Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Happy New Year!


Hi everyone! 2010 is almost over and 2011 is just around the corner! A new year...time to start fresh. And because everyone else is busy making New Years resolutions...I thought I would make a few of my own.

For starters, I've decided to be much more patient. I promise not to get too upset when it takes the staff a long time to share their lunch.

I'm also going to be friendlier. I promise not to hiss at new cats and dogs when they first come into the shelter. I really must learn to share my "home" with those less fortunate.

I will respect others property. I will not put all of the pens on the floor and sit in the box of calenders on the desk.

I will not be as curious and blame the staff when I get locked in places I should not be in the first place.

I will try to be more active and greet the visitors instead of lounging in my bed all day.


I think that pretty much covers any of my "bad" habits. It's going to be a long road...but I can do it. And if I don't...well...the staff and visitors will love me anyway. I'm just that special. :)

~Hissy. E~

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Polar


We have a new friend at the shelter that I would like to tell you about. His name is Polar, and he came to live with us yesterday afternoon. As you can see from his picture, he hasn't had the easiest life.

It all started when the girls got a phone call from a kind lady who had found an injured cat eating birdseed outside her door. She knew he was badly injured and VERY hungry and she knew she had to get him help as soon as possible. The girls told her to bring him to us right away, and they called Dr Grant at Oromocto Vet to let her know that they would be bringing him over as soon as he arrived. I didn't get to even say Hi when he came through the door because he was taken right over to see the doctor!

Poor Polar! Not only had he scratched his ears til he bled, not only did he have a HUGE gash on his forehead that had to be stitched up...but he also had to have some surgery right away. His tail had somehow become mangled and couldn't be repaired so there was no choice but to amputate it.

He's doing pretty good! He was soooo hungry though. I'm looking forward to being allowed to meet him soon. I was told I have to wait til he feels alot better though. He's still a little traumatized from being on his own and having to fend for himself. The good news is that he is loving the attention he is getting from the girls...and he is even purring when he gets his cuddles.

I am so happy that he was rescued and brought to us. I'm even happier that we have a place like this where we can all be safe and cared for. Cats like me and Polar...we're the lucky ones.

~Hissy E.~

Friday, December 17, 2010

A Bittersweet Goodbye




Two long years have gone by since Homer and Angel, our ring-necked doves came to live with us at the shelter. Over that time, they had become part of the shelter family...greeting visitors, charming children, and surprising everyone when they laughed. They even put up with me and the other cats when we climbed on their cage to watch them (and maybe drool just a little).


Well...today we said Goodbye to Homer and Angel when they went to live in their new home. A very good friend of the Oromocto and Area SPCA recently lost her beloved dove and when she called us to say she would like to adopt Homer and Angel, we didn't hesitate to say Yes! We know that they will have the VERY best of care and love. And even though we know that they were happy living with us, we like knowing how happy they are going to be for MANY years to come with Kim!


So...next time you come in to visit...the bird cage will probably be empty. Waiting for the next souls who need us. Maybe I'll be allowed to name them this time!


~Hissy E.~

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Winter Flooding and our Safe Haven


Hi everyone...if you live in the Maritimes, you are very aware of all the rain and flooding that has been going on in our neck of the woods! Actually, even if you don't live here, you've probably heard about it. Imagine...the middle of December and it's flooding like it's the spring!

I'm one of the lucky ones...I have a warm, safe place to live and I didn't have to worry one bit about getting wet or cold or having no where to go. All of the animals that live here temporarily are the lucky ones. And we know it.

But as you know, there are so many homeless, abused and neglected animals who never make it to a place like this one. Animals who are cold every night, whose bellies are empty, and who need veterinary care for injuries and diseases. That's why it's so important to make sure that shelters like ours are always able to keep their doors open. So that there is always a safe haven for animals like me when we need one.

Please, please, please...donate to your local shelter. You would be surprised at how far the staff can make a dollar go. Every penny helps to keep the doors open, the lights on, and our bellies full. We appreciate every single act of kindness. We know what it's like to go without.

~Hissy.E~

Monday, December 13, 2010

Christmas Party for the Animals!


Guess what?? We're having a PARTY! A Christmas party just for us! It's on December 19th from 1pm to 3pm right here at the shelter. We're going to have stuff to drink and eat for the humans...and people are going to bring us presents! Presents just for us animals!

Can you tell I'm excited?

If you're wondering what kind of presents we would like to have...you can check out our wish list on our website http://www.oromoctospca.ca/ We're not fussy!

Merry Christmas everyone!

~Hissy. E~