Take Me Home: York Region OSPCA Pets

Monday, June 8, 2009

Take Me Home: June 8, 2009

Seems I'm always filling a bag or box then hauling the stuff up to Goodwill. Goes to a god cause, but this month you'll have the opportunity to get rid of your gently used goods -- and help the animals. The York Region OSPCA will hold a yard sale on June 27 and 28th. Click here for more information.

Lots of lovable animals are waiting for adoption. Take a look:

Affectionate Roscoe, a Irish wolfhound mix, is six years old. Look at his beautiful colouring! He gets along well with other dogs, but not so much with kids or cats. ADOPTED

Five month old Bambi has fur as soft as down -- I could have cuddled her all afternoon (and she would have loved it). Bambi gets along well with other cats. ADOPTED

Kenny (white on chest) and Cartman are five months old. These two boys were all over me, purring and snuggling. BOTH ADOPTED

I thought this photo of Bambi and Kenny playing under the blanket was so cute (click on photo to enlarge). Believe it or not, Cartman is also under there somewhere.

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.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Take Me Home: May 26, 2009

Just a reminder that the York Region OSPCA is looking for volunteers. No matter how you decide to help out, the work is incredibly rewarding. Go here for more information. And if you can't volunteer, how about taking home one of these guys?

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. TRANSFERED TO CAMBRIDGE SHELTER

Murry was far too busy stalking a fly on the outside of the glass to stop and smile for the camera. He's nine months old, and has lived with children. He's a cuddler and a talker. ADOPTED

Chloe is a three year old bunny, looking for a family with lots of love and attention to share. ADOPTED

There are many, many more animals waiting for homes. Just click on the link below:

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.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Take Me Home: May 7, 2009

Not everyone can take a new pet home, but we can all visit those in the shelters who are waiting for one. The dogs, cats, and bunnies (to name just a few) need to socialize, making it easier for these animals to adjust to life with humans. Not only will your visits benefit the pets, they'll benefit you as well. I mean, how can you not feel good when ten cats clamor fore your attention, or a dog's tail threatens to fly off simply from wagging it so hard? Drop by for ust an hour each week. Think about it.

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. ADOPTED (FRANCIS)

These three sweet cats are still available, so I thought I might list them again:

Two-year-old Sunshine watched carefully as I snapped pictures and pet the other cats. When I finally came to her, she purred happily. I think she may have even smiled. TRANSFERRED TO CAMBRIDGE SHELTER

John was transferred to the Cambridge shelter almost two months ago. This playful boy needs a home, so if your out that way, please scoop him up. ADOPTED

Tiny, one year old Nora is so sweet and loves to have her belly rubbed. She gets along well with other cats, but would be just as happy to have you all to herself. Nora is still waiting for you! ADOPTED

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Take Me Home: April 23, 2009

To raise money, the Ontario SPCA will be holding a “Friends for Life” Walk-a-thon and Fun Fair in May:

Date: May 24, 2009
Registration: 10:00 am
Start: 11:00 am
Location: Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Road, Richmond Hill (map)
Info: Bring your “Friend for Life” to show your support and raise funds for the less fortunate animals without a special friend. Registration opens at 10am with the walk beginning at 11am. Following the walk enjoy a BBQ lunch and try your hand at some of our Fun Fair games! Fun for all.

Go here to register.

Spring has sprung, which means more kittens being taken in by the shelter. There's already too many animals needing homes. If you have a place in your own home for one more, take a look at this week's bounty:

Cookie is a playful ten-month-old. When I threw a ball through the crinkle sack, she loved diving in after it. ADOPTED

Rats, Bert and Ernie, are just three months old. They're curious little guys, and are only $10.00 each. ADOPTED

Maple

Maple is an 8 1/2 year old female boxer, active and in good health. She's friendly and enjoys meeting new friends. ADOPTED

Belle

Four-year-old Belle is sweet, but a bit shy. She's a shepherd/border Collie/Lab mix who has been with Maple (above) her whole life. Belle would like to be adopted with her best friend, so it would be wonderful if the two of them could share your home. ADOPTED

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Take Me Home: April 7, 2009

Since starting this blog and volunteering at the OSPCA, I've noticed that black cats are often the last ones to be adopted. Is it because of the myths surrounding black cats? Do some people believe the fur will be more noticeable on their furniture and carpets? I don't know, but my own cat, Meeko, is black, and all I can say is that there are no problems with the fur, and I've always had incredibly good luck. So please, consider taking home one of the many black cats available at both the York Region and Cambridge shelters. And speaking of black cats, I've included a couple today (click on the photos to enlarge):

One year old Nora is so sweet and loves to have her belly rubbed. She gets along well with other cats, but would be just as happy to have you all to herself. ADOPTED

Smokie is about three years old and very affectionate. He's a big boy with thick fur, so will have to be brushed often -- in fact, I plan on going to the shelter tomorrow to do just that (I know he'll love it). ADOPTED

Black and white Kudos is just ten months old. He came to the shelter as a stray, loves to play, and as you can see, gets along well with other cats. ADOPTED

Heart is a loving, eleven-month-old female tabby who has been at the shelter for too long. It's time for her to settle into her own home. ADOPTED

Three-year-old Pie is a Holland Lop rabbit who would like to be adopted with her brother Bear (not pictured). ADOPTED

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Take Me Home: March 26, 2009

The York Region Ontario SPCA offers a weekly summer program called "Connected Kids Camp" for children aged 8 - 12. My daughter attended the camp when she was younger, and loved it. Go here for more information.

Now on to some of the animals available for adoption at the shelter:

Two-year-old Adam is curious and affectionate, and has the sweetest face. He came to the shelter as a stray, and is looking for a home he can call his own. TRANSFERRED TO CAMBRIDGE SHELTER

Just under one year old, energetic and playful Kollai is a Siberian Husky cross who needs a family that understands the breed. He has some anxiety issues, and is on a special diet. Kollai understands basic commands and gets along well with his fellow canines. ADOPTED

Henry is five years old, and extremely affectionate. He followed and rubbed against me as I made my way around the room. I think this is one very loyal cat. ADOPTED

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Take Me Home: March 18, 2009

Good news! The Mohill Clinic in Newmarket is now open. For just $50, owners can have their pets spayed or neutered. Not only that, the centre is offering vaccinations for about $10. Spread the word, and take advantage of this wonderful service. Phone for an appointment.

I've been ill, so unable to visit the shelter for the past month. Now feeling much better, I went today to take pictures and see some friends (both the furry and un-furry kind). Here are just a few of the furry ones I ran into (and they just happen to available for adoption):

These two one year old boys are John and Paul (I wonder if there was a Ringo and George too?). I can't tell them apart, but they were both very playful when I visited. BOTH ADOPTED

Julian is a sweet, two year old male. He loves to be picked up, and will bury his nose into the crook of your arm. If you have lots of love and attention to give, then Julian might be the cat for you. TRANSFERRED TO CAMBRIDGE SHELTER

This little guy is just one of many Llasa Apso mixes currently available at Mohill. They range in age from about one year to ten years. He is friendly, but it's impossible for me to take his picture if I let him out of the cage -- I need more hands! ADOPTED