Baby it's COLD outside!

Yet another day of snow and cold - blecchhh!

We are currently trying to help a dog and a cat with kittens who are living outside. How people can leave their animals out (and why it isn't enough to allow the Humane Society to seize them) is beyond me. =o(

On the good news side, Overo and Tobiano were adopted together - hurray!

I also have a family that will be adopting Bootsie tomorrow, and Larry the older hound is going to a home too. Good stuff!

Bunka - the wee girl on the left (isn't she beautiful!), seems to be tolerating her vaccinations very well. She is the little orphan girl that was mistakenly vaccinated at the shelter when she was only 3 1/2 weeks old. We were a bit worried about doing the shots now (when she needs them) but she had no adverse reaction at all...

So, most of it seems postive at the moment! We are still looking for home for a few other creatures; Cajun & Spice, Bunka, Shanna, Beau, Shellycat, and more.

Please visit the website if you are thinking of adopting. We are also on Petfinder.com now

Stay safe and warm and please hug your furry friends today!

TTYS,

Shelly and crew

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Awww - Looking for a new "dear old friend"?

This handsome gentleman is Aldwin - isn't he adorable?

Aldwin (old English for wise, or old friend) fits his name to a "T".

He came to us just before Christmas, and this picture was taken during his first few days in foster care. After a bath and a haircut, a warm bed and some good food - already his coat is starting to shine and he is starting to blossom.

He is a dear little fellow who loves to follow people he knows and trusts.He bounces in the snow and chases his tail and is just a fun loving soul.

He is a mature adult (maybe 8 to 10 years - barely middle aged in little dog terms!). He had a number of fatty lumps and bumps removed when we neutered him and we also did a dentistry.

He suffers from a bit of dry eye which is remedied with eye drops (which he likes getting) twice a day. Aldwin walks nicely on a leash, is learning to be house trained, and is good with cats and dogs.

We suspect he may not have spent much time in a normal house before he came to us as he was afraid of tv, brooms, and people walking by but he is quickly adapting to the life he so well deserves.

If youthink that you have room in in your heart and home for a new "dear old friend" then please call!

On another topic, it is ferociously cold out there in most parts of Canada today - stay warm! And make sure your animals are safe and warm inside too!

(((hugs)))
Shelly and crew

New Year, same old stuff or something better?...

I hope that all of you (and your fur friends too!) had a nice and hopefully relaxing holiday.

Mine was pretty good - not super busy with animal related happenings, but when you care for so many creatures there is never really a "day off".

All of the critters here enjoyed the holiday I think. There were new toys and treats, and the kitties got a new climbing centre to explore. (Thank you very much to the kind donor who thought of them!) A couple of lovely people donated food and litter as well. Thank you so much!

Now that most people are getting back into the "normal" swing of things though, things are getting "back to normal" in rescue too. Unfortunately it never ends...

Overo and Tobiano are now being featured at the Global Pet Foods store in Alliston. They love the quarters there and have a great time racing around. Hopefully they will find their forever home soon.

Bunka (the wee orphan girl) is missing her big foster brother (Tobiano) but she is in the process of getting her vaccinations. Once she is ready, perhaps she can go up and join them there.

In the meantime, I have taken in Bootsie (she looks just like Puss-In-Boots girlfriend from Shrek3). She was surrendered by her owners because she was interested in the new baby . People can be so ridiculous!

I also have two new kittens (as yet unnamed) about 8 weeks old, who were born outside under a neighbours deck, to a feral mom. They haven't managed to catch mom yet, but I couldn't stand to hear about the two babies sitting outside in this freezing weather.

We also have a new girl - border collie x pointer perhaps? named Shanna looking for a home.

Then there is Larry - a sweet older boy with a gentle soul. That is his picture up above - doesn't he have the sweetest eyes? If you are looking for a lovely, young-at-heart guy to snooze beside you please consider this dear boy!

This new year, instead of making resolutions you know you won't keep, how about a few that might make a difference?

If you are considering adding a new creature to your family, please, please consider adoption.

No matter where you live there are shelters and rescues nearby. One great resource is http://www.petfinder.com/ and they have animals listed from all across North America. You would make the whole world of difference to a shelter animal by offering them a good home.

Maybe you have been thinking about opening your heart and home and fostering - now is the time to do that.

If you aren't in a position to adopt or foster, please consider making a compassionate donation to a local shelter or rescue. Whether you are in a position to donate money for vet bills, or can donate your time - every bit is appreciated. How about donating old towels and blankets? We have had kids ask their friends to bring dog and cats toys instead of birthday presents to their parties, which they have then donated to the animals.

There are many ways to help. How about making this the year to make a difference?

(((hugs)))
Shelly and crew