Pet of the Week

Sophia Loves to Snuggle

Loveable, adoptable pets from tri-boro animal shelters.

Sophia is a bold, short-haired Russian Blue. She is round and warm and ready to show you who’s boss. Because she’s the “take-control” type, she’s been passed up for adoption more than once. Even though she's got a little bit of an attitude, she still never passes up an opportunity to snuggle. She arrived at the Kinnelon Animal Shelter in July of 2009 and hasn’t been able to find her perfect home since then. Sophia is the Pet of the Week because she is misunderstood and just wants to be loved. Here is some more information about Sophia: Age: about two years old Sex: female Breed: gray Russian Blue Training: litter trained Socialization: does not get along with other pets. Why Sophia is purr-fect for you: Sophia is great cat that just …

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Pet of the Week

Young Kiki Needs a Home

Loveable, adoptable pets from tri-boro animal shelters.

Kiki is a lazy, but sweet, short-haired domestic cat with a gray and white mixed coat. She is about one and a half years old. She was abandoned outside the Kinnelon Animal Shelter on a cold day last winter. Although, she was just a kitten, she has survived but can’t find a home. Shelter Volunteer Cheryl Canale said, “I really don’t understand why she hasn’t been adopted, yet.” It is surprising considering how adorable this petite, young cat is. Here is some more information about Kiki: Age: about one and a half years old Sex: female Breed: gray Russian Blue Training: litter trained Why Kiki is purr-fect for you: Kiki is wonderful cat that just hasn’t had any luck. She was abandoned in the cold and still has not been able to find a home. If…

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Pets Seeking Homes for the Holidays

Bloomingdale Animal Shelter tries to adopt out pets before Christmas.

Every year, on Dec. 25, families around the world unwrap red and green wrapping paper to find pajamas, socks, toys and more. But there are some Christmas gifts that do not wear out as quickly as your standard present. Some gifts provide memories that the receiver will treasure for the rest of their life. One gift that keeps on giving is a new family pet, and with so many homeless cats and dogs in the area, pet adoption is just one way to give back this holiday season. Ellen Ribitzki, corresponding secretary at the Bloomingdale Regional Animal Shelter Society (BASS), explained the many benefits of pet adoption, and particularly of adopting from a shelter like BASS. "With a shelter, you're getting an animal that is temperament tested, …

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