Spotlight on Special Cats

For the month of August, I have decided that cats like me should get all the attention! They call us Luv-a-life cats because we are in a special club..a club that's only for cats that have lived here at the shelter for more than 3 months. I must be the president of the club by now! I've been here for 1 year and 2 months!

So...to put the spotlight on me and my buddies Madison, Scabber, Cinder, Jazz, and Cupcake...I have decided that our adoption fee is only going to be $40. And don't forget...this fee includes our vaccines, deworming, spay or neuter, microchipping...and a lifetime of cuddling, love and fun! It doesn't get much better than this!

So...get in your cars and get down here to the shelter. I will be waiting....unless I find a home.

Please Please Please Please....let us all find homes. It's my biggest wish.

~Hissy.E~

Desperately Seeking Foster Families

Have you ever thought about helping homeless animals on a more personal level? I have a way you can help...and get hands on cuddling at the same time.

We are currently looking for new foster families who can help us care for young litters of kittens and pregnant mother cats until they are ready to find homes of their own. It's an easy process...you fill out an application, we visit your home, and then when we have orphans who need a place to go..we call you! We even supply everything you need.

This truly is a life-saving program. We currently have a pregnant mom cat who is patiently waiting for a foster home. We really hope she doesn't have her babies until we can find someone to care for her....giving birth in a shelter is not the ideal situation. Maybe you could be the one?

Please help us to save more lives...the love you get back will be worth every minute you give.

~Hissy E.~

Heroes for the Homeless

I am so excited to tell you about our new fundraiser that we've started working on this week! After a couple of years of planning and talking, we are finally doing another calender...but this one has a little bit of a twist. It will feature local firefighters, soldiers, emts, and policemen posing with cats and dogs. We are calling it.."Heroes for the Homeless"

We have already started recruiting and we have completed 6 of our photoshoots. Heather Grattan, our photographer, has taken some beautiful pictures and we are excited to see the end result.

The calender will go on sale in September and we think that it will be a HUGE hit.

The pictures are top secret right now...but I managed to sneak to one of the shoots and get a few pics of my own. Sorry...I can't show you any of the final shots...I'd be in alot of trouble...but this will give you a little taste of how fun it was.

Look for the calender to come out soon!

~Hissy.E~

Bunnies R Us

Do you know that we still have 5 angora bunnies that are looking for "fur"ever homes? Have you ever met an angora bunny? They are the softest, cutest, most lovable rabbits in the whole world. Alot of people who have come to visit us think that they look like little stuffed animals. They love kids, and they get along with other animals too...cats and dogs!

If you have ever thought that maybe a bunny would be a great pet for you...now is the time to adopt! We are dropping our adoption fees for a short time....one bunny $50. and if you would like to adopt a bonded pair $80. And don't forget...these guys are already neutered!

If you have questions about the care and feeding of angora rabbits..please call the shelter or drop in and the girls here would be happy to talk to you about them. They're pretty smart, you know.

So..fingers crossed that these guys will find homes quickly. They've been waiting an awfully long time.

~Hissy.E~

Canadian Tire Car Wash and BBQ

On July 24th, Canadian Tire hosted our summer car wash and BBQ fundraiser. We raised $1100 for the orphans and a wonderful time was had by everyone! We want to sincerely thank all of the volunteers who helped to make this event such a success. To all of our military member car washers...Thank You! To Michelle, Nick, Kai and Riley...you are the best! And of course, to Canadian Tire...we are so incredibly grateful for your kindness and support. We hope to see you again next year!!

~Hissy.E~

Oromocto Veterinary Hospital

Almost every single day we have new cats, kittens, dogs, puppies and small animals coming to us for shelter, medical care, love, and the chance to find a new home. Thanks to amazing volunteers, staff and foster parents...we can provide these things. And thanks to the truly incredible people at the Oromocto Veterinary Hospital....we can go above and beyond to help the animals who come to us injured, abused and badly in need of medical attention. For more than 12 years now, we have worked hand in hand with the staff at OVH and they have become our friends and our life-savers.

From daily spays and neuters, to medications, to life saving procedures such as eye removals, hip surgeries, xrays, and around the clock care...they do it all! We can always count on them at a moment's notice and they truly care about each and every one of the orphans that they see on a daily basis.

Without the staff at Oromocto Veterinary Hospital...we would not be able to save as many as we do. They are angels.

So...Dr Speizer, Dr Grant, Dr Legge, Dr McLellan, Kim, Cindy, Brenda, Bethany, Jay, Carol, Jen, Sarah, Jerrica and Jordan.....THANK YOU! We appreciate every single thing that you do for us. We are proud to call you friends.

~Hissy.E~

People Coming Together!

I just have to say....when the going gets tough...the most wonderful people in the world get together and make sure that things get better. On Friday, as you read in my previous post, our canned cat food cupboard was bare. We only had about 10 small cans left...which wasn't going to go very far considering how many cats and kittens we are feeding right now.

So....myself and the staff sent out a plea to all the amazing people in our community. Paula Breckon with Capital FM radio even helped by mentioning it on her afternoon show on Friday. Our facebook members helped by sending it to all their friends as well....and by Friday afternoon...the food started to come in!

So many smiling faces walked through our doors on Friday and Saturday with canned food for the orphans! We couldn't stop saying Thank You!!

So..because of you...the cupboard is no longer bare! Because of your generosity, your compassion, your kindness....there have been smiles all weekend!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! We cannot say it enough. We are truly grateful.

~Hissy.E~

Empty Bowls

I need a favor. From you....and hopefully all your friends. As you all probably know, because we have to live here at an animal shelter (temporarily, of course), we look forward every morning to getting our treat of canned cat food. It is the tastiest part of the day!

Well...I overheard the girls talking this morning about how there aren't many cans left...10 small cans is the rumor. I have to make sure that the cupboards get filled again quick! We have so many moms with kittens that depend on that food! Not to mention...all of the other orphans who would be so disappointed.

So...here is what I was thinking...if everyone was able to bring in just one or two cans....it would fill the cupboards again!!

I hope that with all the huge hearts out there...you can help us. We would be so grateful. We would even exchange kitty cuddles for your help.

Hope to see you soon..and THANK YOU!

~Hissy.E~

Shelter Chit Chat

It's been a few days since I've last posted. It's been so busy here!! On Monday night, we had our first Puppy Play Group and it seemed to be alot of fun! Of course I didn't join in, I just watched out the window...but there was lots of running, playing, chasing and tumbling. And even though it rained, none of the puppies complained.

This weekend we have another fundraiser planned. The Oromocto Canadian Tire will be hosting a car wash and BBQ to help us raise money for the orphans here at the shelter. We're also going to be selling rubber ducks for the big Rubber Duck Derby coming up in October. I hear through the grapevine that there will be hundreds of ducks floating up the Saint John River and whoever's duck is the fastest wins a great prize! That sounds like so much fun! I hope that I get invited.

We have had lots of adoptions over the last few days...more kittens, Stallone, BB and Shirley (3 adult cats), and even a couple of dogs..Coral and Callum. YAY!

The best days are always the ones that end in finding forever homes for my friends. There is no better feeling in the world than the happiness of seeing one of them leaving with their new family. Someday..it will be my turn. Until then...my job here keeps me happy. Well..my job and lunchtime with the girls.

Actually, I think I hear them in the kitchen now! Gotta go see what I'm getting today...to all my fans...HAVE A GREAT DAY!

~Hissy.E~

Kitty-Palooza a HUGE Success!

Kitty-Palooza has one more day to go..but as of this morning..we have found homes for 14 kittens in the last 5 days! Not to mention the adult cats that found homes this week! We are very excited as this has freed up room at the shelter and at our satellite adoption, Pawsative Rewards, for kittens that have been waiting in foster care. This time of year...we can use all the cage space we can get.

Our yard sale/dog wash/bbq was a success as well..we raised $1500 for the orphans, like me, here at the shelter. I want to give 2 paws up to the amazing volunteers who spent the day helping! They got up early and worked SO hard in the heat. Thank you to the girls at All About Animals too! They bathed and brushed dogs to help raise money!

It's been a busy and fun weekend so far...I wonder what today will hold?

~Hissy.E~

Another Happy Ending

We had a great adoption day yesterday! Kittens and dogs and even another one of our long time cat residents, Noah. I know that I've mentioned it in the past...but we get very excited when a cat like Noah gets to go to his new forever home.

We recieved an email from Noah's new mom this morning...she said..."Just wanted to let you know that Noah settled in to our house quite nicely…he was up purring in my face this morning to wake me up. The whole family loves him and he is wonderful." Isn' that great news? Congrats Noah..we're SO happy for you!

All of the staff and volunteers are getting ready for the yard sale this weekend. We have LOTS of stuff and you will for sure find some treasures amongst all the tables. We're starting really early..so get your money and your walking shoes on and be here by 8am on Saturday! I won't be awake that early...but I might make an appearance later in the day.

You can also bring your dog to the shelter on Saturday and have him or her bathed! The wonderful people from All About Animals will be here to make your furry friends beautiful and smelling wonderful!

Hope to see you all this weekend...whether it's for the yard sale, dog bath, or to adopt a new family member! We'll be here....waiting.

~Hissy.E~

Kitty-Palooza

Did you know that this time of year we have soooooooooooooooooooooo many kittens as well as adult cats?? When the days get longer, unspayed female cats get ready to have litters of kittens and that's why most babies are born in the spring and summer. And while everyone loves the cute little faces and the snuggly little fur bundles...at shelters, every day is a struggle to find homes for each one that comes in. It's not easy. The combination of too many cats and kittens and not enough homes can be a deadly one.

The last month or so, we've been trying to come up with creative ways of getting people in to adopt. And many have found their homes...but when one leaves, there are two more to take their place. It's a never-ending battle. And it's becoming scary and stressful for the staff and volunteers. No one wants to have to even think about what might happen if some of these wonderful cats and kittens don't find homes.

So...now is the time to adopt. Now is the time to save a life. What better incentive can we give you than that? Ok..how about we waive the adoption fees in place of a donation? Does that help? Done! Now we just need you...it's the perfect combination. See you soon?

~Hissy.E~

Ulti-Mutt Manners Class-Oromocto and Area SPCA

Does your dog need to learn basic manners? Sit, down, stay, how to walk nice on leash? Does your canine companion need some practice socializing with other dogs and people? Our classes are $100 and run for 6 weeks on Sunday evenings at the Oromocto SPCA. We only use positive based methods and we keep our classes small so everyone gets the attention they need.

Our next set of classes will be starting on July 25, 2010 here at the shelter at 6pm. If you're interested..please contact the shelter. Each class will only have 5 participants each.

Come out...have some fun...and train your dog at the same time!!

~Hissy.E~

PLEASE leave your dogs at home!

I know that I've already mentioned this in a previous blog...but it seems like every summer we have to talk about it. With the blistering heat, come the inevitable phone calls to the shelter about dogs being left in vehicles with the windows either rolled up or only left open a crack. And every year, across Canada and the United States, there are dogs dying because of it.

Please, please, please, please....leave your dogs at home when it's hot outside. It only takes a few minutes for the temperature in your vehicle to reach fatal heights.

And if you see a dog in a car with the windows rolled up...please contact the local SPCA or the RCMP. They have the ability to get that animal out and to safety.

PLEASE LEAVE US AT HOME....OUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT!!

~Hissy.E~

Brand New Website!

You HAVE to check this out! Our new website is up and running and we hope you love it! There's lots of great info on animals and who is waiting for homes, and our programs and events and how to help us.

http://www.oromoctospca.ca/

Let us know what you think and if there's anything we've missed!

~Hissy. E~

Busy Weekend

What a busy summer weekend! All of the dogs have been lounging by their pools, soaking up the sun and being lazy..but me...I have no time for that! I have been greeting visitors, training our new summer student, Jessica and helping with adoptions! My work is never done.

I am proud to say that our little guinea pig, Drew was adopted to a wonderful home with 2 sweet little boys. She is going to have so many cuddles and kisses! I also found new homes for some kittens, and a dog and my friend Ginger the cat.

I hope there's some extra canned food in my bowl tomorrow morning...I deserve it!

~Hissy.E~

HOT SUMMER MONTHS-COOL CATS

For the Oromocto and Area SPCA and other animal shelters across Canada, summer ushers in more cats and kittens that are in need of homes. In order to bring awareness to the issue of homeless cats and encourage more adult cat adoptions, the Cat Days of Summer campaign will include adoption specials during the month of July and August.

The month of July will kick off with an adoption special on all adult cats...we will be waiving our regular adoption fee and replacing it with a by-donation fee.Each cat's adoption fee includes a spay/neuter surgery,deworming, preliminary vaccinations, microchip ID implant and registration, identification tag and other special incentives.

Please help us save as many lives as possible this summer! Your perfect friend is just waiting for you at the Oromocto and Area SPCA