Thursday, April 29, 2010

My Work is Never Done


I think I've mentioned before how much work I do around the shelter. How, without me, the place would probably fall apart. The security, the being cute, the keeping the birds in line, the napping, it all adds up to many hours a day. And now...on top of all that...they have me counting pennies. Hundreds and hundreds of pennies. Don't get me wrong...the pennies are for a great cause. Yelp for Help will help many many orphan animals who need special medical care. But don't I have enough to do?

As you can see from the picture....I am incredibly impressed. Megan looks happy. Apparently she loves counting pennies.

We now have just over $300 in our Yelp for Help fund. Thank you to everyone who is donating. Each penny will help to save a life. Literally.

Now....time for a nap. I need my strength to roll more pennies.

~Hissy. E~

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Twins....times 2?????






I guess we spoke too soon. Twins would have been fun....but quadruplets? That is a little more than I had anticipated. How can I be godmother to 4 new babies? The Christmas presents alone are going to cost me a fortune!!



It seems that Homer and Angel really want to be parents and are making up for lost time. Everyone here is anxiously awaiting to see what happens. Hopefully, in a couple of weeks I will be able to show you pictures of the babies who have hatched. Maybe you could start thinking of names now.....I really could use the help. I think Homer and Angel will be too busy showing off.



Now...if you'd like to bring gifts for the new babies...I suggest catnip, tuna and little furry toy mice. They'll love those. Trust me.



~Hissy.E~

Monday, April 26, 2010

Sunday, April 25, 2010

It Might Be Twins!


Well...we might have to throw a baby shower. We might be welcoming twins in the very near future. Homer and Angel are incubating 2 little eggs. I have to admit...it's kinda cute. Homer is being a very good Dad so far. When Angel needs a break, he dutifully takes over sitting on the eggs while she gets something to eat and has a little rest. All Moms need a break once in a while! I did a little research and if all goes according to plan...we should see the babies hatching in about 14 days. So I'm charging my camera battery and keeping an eye on things. I'll let you know what happens.

And don't worry...just because I'm a cat doesn't mean that I don't like birds. Homer and Angel have already asked me to be the godmother. I think I'll be a good one. I can teach them to play with furry mice toys, snooze in the window and beg for food. It's pretty exciting if I do say so myself!

~Hissy.E~

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Outstanding Volunteer Award


On Thursday night, April 23/10 the United Way recognized one of our amazing volunteers...Susan Sears. We all knew that Susan was pretty special so we're really happy that she's getting the recognition that she deserves. She helped us get this new building that we live in built. She helped raise lots of money to keep the shelter open and every week she (and her husband Willie) sort all of our recyclable bottles and take them to the recycling depot. She has also been the one responsible for getting our newsletter done over the last several years. She has done ALOT for the orphan animals here at the shelter!

Sadly, Susan and her husband are moving this year. It will be a huge loss for the shelter and we will miss her so much. We hope she has much happiness in the future and maybe some day...we will be lucky enough to have her come back to this area. Until then....Good Luck Susan! Please know that you have left a spot in our hearts that will be hard to fill. ~Hissy.E~

Friday, April 23, 2010

A Manicure Fit for a Queen


It's true....I live at an animal shelter. Most people would think that was very sad. But this shelter is pretty special. Not only are the girls and volunteers dedicated and loving...but they make sure that we have everything that we need..treats, toys, cuddles...and even manicures!! Look at my beautiful blue nails. They are truly stunning. I mean...I was beautiful before...but now I am a step above the rest.

These nail caps are called Soft Paws and they come in several pretty colors. Pink, red, purple and blue like mine. They were made so that people would stop declawing cats (which hurts ALOT!)...so not only are they beautiful but functional too! We felines would love it if no one ever declawed us again. Imagine what it feels like to have your fingers cut off at the first knuckle. OUCH!

Well..I'm off to lounge around and admire myself for awhile. If you want to book a manicure for your kitty...call the shelter....they can tell you all about it! ~Hissy.E~

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

A Special Person


This is a picture of a very special young lady with her friends and all of the presents that she recieved for her birthday. Brianna is in the middle. I don't know if you noticed, but the presents she recieved were not what you would normally see at a young lady's party. It was all stuff for us here at the shelter! Toys and treats and even bottles of stuff so that the girls can keep everything clean! We were so excited. It was almost like Christmas again.


Brianna is a pretty special person. This is not the first time that she has brought us presents for her birthday. She actually brings us stuff all the time! I wish that everyone was like Brianna. I think that the world would be a much better place for all of the homeless animals. Actually, I think that it would be a much better place for everyone.


Brianna...you get two paws up from me! And next time you come to visit...there might even be a cuddle or two waiting for you. Thanks Brianna. We think you're amazing! ~Hissy.E~

Monday, April 19, 2010

Great Day!


Today is a great day. Monkey, one of my friends who has been living here at the shelter for the last 5 months has found her forever home! She has been quiet and patient, hoping everyday that it would be her turn. And today..it was. It really is a great day. I remember the day she first came to us. She was SO scared! But over time, she learned to trust the girls who work here. And she learned that she has lots of friends who think she's pretty special.

I think that I'm going to miss her a little bit. I know that the girls here will miss her too. But like they explained to me....this is just a temporary stop. Just a place to recuperate, learn to love again and wait for our new people. She found her new people. Good luck in your new home Monkey! You deserve it! What a great day. ~Hissy.E~

Friday, April 16, 2010

All About Me!


So...just a day before we start our "sale" on felines....Romeo found a home! I think that's a pretty good start. Let's hope that during the next week I will be saying goodbye to alot more of the cats here. Even I get excited when one of the animals here finds a forever home. When my turn comes.....I will expect nothing less than tears of joy from all of the girls.

You remember a few days ago that the girls put a collar and bell on me so that I couldn't hide in fun places anymore? Well...I decided that if they were taking away my sneaking, the least they could do is give me lots of treats. And by treats I mean, whatever they have for lunch. I'm not fussy. I love crackers and soup, alpha-getti, stir fry, chinese food, cake, burgers, chicken. And because I am so sweet and beautiful, they just can't resist. Oh, a few of them will say that I have "stolen" bites. It's not true. I am not a thief. If it's on the table and no one is eating it...it's mine. That is not stealing.

Well...I would love to blog some more...but there's a stray butter tart in the kitchen that seems to need a home. I really need to check to see if it's ok. Hope to see you when you come to adopt one of the kitties. And by kitties...you know that I mean me. ~Hissy.E~

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Liquidation Sale!











It's your lucky week! You need a new friend and we have one that's perfect for you! We have black ones and orange ones and gray ones and white ones. We have big ones and little ones. We have boys and girls. And the best thing of all...for one week only...we're having a sale. For one week...April 17th to April 25th...you can adopt one of us fabulous adult felines for a donation! We're spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and dewormed! You can't get a better deal!




And just to be clear...this includes me. Even I can be adopted for a donation. You could be the proud new family of a living legend.




It's definitely worth your time to come and visit us at the shelter to see if your new family member is waiting. Maybe Murphy or O'Brien..maybe Coconut...maybe Hugs or Romeo. Maybe if you're lucky...ME! ~Hissy. E~

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Thank You to Minglers!


400 cans of dog food!!! Did you hear me? 400 cans! That's what Mingler's Pub was able to buy us with the money that they raised with their "Ruff-Ruff" raffle. They heard that we were in desperate need of canned dog food a few weeks ago so they decided to do something about it! Amazing. Huge hearts make a huge difference. People prove it to us every day. We really can't thank Roch and his staff and friends enough. The orphan dogs and puppies here at the shelter will have full bellies for a long time to come. Two paws up!!

~Hissy.E~

Monday, April 12, 2010

Million Penny Challenge


Did you know that one million pennies equals $10,000!!!!!That's $10,000 that could be used to help fund our Yelp for Help Program which raises money for animals in desperate need of emergency veterinary care. We can heal the broken hearts but we need you to help us heal their bodies. How can you help? Everyone has "stray" pennies around their homes, in their cars, offices, purses, and at school. Start saving your pennies today and get your friends and family involved in the fun! We really want to reach our goal of One Million Pennies and with your help, we can! I will keep you posted on our progress as we go.


There are currently jugs at the shelter, at Pawsative Rewards , Attention to Detail, Citi-Financial and Coco Beach Tanning. So drop off your pennies (or nickels or dimes) and help us to save lives!

~Hissy.E~

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Volunteers-The True Angels


I see alot of people come into the shelter on a daily basis. I have the perfect vantage point...high up on a shelf...in my comfy bed. I love them all. Especially the ones who stop to admire my beauty and comment on how sweet I am. (Which to be truthful, is almost all of them). We love to have visitors. From the people who just like to come and see who is new and chat with the staff to the people who adopt (our favorites!). But amongst all the visitors are a special breed of person...sometimes they're called volunteers...we call them angels.


We recently had a chance to nominate 3 volunteers for a special certificate from the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies. The girls had a VERY hard time narrowing the list to just 3. We have so many incredible people who donate their time and their hearts to making sure that we have everything that we need here. The 3 that were picked represent what all of our volunteers do for us. Tina has been a foster parent for the better part of about 12 years. She has cared for hundreds of orphan animals during those years and her and her family have saved the lives of countless animals. Brianna is one of our younger volunteers and she has truly been an inspiration to us since she started volunteering. She donates her own time and money to the shelter and she brings us treats almost every time she comes to visit! On her birthday, she asks for only gifts for the orphans. She teaches us every day what it means to be selfless. Andy is our go-to guy when we need things fixed. Last year he made sure our new backyard looked great! And we only laughed a little bit when he got the little escavator stuck in the mud!


These are only three of the truly incredible people who make the Oromocto and Area SPCA such a terrific spot. I wish I could type the name of every single one of them. But my little toes would hurt because there are so many!


We love you volunteers!! (And I'll love you even more if you bring me some catnip)
~Hissy E.~

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Belling the Cat


I am a cat. And you know the old saying about curiosity and cats. So really, is it my fault that I get into places that sometimes I can't get out of? I think not. Is this reason enough to make me wear a collar with a bell on it? Absolutely not. But the girls here decided that just because I got stuck in the dog sink room 3 times and the dog food closet twice that I can't be trusted and now have the collar and bell on. I was simply doing my job and making sure things were secure. Not my fault that they have a thing about closing doors.


Now...I must admit that the collar is a pretty color. And the bell kind of sounds pretty when it jingles. But that's just between us. Don't tell the girls that maybe...just MAYBE...I kind of like it.


So..if you come to visit me...just follow the sound of the bell. My days of stalking and sneaking are over. ~Hissy. E~

Friday, April 9, 2010

Yelp For Help


This is a picture of a dog that many of you may know as Ronald. He was a pomeranian who suffered greatly at the hands of a human before coming to our shelter. I didn't get to meet him, but the girls here who knew him often talk about how special he was. They say that he taught them about what it means to be a fighter and to love life. He also taught them that even though there are people in the world who don't value an animal's life, there are so so many more who do. Ronald was also known as CareBear. A very special lady adopted him and renamed him in honor of all the people who had to come together to care for Ronald that day. CareBear has sinced passed away, but we hope that the legacy he leaves behind will continue to honor him and all of the other animals that have come here and been saved.


Now, the shelter has started a fund called Yelp for Help. This fund will allow people to donate money that will go directly to helping animals who come to us needing emergency medical attention. Animals like Carebear. And Pirate, a little kitten who had to have his eye removed because it was so badly infected and couldn't be saved. And Rocky, who came to us emaciated and terrified after living tied to a doghouse for 7 years with barely any food or human contact. And Clint, who needed his leg amputated after a bad fall. Or Buddy, the puppy who had a broken pelvis after being beaten with a golf club. The list goes on and on.


We hope that this fund will help the shelter to save everyone who comes to us for a second chance. I might not have needed special medical attention...but they saved my life. Now with everyone's help...we can save more.


If you'd like to donate to this fund, please let the girls know when you come into the shelter. They will make sure that it happens. And if you're mailing us a donation, put in a little note to let us know that it's for Yelp for Help. I promise to keep you posted on all of the animals that this money helps. ~Hissy.E~

Thursday, April 8, 2010

The Price of Fame


Well....it's happened. I kept telling the girls here at the shelter that it was inevitable. They were skeptical but as usual, I was right. I have become a superstar. It's only a matter of time before the paparazzi start showing up, camping outside the shelter trying to get photos of me while my hundreds (of thousands) of fans scream for me to bless them with a word or a look. If you don't believe me....read for yourself.



This Tracy person has tried to claim that it's her that writes these blogs. She doesn't. It's all me. If only you could see me typing away at the computer...you would know. Thank you to Jody at STU for recognizing how truly amazing I am!


On a lighter note..Doyle the cat was adopted yesterday. Yay for Doyle!


So...if you'd like to come in and meet me...I will be holding autograph sessions for the next week. You might want to call ahead to see if there's a line-up. I expect there will be. ~Hissy.E~

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Kind Heart Kids Club


Day 3 of office cat duty and all is well. Security checks aren't taking up as much of my day as I thought they might so I thought I would take this opportunity to tell you about the fun, new club that we have started here at the shelter.
The Kind Heart Kids Club was started to help bring children together who have a common love of animals and who want to learn more about how to care for their pets and how to make our world a better place for all living creatures. The club will have a quarterly newsletter sent out that will have games, and stories and facts. There will be opportunities for club members to submit their own articles for the newsletter too. There will be events and contests throughout the year exclusively for club members and with a yearly membership...kids will get a goodie bag. A membership for 1 year is only $5.00. What a great gift for a child who loves animals! Just come into the shelter and register....it couldn't be easier! Or contact us and we can mail you a membership form!
If you have any questions about the Kind Heart Kids Club, just call the shelter and talk to one of the girls. As much as I love to chat...I will probably be busy lounging or playing....my work is never done. ~Hissy.E~

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

A Partial Reprieve


So....I've been "promoted"....I have a new job. Apparently the girls here didn't think I was busy enough being cute and eating and blogging. I am now also the "Office Cat". It's been explained to me that my new job entails greeting people when they come to visit, wandering around the shelter making sure everything is safe and secure, keeping an eye on the girls while they do their job, and of course, being cute and accepting treats. It's exhausting work. I better get extra canned food in the mornings. This is Day 2 of my new job. I hope I get adopted soon. I need the rest.

For those of you who pay attention to other cats besides me (I can't imagine why)...Arizona and Quigley both found new homes yesterday. 2 paws up for them! It's still a little crowded in the cat room though. Still so many waiting......~Hissy.E~

Monday, April 5, 2010

Getting Crowded in Here!











Hi everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter long weekend! Here at the shelter, things were pretty quiet. The weather was amazing so lots of people were out enjoying the warmth with their families. We did have some visitors though so between looking cute and lounging in the sun, I'm pretty exhausted.




If you've been in lately to visit with us...you might have noticed that there's alot more of us fabulous felines waiting for new homes. Girls, boys, orange ones, brown ones, gray ones, black ones (who I have to just say are really the most beautiful and intelligent), all shapes and sizes and most importantly, all different personalities. We even have some long-timers here who are part of the Luv-a-Life club (I'm part of the club...we can be adopted for only $50). I took a few pictures of some of the other cats that are here waiting for a family (not as amazing as me but they'll do in a pinch). If the pictures don't make you want to come and adopt...just remember...I don't have thumbs so holding the camera was not easy!




So...get off that computer chair, and take a drive or walk in to see us! We've been practicing our cuteness and we're ready! ~Hissy. E~

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Ripley-Our Senior Boy


This is Ripley. He's a 10 year old collie mix who came to the shelter on March 19/10. His owner died and he had no where else to go. It's a sad story with what we hope is a happy ending. Ripley had badly infected ears when he first came in to us...so badly infected that he can't hear very well anymore. The wonderful vets over at Oromocto Veterinary Hospital were able to clean them out really well and start him on the proper medicine. He feels ALOT better now. And just between you and I, he smells alot better now too. So..Ripley just wanted me to let you all know that he's ready for a new home. He loves to go for walks. He's older and wiser than most dogs so he won't pee in your house. I have to admit..even though I'm a cat...he's a pretty good guy. If you drop in to visit him...maybe you could stop into the cat room to see me too. And don't forget...all treats are gladly accepted. ~Hissy E.~