Program:
Keeping Feral Cats Safe
By Eric Phelps
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue’s Community Cats
Program is a critical component of Brother Wolf’s ‘No-Kill
Asheville’ working plan, which helps to keep animals
healthy, happy and in their homes. For community cats,
that home is the neighborhood where they live.
The Community Cats Program responds to pleas for
assistance with colony stabilization (spay/neuter) from
folks throughout Buncombe County. Their work includes
everything from directing people to resources available in
the community to help the cats to full scale trap-neuterreturn (TNR) operations.
All spay/neuter surgeries for the cats are done at the
Humane Alliance Clinic in West Asheville. The Humane
Alliance is an invaluable resource and one that animal
lovers are fortunate to have in Western North Carolina.
Ongoing support for community cats is available from
Brother Wolf and includes a community food bank for low
income caregivers, feeding stations to keep food dry in
rainy months, and winter shelters to keep the cats safe
and warm through the harsh mountain winters.
One recent example of a feral cat in need was Nugget.
Little Nugget is a feral kitten that showed up at a long
established feral cat colony in Asheville several weeks
ago. The BW Community Cat Program was dispatched to
trap the little fellow. There’s no telling where he came
from, but it was obvious he’d had a rough time. He was
skin and bones, covered with fleas, and had a broken rear
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leg and crushed foot when he was rescued.
The BW medical department went to work getting him
healthy and, once stabilized, he was sent to Skyland
Animal Hospital to get his leg and foot fixed.
Little Nugget is doing much better thanks to
good medical care, food and love!
Thankfully, he’s on the mend and has even thrown off
his feral ways - he’s a total love bug now. He's also got
the most adorable little splint we’ve ever seen.
Brother Wolf is proud of the work we do to help both
community cats and the caregivers who love them.
Great Reasons
to Adopt a ‘Mutt’
Growing up, we called them Heinz 57. Some folks call
them All-American Dogs. No matter what your preferred
name is for mixed breed dogs, people who have adopted
mutts all agree that there are a multitude of benefits.
1. They are unique in personality and appearance.
My friend adopted a dog who looks like a cross between a
Labrador and a Dachshund. Emerson’s adorable short
legs and big, long body make you laugh every time you
look at him. He’s all love like a Lab, with all the benefits of
a small dog that can be easily picked up.
2. Shelters and rescue organizations have a
multitude of mixed breeds available.
While shelters and rescues also have many purebreds
for adoption, there is never a shortage of mixed breeds
waiting for their forever home. To view adoptable dogs
near you online, visit Petfinder and Adopt-A-Pet.com.
3. Mutts are more affordable than purebreds.
While bringing home a dog of any sort is always the least
expensive part of owning a dog, adopting a mixed
breed dog is much less expensive than purchasing from
a breeder. Adoption fees range from $50 to $200 at most
shelters or up to $500 at a rescue organization. A
purebred from a reputable breeder can cost well over
$1,000.
4. You won’t be supporting puppy mills.
While there are many responsible breeders, there are also
many puppy mills who come well disguised. Remember
that cute toy poodle that made your heart skip a beat in
the pet store? If he wasn’t from a shelter or rescue, he
most likely came from a puppy mill. Yes, he needs a
home. But, purchase him and you are contributing to the
perpetuation of dogs suffering in wire cages and never
seeing the light of day.
5. You’ll be saving a life.
Think how good you feel as a pet parent when you not
only bring home the most adorable dog on your street, but
he has the most unique personality, you’ve helped take a
stance against puppy mills, you’ve saved a few bucks, and
you’ve saved a life. Your new forever furry friend has
found his forever home and won’t have to spend one more
night wondering if he’ll ever have a human who will take
him in and love him forever.
MADISON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
389 Long Branch Road Marshall, NC • 828-649-3190 • www.petango.com/madisoncountync
HOURS: Tues. - Fri. 10 am-5 pm • Saturday 10 am-3 pm • Closed Sunday and Monday
ARE YOU READY TO BE A PART OF THE NEXT STEP? NOW'S YOUR CHANCE!
We are working hard to FURTHER reduce euthanasia rates in Madison County.
To that effort, we're developing a foster team to help us continue our mission of reducing
the number of animals euthanized each year due to over-crowding. We need:
• Short-term foster homes for animals that are awaiting transfer
to a rescue group or animals too young to be adopted
• Longer term foster care for harder to adopt animals or pregnant animals,
neonatal foster parents for bottle feeding puppies and kittens, etc.
We will provide food, necessary vaccinations, de-worming treatments, facilitate fundraising for
emergency care, and anything else we can do to help support you while you're helping us.
Applications for fostering can be picked up or emailed. You will be able to choose what type of foster
will work best for you and your home. To pick up an application and for additional information,
please call 828-649-3190 or email [email protected].
ADOPT YOUR NEXT BEST FRIEND FROM THE SHELTER … PLEASE GIVE THEM A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE!
TO ADOPT, call 828-649-3190 / TO FOSTER, call 828-768-3050.
TO RESCUE, email [email protected]. Our shelter is very small, so time is critical.
CRITTER MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2015 • PAGE 11
A Howlin' Good Time at the
Black Mountain Pet Parade
It’s back! The annual Black Mountain ‘Howl-O-Ween
Pet Parade and Costume Contest’ will take place on
Saturday, October 31. Since the festivities are actually
on Halloween, it promises to be a very special event.
This year will mark the 13th anniversary for the parade
and contest, which has become a town tradition and a
favorite of both locals and visitors.
The event begins at
3 pm with a parade starting
at the new Town Square,
located at the corner of
Montreat Rd. and State St.
All are welcome to take part
in the parade and the
route will take participants
on a short walk that will
loop around Cherry St.
Crowds line the streets to
watch all the pets and
people in their colorful and
creative costumes. The
parade will be followed by
the costume contest which
will finish in time to
get trick-or-treaters on their
way for any planned
evening activities.
Kim Weeks, owner
of Bone-A-Fide Pet
Boutique in Black
Mountain, is one of the
sponsors of the event,
along with other small
business owners in
town. The businesses
donate gift certificates
as prizes for the
winners of the competition. There are two
categories: pets only
and pets & people.
There
are
three
winners in each category with the two, firstplace winners competing for a grand cash prize. It's not always a dogs world
here - past winners have included a goat in a superman
outfit and a cat dressed as a black widow spider.
Entry fees for the costume contest are $5 for pets only
and $8 for pets & people with a portion of fees donated to
local animal rescue organizations. Registration for the
contest will be from 1-2:30 pm under the tent at Town
Square. This is a new location for the event, which will be
a beautiful setting for everyone.
For more information, call Bone-A-Fide Pet Boutique
at 828-669-0706, or stop in at the shop located at
118A Cherry St. in downtown Black Mountain.
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Conveniently located off I-40, I-26 and
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General Family Dentistry
Kevin Fox, DDS, PA
Mark Armistead, DMD
Don Burbank, DDS
Barbara Ford, DDS
(Focus on Snoring & Sleep Apnea Dental Devices)
Providing gentle dental care for the entire family
and proudly supporting all of our community
animal shelters & rescue organizations …
Rescued and Loved!
How we can help save lives ...
Spay/Neuter
Adopt a homeless pet
Foster an animal waiting
for adoption
Donate
Volunteer
Be a Voice for Animals
Adopt a pet from any local shelter or rescue organization
and receive a complimentary doctor exam and
bitewing x-rays at your next dental appointment.
*Offer valid thru December 31, 2015.
Please present adoption contract at time of appointment.
2 Iris St. (behind Biltmore Village) • 828-252-2791
962 Cane River School Rd.,
Burnsville, NC • (828) 682-9510
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri
noon-5 pm / Sat - noon-4 pm
Closed Wed and Sun
ALFREDO
This big boy entered
the shelter as a stray
but he seems to be very
affectionate towards
people. We have not
seen him with other dogs
to determine his ability to
get along with fellow
canines. He "appears"
to be housebroken, but
of course, we can’t make
any guarantees. Alfredo's
favorite hobby is playing in a the shelter dog pond. If anyone is
interested in an adorable water dog, then he’s your guy!
Follow us on facebook!
E-mail: [email protected]
www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC08.html
NOEL is an adorable
female gray tabby who is
on a mission - to find a new
loving home in time to cuddle
for winter. Can you help?
WOOKIE is a sweet and
affectionate guy who’s a
little shy at first, but
is really just a
lovable teddy bear!
[email protected] • 828-398-4943
www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC271.html
Adoptions held at Petco on Brevard Rd. every
Saturday and Sunday, 10-5. Cats and kittens are
also available for adoption weekdays at Petco.
CRITTER MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2015 • PAGE 13
The Critter Calendar is a listing of animal/nature related happenings in and around Asheville, as well as other interesting
tidbits we discover in far-off places. Please send your event information by the 15th of each month for publication the following month to:
Critter Magazine, P.O. Box 8052, Asheville, NC 28814 or e-mail: [email protected]. All area codes are 828 unless otherwise noted.
ONGOING
A Pet Loss Support Group meets the first Wed. of each month
at 6 pm at Jefferson House, 21 Edwin Pl. next to the Unitarian
Congregation. Love offering accepted. For info, 254-6001.
The “Outward Hounds Hiking Club” meets each Wed., Thur.
and Sun. at 10 am at Brother Wolf Adoption Center, 31 Glendale
Ave., Asheville. Volunteers are paired up with a BWAR dog for
walks on local trails. E-mail [email protected] for info.
Patton Ave. Pet Co. hosts a 'Small Dog Play Party' at their Dog
Park each Sat. at 1 pm; 'Puppy Play Party' Sun. at 1 pm; and
'Pit Bull (and Pit mix) Play Party' on Sun. at 3 pm.
Furever Friends Animal Rescue adoptions every Sat. & Sun.
10 am-5 pm at Petco on Brevard Rd. in Asheville. Call 398-4943.
Catman2 in Cullowhee is open every day from 9-5 for adoptions.
For information, call 293-0892.
Mary Paws holds cat adoptions daily by appointment at their
shelter near Leicester. Appointment and directions, call 622-3248.
Transylvania Animal Alliance Group (T.A.A.G.) adoption day
11 am-4 pm at PetSmart on Airport Rd. More adoptable pets at
www.taag.petfinder.com. 966-3166. Every Sat.
Brother Wolf Cat & Kitten Adoptions are held every Wed. from
6 to 8 pm and every Sat. from noon to 4 pm at PetSmart on
Bleachery Blvd., Asheville. E-mail [email protected] for info.
A Pet Loss Support Group meets the third Wednesday of each
month from 6-7 pm at Kimball Counseling, 258 N. Main Street,
Ste. A, Waynesville. For adults grieving or anticipating the loss of a
pet. Love offering accepted. Registration required. Call Susan
Kimball, LCSW, at 226-7366 for info and to register.
Sarge’s Pet Adoption Day - Foster Pet Adoption at Sarge’s
Animal Rescue Foundation’s adoption center. Every Sat.
256B Industrial Park Drive in Waynesville. 10 am-3 pm. 246-9050.
‘Clumbers in Need’ holds pet adoptions the 3rd Sat. of the month
at Pet Supermarket on Tunnel Road in Asheville. Call Kim Smith
McLendon at 230-2499 to confirm.
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 1
The 7th Annual Furry Friends Benefit Bash for Sarge’s tonight
at 6 pm.(See Critter Notes, p. 2.)
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 2
Full Circle Autumn Vegan Bake Sale from 11 am-4 pm in front of
the French Broad Food Co-op. (See Critter Notes, p. 2.)
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 3
Asheville Humane Society Volunteer Orientation & Tour
will be held from 11:30 am-1 pm. Volunteers 10-years old and up
are welcome. For info, email [email protected].
(Held again Tues. 10/13, 6-7:30 pm.)
The Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society bird walk. First Sat. 9 am
at the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary on Merrimon Ave. in Asheville.
The 8th Annual Tails and Trails 5K at Buncombe County Sports
Park Track in Candler. (See Critter Notes, p. 2.)
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Asheville Choral Society "All Creatures Great and Small"
Concert at 7:30 pm. (See Critter Notes, p. 2.)
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 4
The Asheville Vegan Society will hold their monthly vegan potluck
at 5:30 pm at the Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Rd. in
Asheville. Please bring a generous amount of vegan food or drink
to share as well as your own plate, cup or glass and utensils. $2/
person suggested donation.
The annual Bark in the Park event will be held today from 1-5 pm
at Mark Watson Park near downtown Sylva. Sponsored by the
Western Carolina Dog Fanciers Association and Jackson County
Parks & Recreation. For info and directions, call 828-293-3053
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 8
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue will host an adoption at Pour
Taproom, 800 Haywood Rd. in Asheville from 6-8 pm.
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 9
Asheville Outlets Community Days will feature pets for adoption
from Brother Wolf today through Sunday from 11 am-3 pm. The
outlet is located at 800 Brevard Rd. in Asheville.
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 10
A Guided Bird Walk will be held the second Sat. of each month at
Jackson Park in Hendersonville, from 9-11 am. Co-sponsored by
ECO and Henderson County Bird Club. For more, 692-0385.
The 39th annual Hey Day Festival at the WNC Nature Center.
(See Critter Notes, p. 2.)
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 17
Greyhound Friends of NC hold a ‘Meet & Greet’ the 3rd Sat.
of each month at PetSmart in Arden. Noon-2:30 pm. For info,
call 692-4986.
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue will have pets for adoption
at Second Gear, 444 Haywood Rd, Asheville from 11am-2pm.
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 24
Meet pets for adoption from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue from
noon-3 pm. at Overstock Outlet Superstore, 511 N. Leicester
Hwy., in Leicester.
Asheville Humane Society and Buncombe County are
holding their monthly low-cost shot clinic from 2-5 pm at Hall
Fletcher School. (See Critter Notes, p. 2.)
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 28
Full Circle Farm Sanctuary’s "Night of the Living Punkinheads"
Halloween Benefit. (See Critter Notes, p. 2.)
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 31
A Low-Cost Shot Clinic with James Boatwright, DVM will be
held the last Saturday of each month at Tractor Supply, Old
Brevard Rd., Asheville. 9 am - noon. For info, call 553-5792.
Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade and Costume Contest in Black
Mountain. (See Critter Notes, p. 2.)
Howl-O-Ween Walkathon at Carrier Park in Asheville. (See Critter
Notes, p. 2.)
Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!
Fire Prevention Week - October 4-10, 2015
In case of fire or other emergency, it’s important to get out of your home - quickly. Don’t stop to look for
your pets. Leave that to your parents and the professionals. Tell how many pets you have and where they
are in your home.
But what if you’re not home when there’s an emergency? You can still let emergency workers know
who’s inside. Fill in the form above. Then color the rest if it using bright, eye-catching colors. Laminate the
form or cover it in clear contact paper. Then place it in a window or on an outside door at home. If you don’t
have a pet, color and give this form to a neighbor.
Reprinted with permission from Humane Society Youth, publishers of KIND News, 67 Norwich Essex Turnpike,
East Haddam, CT 06423-1736, © 2015, www.humanesociety.org/youth.
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CRITTER MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2015 • PAGE 15
Saving Haywood County’s Adoptable Pets
PO Box 854 Waynesville, NC 28786 ph: 828-246-9050
E-mail: [email protected] www.sargeandfriends.org
MINDY & SUGAR
are a bonded pair of older
kitties who really need to be
adopted together. They have
a delightful, friendly manner
and will be a joy for
their new family.
CLARK is a handsome
Maltese/Plott Hound mix
who has a blue coat with faint
brindle markings and pale
gold eyes. He is very striking,
as well as being a sweet,
loving dog.
STACEY is a young fellow,
still playful and frisky, but
not the wild child some
kittens are. He has a
sweet personality and
loves to be petted.
JOANIE is young Australian/
Shepherd mix who is a wall
flower. She keeps getting
overlooked. She is sweet and
affectionate, and will do well
with quiet, gentle people who
will give her lots of love
and TLC.
ADOPTIONS at our Adoption Center - 256B Industrial Park Dr.
EVERY SATURDAY • 10 am-3 pm
HENDERSON COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES
828 Stoney Mountain Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791 • (828) 697-4723
http://ww2.hendersoncountync.org/animals/index.html
LORD GRANTHAM is quite
a handsome 1½-year old, male
Pit mix who can’t wait to find
his new forever loving home.
KITTIES, KITTIES ... AND MORE KITTIES!
There is never a shortage of these little ones ...
stop by the shelter and see the sweet babes we
are caring for until they find their new homes.
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10 am-4:30 pm
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DUKE is a handsome 1½-year
old male, Dachshund mix. This
adorable guy will certainly
make a fabulous companion!
Sat. 10 am-2 pm
Catch and kill doesn’t work, yet it continues.
Feral cats live outdoors.
Feral cats have been living in close proximity to humans for
over 10,000 years. Feral cats choose to reside in locations for
two reasons: one, there is a food source - intended or not and two, there is shelter. Feral cats are members of the
domestic cat species, but are not socialized to humans and
are therefore unadoptable. Feral cats lead healthy, natural
lives on their own, content in their outdoor home.
Removing animals from an
area creates a vacuum.
Catching and killing feral cats is animal control’s traditional
approach for feral cats. Catch and kill attempts may
temporarily reduce the number of feral cats in a given area,
but two things happen: intact survivors continue to breed, and
other cats move in to the now-available territory. This is a
phenomenon known as the vacuum effect, and it is
documented worldwide.
While some animal control agencies support Trap-NeuterReturn programs, many have been catching and killing cats for
decades in a misguided attempt to reduce the number of feral
cats in a given area. Many animal control offices continue to
practice catch and kill even though the number of outdoor cats
does not decrease, proving the futility of these practices. This
endless, cruel cycle is not supported by the public and is a
gross misuse of tax dollars. The vacuum effect is just one
reason catch and kill is so ineffective.
Trap-Neuter-Return (T-N-R) does work.
This program involves humanely trapping, spaying or
neutering, vaccinating, and returning cats to their outdoor
homes. There are no more kittens; the population stabilizes.
And the returned neutered cats’ lives are improved. Behaviors
and stresses associated with pregnancy and mating, such as
yowling or fighting, stop. Not only does Trap-Neuter-Return
make good sense, it is also a responsible, humane method of
care for outdoor cats.
You can make a difference and save lives.
Together, we can stand up and take action to stop the current
animal control policies that don’t address the needs of the cats
or our communities. If you live in a community that does not
support T-N-R, and would like to learn more or find tools to
help educate others in your area, go to alleycat.org.
Join our movement
to protect cats.
alleycat.org
For a detailed article about the Vacuum Effect,
visit www.alleycat.org/VacuumEffectScience
CRITTER MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2015 • PAGE 17
A Final Act of Caring...
Pet Cremations of Western Carolina
A Shuler Family Service
When it’s time to say goodbye ... we treat your beloved pet
with the same care, dignity and respect we provide for our own.
•
Pet Service Counselor on call 24/7
•
Pick-up and transport available
•
Choice of urns, markers, memorials or pet caskets
For more information, call 828-693-5220
or email [email protected].
Funeral Director Ken Brain with
his adorable “grand-dog” Elly.
www.shulerfuneralhome.com
Greyhound Friends
of North Carolina
Dedicated to placing retired racers in loving homes
CHANGING THE WORLD … ONE GREYHOUND AT A TIME!
www.greyhoundfriends.com
PAYOFF was returned due to
HUNTER is one of two Siamese cats who are
brothers and have been together since they were kittens.
However at this point they are not getting along. They are
fighting a lot and Hunter seems to be getting the worst of
it, so his caregiver is seeking a good home for him where
he can relax a bit. Hunter is a 1½-year old neutered male,
pure-bred Siamese who lost his tail in an accident – but is
in great health and good spirits. He is loving and soft, a bit
timid but playful and might do well as an only cat or in a
home where he can get the attention he needs. If you
are interested in meeting this handsome, sweet boy, call
David at 843-795-0123 or email [email protected].
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his owners relocating. He is a
very sweet and well-behaved
grey who is smart, observant
and very quick to pick up on
routines. He enjoys a brisk
30- minute walk every day and
is very keen on wild animals but
doesn’t give chase. Payoff would
make a great companion, especially
for someone who works from
home at least part of the time.
ADOPT A RETIRED RACING GREYHOUND!
Greyhounds are calm, easy-going, sweet, loving, intelligent, clean, good
with kids and other dogs … and some even like cats! Most are between
2-5 years old when they retire and have a life expectancy of 12-14 years.
All Greyhounds are spayed/neutered, teeth cleaned, vaccinated, heartworm
tested,de-wormed and groomed. A one-time adoption donation covers all
these expenses. Meet our Greyhounds and learn more. For information,
(828) 692-4986 or (828) 230-2917. E-mail: [email protected].
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Proudly serving the people & pets
of our community for over 40 years!
David Vigee, DVM
Robert Scott, DVM
Two Convenient Locations:
1275 Sweeten Creek Rd. (828) 274-0646
50 New Leicester Hwy. (828) 253-0451
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Bring in Your Pet
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• Natural Pet Foods
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• Large Selection of Products
and Toys Made in the USA
• Gifts for Pets & Pet Lovers
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Monday-Saturday 11-6
•
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118-A Cherry St. Black Mountain
828.669.0706
www.boneafidepetboutique.com
• Full-Time Licensed
Funeral Directors on staff
• Our staff is available to assist you
with your needs 24/7
• Your pet remains in our personal
care, and is not sent out of state
• We invite you to visit and
compare our facilities
We are proud
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828-665-4303
www.bestfriendspetcemetery.com
LUCAS is a handsome 7-year old boy
who can’t wait to find his new person.
If you’d like to meet this wonderful guy,
contact Asheville Humane Society
at 828-761-2001
This ad kindly sponsored
by Simon’s Cat Sitting.
www.simonscatsitting.com
CRITTER MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2015 • PAGE 19
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR PETS
Ben Gillum
will have Spay/Neuter vouchers for sale.
Your Asheville Real Estate Connection
Saturday, November 3, 10, 17
86 Asheland Ave. Asheville, NC 28801
828-989-2815 • www.bengillum.com
Hendersonville PETCO - Noon-3 pm
Saturday, November 24
Hendersonville Tractor Supply - 10 am-1 pm
For more information, call 828-693-5172
or email [email protected].
Looking for a
new dog house?
Call Rocket's
daddy today!
HOPE FOR HORSES
P.O. Box 1449 Leicester, NC 28748 (828) 683-0160
‘ EQUINE REHABILITATION AND ADOPTION’
GYPSY (L) is a 22-year old Arabian
mare who is 13 HH. This girl is
adoptable as a companion only due to
arthritis in her knee. For more information
or to meet this wonderful lady, email
[email protected].
VIPER (R) is a 17-year old Mustang mare
who is 15 HH. She is very sociable with
other horses and would make a great
companion horse since she is not ridable
due to arthritis in her right hip. She is
initially shy with people, but warms up
nicely. To meet this lovely girl, contact
[email protected].
www.hopeforhorses.org
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and Surrounding Areas
Petsitting
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404-402-8804
… since 1972
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9 LIVES • $9 PER CAT
In honor of a cat’s 9 lives, Community
Partnership for Pets is offering to spay or
neuter and rabies vaccinate any cat you
can get your hands on - pet, stray or
feral - for a mere $9 each!
*Henderson County Residents only*
Call 693-5172 or email [email protected]
CATMAN-2 CAT SHELTER & SANCTUARY - Harold Sims - Feline Friend
P.O. Box 2344
Cullowhee, NC 28723
828-293-0892
PRESTON
IZZY came to us with his
brother Zoey, who has been
adopted. Izzy is probably about
3-4 years old and is a funny,
cute dude. He gets along well
with other cats and dogs.
is an adorable
Abyssinian/Tabby
mix. He is 4-years
old and front-foot
declawed. Preston
is a cuddlebug
when he warms up
to you. His back
legs are a little
weak due to a
spinal cord injury
as a kitten, so he
kind of hops around a bit but it does not affect his quality of life
or hinder him from being a loving kitty. Preston gets anxious
when things are not calm and easy which can affect his litter
box habits. After he adjusts, he is fine. He is an awesome,
beautiful and gentle soul - someone please give him a chance.
Due to his anxiety, he would do best in a quiet home where
he can be one of only a few cats or the only one.
SWEETIE PIE lives up to his
name. He is the most loving &
affectionate cat in the shelter. With a
chubby belly, tabby spots, and great
disposition, he is guaranteed to melt
your heart. Sweetie Pie does not
get along with dogs or chickens!
CATMAN-2 operates the largest cats-only, no-kill shelter in WNC. All cats are tested for feline leukemia, have all vaccinations,
and if old enough, are spayed or neutered. Adoption fees are $80. Some cats are de-clawed, some are pure breed. You will surely find the cat
of your dreams. To schedule a visit, call Harold at (828) 293-0892. Or view the cats online at www.catman2.org. Remember, each adoption
will open a space for another rescued or abandoned cat.
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all-wheel drive headquarters and complete automotive
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SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE:
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CRITTER MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2015 • PAGE 21
Please open your heart and home to
one of our loving Clumber Spaniels!
Clumbers in Need have several dogs available
for adoption. Call us for more information or
to meet one of these very special canines.
CLUMBERS IN NEED
(828) 230-2499
www.clumbersinneed.com
[email protected]
Transylvania Animal
Alliance Group
Spay/Neuter financial assistance is
available for low-income families in
Transylvania County. Call 828-966-3166.
Boxer, Butts and
Other Mutts, Inc.
Changing the lives of dogs one at a time.
WESLEY (L) is a 30-pound
terrier mix who loves life and
has one really amazing
personality. He loves, loves,
loves to play with a tennis ball.
He also does well with other
dogs ... and he’s absolutely
ADORABLE!
BEAR is a
sweet, loving,
intelligent kitten
with soulful
eyes and a
gentle heart. He
is wonderful with
other cats and
even young
children. Come
visit him and his
kitty pals today!
SEE MORE OF OUR WONDERFUL PETS!
www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC391.html
ADOPTION DAYS are held at Petsmart in Arden
Saturdays - 11 am - 4 pm
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ISIS (R) is a 3-year
old Husky mix that
loves other dogs and
kids. With one blue
eye and one brown,
she’s beautiful, likes to
play ball and would
make a great addition
to some lucky family.
Email: [email protected]
828-243-4148 • www.boxerbuttsandothermutts.org
Bring Birds to Your
Backyard this Fall
What’s the secret to attracting birds to your
backyard this autumn? Turn your yard into a
National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife
Habitat®.
Fall is a great time for bird-watching, with many
birds looking for an inviting place to stop over during
their winter migration or even stay for the season.
Here are five helpful tips that are sure to have all
the neighborhood birds “tweeting” about your yard
this season:
1. Provide running water. Birds require water
year-round. The sound of running water in a
birdbath or pond will be heard by birds from some
distance, draw them in for a drink, and possibly a
quick dip as well.
2. Clean out birdhouses. Make necessary
repairs to birdhouses in preparation for species
that roost during fall and winter. In many areas,
bluebirds, chickadees, nuthatches and winter wrens
may take up nightly residence in birdhouses to keep
warm and safe.
3. Create brush piles. Save your fall clippings of
branches and twigs. Then, pile them in a corner of
the yard to create cover for birds that prefer habitat
on the ground — such as dark-eyed juncos, tree
sparrows and white-throated sparrows.
4. Increase the number of feeders. In the cooler
days of fall, birds increase their food consumption
and will continue to do so as the temperature drops.
5. Plant evergreens. Planted near feeders and
birdbaths, evergreens are perfect for providing cover
for birds after deciduous trees lose their leaves.
When you certify your yard by providing birds
with the food, water and shelter they need, they’ll
thank you by frequenting your yard year-round.
For more information about getting certified by
the NWF, visit www.nwf.org/certifiedwildlifehabitat.
MaryPaws Adoptions
P.O. Box 941 Leicester, NC 28748 • 828-622-3248 • marypaws.com • find us on Facebook at marypaws!
ADOPTIONS HELD AT OUR SHELTER BY APPOINTMENT. COME SEE ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL CATS! CALL FOR INFORMATION.
LIAM is a very beautiful and
unusually marked 3-month old
Siamese, with gray points, a
striped tail and barely visible
peach markings. He’s a rare
beauty, and a quiet boy with
a sweet, loving personality.
GEORGIA is a striking
2-year old tuxedo with
a swirly black and
white belly. She is
friendly and calm,
beautiful and sweet.
RUMMY is a bright orange
and white, 8-month old
boy with a friendly, peppy
personality. He likes to chirp
to get your attention and is
most affectionate.
SASHA is a terrific
7-month old cat who loves
everyone, is outgoing
and friendly. She has a
gorgeous face and a long,
fluffy, expressive tail.
MARYPAWS Animal Adoptions is a rescue organization dedicated to helping unwanted felines find loving and permanent homes. Through
our adoption program, we have helped hundreds of abandoned cats and kittens avoid homelessness. Please help us by spaying/neutering your
pets, making a donation if you can, or by offering one of our adoptable animals a place in your heart and your home. If you’re looking for a
pair of felines, call us! We have many siblings who are available and ready to be adopted together.
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