By Cory McKeown with photos by Melanie Epping
Here, Kitty, Kitty, Kitty!
No, we haven’t mistakenly switched our dog and cat picture- this sweet black lab mix female dog is named “Kitty”. When we got her several weeks ago from another shelter, she was almost painfully shy. But, with some good old TLC from our staff and volunteers, Kitty is coming out of her shell and proving to be a very nice dog, indeed.
She is about 2 years old, housebroken, and has a very soft, sweet face with big brown eyes. Kitty loves to go for walks, and is a pleasure to take out. She gets along well with other dogs, and would probably even be a sweet companion for dog-tolerant cats.
Kitty would be the ideal dog for someone, individual or family, looking for a quieter, sweet-mannered dog. Visitors to the shelter often don’t notice our quieter dogs such as Kitty. But, if someone takes the time to pet her and speak softly, it becomes apparent that she is truly a good little soul who is just waiting to quietly enrich someone’s life.
Little Lady has been passed over now for months
Sadly, Little Lady’s story is one we see too often. She came to us way back in June, and had with her a family of tiny kittens. She and the kittens went to one of our “foster moms”, and when the kittens were old enough, the little family was brought back to the shelter.
The kittens have all gone to good homes and poor little mama lingers day after day in the kitty playroom- passed over for the more brightly colored or more outgoing cats. Little Lady is just barely out of kittenhood herself, and would love a quiet home where she would be appreciated for her gentle nature. She was a wonderful mama to her babies, and now it should be her chance at a good life.
Shelter Wish List
What we are really, really hoping for and needing is a good turn-out for our upcoming St Patrick’s dinner and auction. This is our biggest fund-raiser of the year, and is vitally important in helping us get the money needed to help care for the animals.
The event will be held on March 15 at the Chautauqua Lodge, with a wonderful Irish dinner catered by the Shoalwater Restaurant. We have received some very nice items for auction. We are asking for everyone’s support for this important event- two years ago at our last auction, our business supporters were very active participants, and everyone had a great time! Come on bankers, realtors, and other business people- the animals need your support! We are selling tickets in groups for those who want to reserve a table. Tickets are $30, and are available at the Humane Society shelter.
