Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Take Me Home: November 25, 2009

A few weeks ago, Global Television News featured the Meet Your Match program at the York Region OSPCA. They called it E-Harmony for cats. The following weekend, 28 cats were adopted by viewers of the show! Usually it takes a month to find homes for that many cats.

A few of the cats on this blog are still waiting to be adopted, so I thought I might post their photos once again. They've been waiting so long for a lap to call their own:






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. 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. ADOPTED





Monkey is about one and a half years old and very affectionate. She was surrendered to the shelter because of her previous owner's health problems. It's time for Monkey to have a forever home. ADOPTED






These two are just so cute. Two and a half-year-olds, Mickey and Francis appear to be on the best of terms. Although they don't need to be adopted together, it would be a shame to break them apart. Francis has been adopted, but Mickey (on the left) is still available. ADOPTED


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.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Take Me Home: November 22, 2009

There will be another microchip clinic at the Newmarket location on November 28th. Even if your pet doesn't go outside, microchipping will ensure his return should he slip out the door.

Here are two boys who would like to slip inside your door:





Like all the kittens available for adoption at the centre, one month old Steve is as cute as a button. ADOPTED





Four-year-old Chuck is a stray that no one claimed. At the centre since March, Chuck is looking for a quiet home where he can be petted and lay in the sun. Chuck gets along well with other cats, so if you already have a cat (or would like to adopt two), he's your guy! ADOPTED




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.

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. ADOPTED





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. ADOPTED





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. ADOPTED






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




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.