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I am surprised to see that Mo has yet to be adopted. He is by far the most affectionate cat at our shelter. Mo came to us in bad shape. He suffered from frostbite. Both of his hind paws had to be wrapped in saline bandages from frostbite damage. Also, part of his tail had to be amputated because it was beyond saving. Despite what he went throu… read more

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Since I have worked at the shelter I have gotten quite used to seeing animals come and go. I am always happy to see them find good, loving forever homes. But sometimes there are ones that I was close to and I don't get a chance to say goodbye. For instance, yesterday there was a cat who got adopted that I really liked. She had been up for adopt… read more

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I know young pets are cute, soft, and often irrisistable but I can't help but feel bad for all the adult animals looking for loving homes. So often we get people coming in looking to adopt but only want a very young pet. Don't get me wrong, I love the babies too. I also know they are a LOT of work as far as training goes. This is where the olde… read more

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I am so tired. It was a verrrry long day at work. I did many intakes. Intakes are happy & sad at the same time. I feel very bad for the families surrendering their animals. I also feel bad for the animal if it was very close to it's family. But then I know it's kind of exciting...like when one door closes another one opens. It is not the end… read more

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Monday adoptions can be kind of slow but not today. We had 6 adoptions, 5 cats & 1 dog. Two cats who were abandoned at the shelter together got to go to a forever home together. Now that doesn't happen everyday. I am so happy for them! Another kitty I was really attached to got a home too. She was also abandoned & comes with a sad story too l… read more