Take Me Home: York Region OSPCA Pets

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Take Me Home: November 8, 2009

The shelter is bursting at the seams with kittens and cats, so if you've been considering adopting, now is the time. You don't want all those Christmas ribbons and boxes to go to waste -- they are perfect entertainment for felines. Oh, and speaking of entertainment, the shelter cats can always use new toys -- small stuffed toys are especially welcome (no catnip, please!). Here are this week's featured pets. Click on the photos to enlarge or to see more clearly:

Five year old, Baby, is a Shar-Pei mix, looking for a mature home. He's a lovable guy who gets along well with other dogs.

Sweet, two year old, Abby is a Border Collie, Siberian Husky mix. She loves long walks, but not loud noises. A little shy at first, Abby needs a family who understands her breed and can provide undivided attention.

Marble, a Chinchilla, is between 2-5 years old. She needs a family who will let her out of her cage, and socialize with her. I have read that Chinchillas can live up to 20 years, so if you do adopt Marble, she will love you for a long time.

One-year-old, Kally, is a sweet, curious cat who will make a great companion.

The centre (Mohill) is located at 16586 Woodbine Avenue, just south of Mulock/Vivian Sideroad. Their adoption hours are:

Monday to Wednesday & Saturday:
12 - 6 p.m.
Thursday & Friday: 12 - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 12 - 5 p.m.

For more information on these and the many other pets available, go to the OSPCA York Region Website.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Take Me Home: October 16, 2009

Sorry for delay in posting -- it's been a busy month. The York Region OSPCA is implementing "Meet Your Match", a program that matches people with the cat(s) that best reflect what they're looking for. The program will soon include dogs. How does it work? All cats, over nine months of age, are assessed and assigned a colour-coded personality type. After filling out a short questionnaire, adopters are given a card that directs them to the cat(s) who will best suit what they desire in a pet. Of course, they are free to choose any cat -- even if their colours don't match.

Why not visit Mohill, fill out a questionnaire, and meet some of the cats who will fit your lifestyle and family? It's easy, and it works. Here are just a few of the animals you might see when you drop in:

Blue and yellow, Skyy, is a curious, two year old, male budgie. ADOPTED

Gorgeous Freya is five years old, and needs a family who is willing to give her lots of love and socializing. Actually, it's important that all birds be given a lot of attention. ADOPTED

The most important thing to three and half-year-old sisters, Sugar and Cinnabun, are that they be adopted together.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Take Me Home: September 25, 2009

This weekend, why not come to the Family Fall Fair, taking place at the shelter:

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009
Time: 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm
Location: York Region Shelter
Info: Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a howling good time! There will be lots of fun for the entire family; two and four legged members. Let your dog “Bob for Wieners” and enter our “Sit, Stay” competitions; or join the kids for a “Three-legged Race” and “Fishing in the Duck Pond”. Games, prizes and a BBQ…its fun for all and it benefits the animals too!
For more details contact the shelter at (905) 898-7122 ext. 306 or just drop by and check it out.

I've been a bit busy lately, so have only a few kitties to share:

Tony, a long-haired, black and white male, likes attention and loves to be brushed. His room mate, Sam, is friendly and enjoys a good snuggle. Both are two years old.

Now, here's a a lovely cat who was once at the York Region shelter (where I had the pleasure of meeting her), but was transferred to Cambridge many, many months ago, Her name is Stella, and it's time she was given a special place in someone's home. It absolutely breaks my heart that Stella hasn't yet been adopted -- I would do so in a flash if my own cat was able to share her space with a friend. If you're looking for a companion, and live in the Cambridge area (or are willing to make the trip), please give serious consideration to this wonderful feline. For more information, go to the Cambridge OSPCA website. ADOPTED

Monday, August 24, 2009

Take Me Home: August 24, 2009

The York Region OSPCA will be holding Microchip Clinics at the shelter on August 29, September 26, October 24 and November 28, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. For just $20.00, your pet can easily be identified should he/she accidentally get loose. This is a great opportunity to keep your cat or dog safe. For more information, call 905-898-7122, ext. 306.

Brothers, Skeldon (black) and Sega (black and white) , are just one year old, and need to be adopted together (two for the price of one!). Not only are they friendly and affectionate, they're also munchkins. The main feature of this breed are the cats' short legs. They're so darn cute! Unfortunately, Skeldon and Sega are carriers of the FIP virus which means that they can't be taken into a home with other cats. It also means that the shelter is having difficulty finding a family for these two guys. If you are able, please come to the OSPCA and take a look -- you're sure to fall in love. The staff will be happy to tell you all you need to know about the breed and FIP. ADOPTED

Maximus, a purebred Dutch rabbit, is just one and a half years old. He loves to be around people -- especially if they pet and rub him. He's had a rough start in life, but is a happy guy who would love to spend time with you. ADOPTED

Mohawk, an Abyssinian guinea pig, is just over a year old. She's a sweet, curious little thing who would like to be adopted with one or both of her sisters, Scoober and Ribena. ADOPTED

Friday, July 31, 2009

Take Me Home: July 31, 2009

Four-hundred and twenty -- that's how many cats are currently at the centre. Finding homes for all of them is a huge undertaking, but it can be done with your help. If you have the space in your home (and your heart) to fit just one more furry friend, please drop by the OSPCA to choose one of the many cats waiting to meet you:

Sweet, eight-month-old Patience is looking for fun -- and a home to call her own. Take a closer look at Patience's paw -- she's a polydactyl. ADOPTED

Gorgeous Jason is just four months old. He came to the centre as a stray but is now ready to settle into a safe and loving home. ADOPTED

Seven-month-old Muffin looks so much like my own cat, Meeko, that I was tempted to scoop her up and take her home. Muffin is playful, energetic and, it appears, waiting for someone to play ball with her.

Esther is six years old, declawed, and looking for someone to rub her belly and shower her with love. That should be easy, considering how sweet and beautiful she is. ADOPTED

Mitsy is two years old and gets along well with other cats. She also likes to be around people, so is perfect for a family that is looking for a sociable, friendly feline. ADOPTED

Saturday, July 25, 2009

New Photos Soon

Sorry for the lapse in posting, but I've been vacationing in Japan. I hope to visit the shelter soon to take more photos of pets available for adoption. Until then, please scroll through the older posts because many of these guys are still waiting for a home to call their own.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Take Me Home: June 19, 2009

If I could do it all over again, I'd adopt two cats together -- siblings, perhaps. Although it may double the costs, the cats could play together and keep each other company. I'd also adopt older cats. Kittens are cuddly and cute, but those adult felines are so deserving of a loving home. Of course, choosing which two cats I'd take home would be a problem -- they're all so wonderful. Check 'em out:

If you're lucky enough to visit the centre on a day when they're offering two cats for the price of one, then these brothers would make choosing two cats easy. Milo and Momo are five years old, declawed, and affectionate -- with each other and humans. ADOPTED

Silver-haired, ten year old, Rain, would like a quiet home where she can get lots of love. Rain is looking for a lap to sit in -- why not drop by to see if you're a good fit? ADOPTED

Just nine months old, Grace is still full of energy. Watch out when you kneel down to pat her -- Grace is apt to jump on your shoulders! She's a sweet, affectionate kitty. ADOPTED

Eight month old, Liz, is friendly and sweet, but doesn't like being picked up. I view this as a challenge, so each time I go to the shelter, I'm going to visit Liz -- and maybe I can coax her into trusting me enough to pick her up. Or maybe her beautiful face will turn your head, and she'll be adopted.