Take Me Home: York Region OSPCA Pets

Monday, January 25, 2010

Take Me Home: January 25, 2010

When an animal is brought into the OSPCA, it receives the following:

Shelter and general care
Vet care
Extra medical treatment or surgery, if required
Food
Vaccinations
Micro-chipping
Deworming and flea treatment
Spaying/neutering

That's why a cat from the shelter might cost $150, and a dog up to $300. The OSPCA does not receive any government handouts, relying instead on money from donations, fundraisers, surrender fees, and adoptions. And speaking of adoptions, the shelter is bursting at the seams with pets waiting for a new home and family:

Take home six year olds, Karmela and Strider, and pay for just one cat. These two have been together all their lives and can't be separated. As I've said before, it's far better to have two cats so they can keep each other company. ADOPTED

Beauty, a Rottweiler/Shepherd mix, is a very excited three month old puppy. She's (impatiently) waiting for a family to call her own. ADOPTED

Just a year-and-a-half old, Lacey is an affectionate, slim kitty. ADOPTED

Five-year-old, Nemo, is a happy boy, with loads of energy. He gets along well with most, but would prefer a home without children. 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.

Friday, January 1, 2010

Take Me Home: January 1, 2010

A brand new year, and a brand new chance for these wonderful animals to find a home:

Seven-month-old, Tim, rolled around on his Christmas blanket waiting to have his belly rubbed. I obliged. He can be a bit shy at first, but warms up very quickly. ADOPTED

Tara watched my progress around the room. She's a curious, friendly, nine-month old Tabby. ADOPTED

Because they want to stay together, five-year-old sisters, Josie and Nappy, are two for the price of one. Note: Josie is no longer available for adoption. ADOPTED

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

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

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. ADOPTED

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. BOTH ADOPTED

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