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		THE FOLLOWING CATS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE SHELTER (WITH THE CAT'S NAME AND CAGE NUMBER) AT 585-343-6410 OR STOP BY THE SHELTER DURING ADOPTION HOURS. THERE IS A $30 FEE FOR ALL ANIMALS. IF THE ANIMAL IS NOT SPAYED OR NEUTERED, THERE IS A $35 DEPOSIT. PLEASE BRING A CAT CARRIER WITH YOU IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING ADOPTING A CAT - IT IS THE SAFEST WAY TO GET THEM HOME! Please note that ages are approximate if the animal is a stray. If you are a resident of Genesee County and wish to surrender an animal, please call the shelter first to ensure that a kennel is available.

	CAT DAYS OF SUMMER THANKS TO EVERYONE'S HELP WE WERE ABLE TO ADOPT OUT OVER 40 CATS AND KITTENS IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS. PLEASE CONTINUE TO SPAY AND NEUTER ALL ANIMALS AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO SO. MAYBE SOME DAY WE CAN STOP HAVING "CAT DAYS OF SUMMER." CONSIDER ADOPTING A SHELTER CAT TODAY!

Scarlett came to us after her kittens were found during a motel demolition. We live trapped her in order to keep her with her family. We thought at first that she was feral, but found that she was around people at some point in her life before living on the streets. She has been in foster care for a while raising her kittens as well as other orphans that needed a mom.

Scarlett has a lot of good qualities. She is affectionate and likes to wind around people's legs. She is silly and playful. She is good with other cats. She also has some baggage from living life as a "stray". She gets suspicious under some circumstances, but has never offered to bite or scratch. She just moves off and keeps to herself for a while.

Scarlett is in need of a kind and caring person who will be patient about letting her adjust to a new home. She is spayed, FIV/FeLV tested and vaccinated. She would do best in a quiet household.

Scarlett is in a foster home, please email us at vol4animals@yahoo.com if you would like to meet this wonderful kitty.




	"MAGGIE" Cage #62 Female, Spayed 1 year old Gray & White DSH Maggie had a litter of kittens and now she is done with babies. She is ready for a sweet family to come pick her up soon!

						Preacher is a 2 year old neutered male black and white cat. He is sweet and loving and has the cutest face! He is in cage #63.




		SKYLAR IS A 1-2 YEAR GRAY TABBY SPAYED FEMALE. ALL OF HER KITTENS HAVE GONE - NOW SHE IS READY. SHE IS IN CAGE #83.

					COCOA IS A 6 MONTH OLD SPAYED FEMALE. SHE HAD A LITTER OF KITTENS WHO ARE ALL GROWN UP. SHE IS IN CAGE # 80.


	WE URGENTLY NEED DRY KITTEN FOOD AND CANNED CAT FOOD. THANKS.



Kody is a 4 year old neutered male gray and white kitty. He was brought back to the shelter again because he is quite shy. He needs to go to a quiet home and someone who will give him time to feel comfortable. He is in cage #65.

		KITTEN SEASON IS HERE!

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THREE GREAT RAFFLES!

THE 6th ANNUAL FUR BALL SATURDAY 11/1/08

	RUFF AND TUFF ARE ABOUT 4 MONTHS OLD. THEY ARE BOTH NEUTERED. THEY HAVE BEEN AT THE SHELTER SINCE THEY WERE KITTENS. THEY NEED TO GO HOME! THEY ARE VERY SWEET AND LOVING KITTENS. RUFF IS IN CAGE #66 AND TUFF (WITH THE WHITE PATCH) IS IN CAGE #60.




					Snoop is back. He is a 3 year old neutered, declawed male. He has a hard time adjusting to shelter life and must go through it all over again. Snoop will need some special TLC. He is in cage #64.

	Oscar is a 1 year old neutered tiger and white guy. He is so friendly and affectionate. He is in cage #84.




	Cassie is a 6 year old spayed Torti. She came to us a bite case - also very sick and down and out. We nursed her to good health and she has never shown any mean tendencies. She needs an understanding family willing to give her another chance. Cassie is in cage #68.

					Maggie is a 1 year old spayed female tiger. She had a litter of kittens - all of whom have found homes. Maggie is ready to move on to her real home. She is in cage #69.

	Charmin is a 2 year old spayed female white kitty with Carmel a spayed female 11 week old kitten. Ask at the desk about them.




					Ginger is a 12 week old female Tiger kitten. She is beautiful, sweet and oh so cuddly! She is in Cage #86.

	Gwen is a 1-2 year old spayed black and white DSH. She has had a tough time but is doing great now. She came to us sick and unknown to us, pregnant. She was sick because her kittens had died before she delivered them. We got her through all that and now she is spayed. She is a very sweet girl and we are all so glad this special kitty pulled through! Gwen is in cage #88.


			Gracie is an 8 week old gray and white female kitten. She is a little purr machine that runs 24/7! She is in Cage #85. Photo coming soon.

	Squeeky is a 4 month old neutered black male. He and his sister were dumped out at a barn. His sister has gone home and now he is ready. He is a nice little guy! He is in Cage #89.

	Tiffany is a 10 week spayed female Torti. And Chris is a 10 week old neutered male Tiger. They don't have many demands other than a nice family, good food, good view of the birds, warm bed......... They are in Cage #67.

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CATS IN FOSTER HOMES

Mom and kittens are typically brought back to the Shelter for adoption at 8 weeks of age. Any questions about our foster kittens, please email us at vol4animals@yahoo.com

Please do not call the Shelter about foster kittens. Thank you.


			Celia is a young adult cat who was found at a campground in August. She was well under 5 pounds – dehydrated and starving, but friendly and social. Soon after she was taken into foster care, she began to have seizures. It is still unknown if Celia has a neurological disorder, such as epilepsy, or if seizure activity was tied to a parasitic infection. Celia is on Phenobarbital (pills are taken at 12 hour intervals – twice a day)and will probably need the medication for the rest of her life. Currently she is displaying no seizure activity on the medication. She is a very friendly cat – loves to play and is good with other cats, dogs and children. She would need to go to a home where medication can be given on a consistent basis and her medical condition be monitored. He medication is running about $15 per month. We have had donations made to help with vet care and arrangements will be made to help with future costs. She must be an indoor cat. Celia has also been spayed, FIV/FeLV tested (both negative), dewormed and is up to date with all vaccines. Celia is currently in a foster home. If you are interested in meeting her email us at vol4animals@yahoo.com for more information.

	FOSTER CATS & KITTENS WITH DAWN

	Freckles is ready for her real home now that her kittens are old enough to be on their own. Freckles about 2 years old and is spayed. She will be at the Shelter very soon. But if you are interested in her, just email us.
			These two cuties, Horton's Friends, are orphans who lost their mom after she was hit by a car. They were in rough shape but came to Dawn's home and have come back with spunk and vigor!

	Sugar is a pregnant calico that came to us with several nasty bite wounds to her hind legs. At the vet's office, while they were examining and cleaning her wounds, she purred the entire time. Look at those big paws - she can really make biscuits! That is how she became known as Sugar! Sugar had her four kittens 6/29/08. But because of her serious bite wounds and infection the kittens struggled to survive. As of 7/20/08, we have just one remaining kitten. Sugar is recovering well but it has been a fight for mom and baby. She is a wonderful mom despite her illness. Hopefully they are out of the woods and will continue to thrive and get onto being great felines! Horton is growing and thriving. He is a playful kitten and mom loves him!

	Penny is with her 5 new kittens (born 7/20/08). Penny was dumped with the older 3 kittens and became pregnant again... Her 3 older kittens have been adopted.




	Thomas came to us with some sort of head injury. He has a slight head tilt but otherwise seems very healthy. It hasn't stopped him from being a fun and playful kitty. He is loving life. Check out his video.


								Honey is the last of the orange kittens. She is spayed and will be ready for a new home soon.

	FRECKLES AND CHUCKIE CHEESE ARE WITH LUANNE They are extra special kitties that need extra special homes. Both are up to date with shots and spayed/neutered. If you are interested in more information about either kitty, drop us a note at vol4animals@yahoo.com

	Freckles She gets along with all cats...very playful...rubs against furniture or walls when you walk in the room. She loves watching the birds...excellent with the litter box....not really interested in going outside...loves being an indoor kitty.
			Chuckie Cheese He gets along with all cats...very playful....loves to eat food out of your hand...can be picked up if approached properly....extremely soft hair....might be a good outdoor cat.

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			Bart is a 4 month old neutered male white and gray kitten. His face says it all - cute, sweet, cuddly..... Bart had an injury to his front leg - he is doing great so just ask about

Benefits of Adopting a Cat from a Shelter:

Adopting a cat from a shelter rather than other avenues means you are helping and not contributing to the pet overpopulation problem.
The cost of adopting a pet at an animal shelter is usually much less expensive than buying one from a breeder or pet store.
Breeders or pet stores sell pets with the incentive to make money, whereas shelters are focused on the animal's best interests.
Often cats adopted from shelters have already been spayed or neutered. Most of them have also been wormed and vaccinated.
Shelter cats are often used to being around other animals.
Many people express that adopting a cat from a shelter is extremely spiritually rewarding - knowing that they are saving a life (some shelters euthanize animals for population control) and giving them a new home.

Benefits of Adopting an Older Cat: Cat vs. Kitten

Adopting a mature cat is less maintenance. You do not have to go through the demanding and time-consuming stage of raising a kitten.
Adult cats are independent and do not need anyone home with them during the day. Purrrfect for busy or employed people.
Adult cats are often litter-box trained (although initial mistakes are possible in the beginning until the cat is used to its new surroundings) and are more likely to have some basic training.
Adopting a mature cat leaves little room for unpleasant surprises. You will have an accurate idea of the cat's temperament, full-grown size, coat, etc.
Adult cats are more likely to have already been spayed, neutered and fully vaccinated.
Adult cats understand the concept of approval and reward and are eager to please their owners.
Many adult cats came from previous homes and are usually well versed at being a good pet and a good patient should it need medical attention.
Adult cats get into less mischief, and you do not need to "kitten-proof" your home.
Older cats often handle the transition into a new home better than kittens.
Older cats are less rambunctious than kittens and may be a better choice for small children and seniors.
Older cats often have trouble finding new homes, as people are more likely to flock toward kittens.

Taken from North Shore Animal League America

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