The Kitty's Corner

****DUE TO THE BLIZZARD ON SUNDAY AND THE NEED TO PREPARE  –DONATION TIMES TODAY SAT 12/19 WILL BE 10-12.

This year the team at South Shore Pet.Com is coordinating a small Goody Bag donation gift drive for animal welfare and rescue groups. We’re making 10 bags for 10 shelters/ rescue groups, we’re putting in paper towels, laundry detergent, beds, blankets, dog and cat toys and treats, and more. Would you like to help  by donating a roll or paper towels,a bottle of detergent, a blanket, toys or treats etc?

To donate call 781-447-5489 and we’ll arrange for pick up, or you can drop items off at our office at 237 Broadway in Hanover Tue 12/15 and Thursday 12/17 from 9:30-2:30pm and Saturday December 19th from 10-12. ****DUE TO THE BLIZZARD ON SUNDAY AND THE NEED TO PREPARE  DONATION TIMES TODAY SAT 12/19 WILL BE 10-12.

The Googie Bags will be delivered over the Christmas season during regular business hours. We’ll post the pictures online as we get them.

We’d like to thank our current donors!

• 10 doggie treat bags from Go Fetch Pets Bakery
• Shaklee laundry detergent by Lisa Cheatham
• LAUNDRY DETERGENT FROM South Shore Ferret Care
• cat treats and 2 cat beds, towels, and blankets by The Kitty’s Corner.
• Assorted treats and blankets from Nicole Meunier

Suggest a Shelter or Rescue Group

Our team has a few special shelters near and dear to our hearts but we’d like to invite you to suggest a worthy shelter or rescue group, and the ones with the most suggestions will make our top ten list! To suggest an organization please use the Post A Comment option below!

ps for small animal organizations we’ll substitute cat and dog treats for appropriate treats! i.e bunny treats, ferret treats, bird treats etc etc

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Enjoy shopping for your cat this Holiday, we’re making a new batch of our  signature Catnip Toys, Kitty Angel Beds, and Gift Baskets for cats, at they’ll be for sale at the “Close To Home Creations” Table at The Hanson Holiday Fair at the Mill, located at Nathaniel Thomas Mill on Rte 58 Hanson, MA Sun 12/6/09. This year we’re making our toys and beds out of a Country Cat themed fabric and Kitty Angel VIP material.

The Hanson Holiday Fair at The Mill is on Sunday December 6th from 10-4pm. You’ll also find gifts from  Close To Home Creations, they carry photo note cards and stationary,  fine art photos and  Flax Seed Warming Bags.  Additional vendors will be offering maple syrup, local honey, jams and jellies, one-of-a-kind hand made pottery, and much, much more.

Our catnip toys will be $3 for small, and $5 for body buddies (The thinner longer ones). Kitty Angel Hammock and cat carrier liners will be $8, a limited number of cat gift baskets will be available for $10 and under.

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If you are coming post a comment below and we’ll make sure to have the items you’d like to view.

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Check out this website called Draw The Dog- an artists drawings of dogs, with a twist-the cartoons appear from scratch to finish, all before your very eyes! It’s so cool.

Most Current Cartoon is Dog’s Heaven#364

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I know there’s a lot to do before guests arrive for the holiday dinners and gift giving season, but wouldn’t it be nice to look over and see a well groomed sparkling cat by your side. Your guests will be impressed, and it’s not that difficult-in most cases- to spiff up kitty and make em’ think she was professionally groomed.

First brush the coat so there are not mats and taking care to brush the fur all in one direction-preferably from the back to the feet. Second use a gentle ear cleaner with a cotton square to remove any waxy build up in the ears and freshen the ears from any odor. Next you can use a spray some spray conditioner or no bath cleaner onto a slicker brush and brush into the coat, a good quality conditioner will remove static electricity from the coat, make the fur shiny, and will make the cat looks so beautiful. In addition, the gentle fragrance will make kitty smell so clean, but not overly perfumed.

Finally, putting a holiday bow on the collar will let your cat join in with the festivities, and it is more comfortable than being tied into the fur-it will stay on longer too!

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Ava, Nicole and Zak George

Calling all boaters! You’ve planned a day on the sea, a time for fishing, basking in the sunshine, and enjoying the fresh smell of the salty air. When you arrive at the marina you load all the essential things that you’ll need  into the boat and begin to prepare for the trip. Luckily, your good friend assists you by untying the boat from the cleat and taking in the bumpers. But wait-that good friend is your dog?

Yes, that’s right. Most people would think a regular house dog wouldn’t be able to learn such a strange task, but that’s just what Nicole Meunier from Plymouth Massachusetts taught her beloved Ava to do. With the help of Zak George from Super Fetch, Nicole learned some training techniques and taught Ava how to help out around the boat, and over a few months Ava officially became part of their crew!

Super Fetch, with Zak George, is a new TV show on Animal Planet.  You may recognize Zak and his dog Venus as a dog-frisbee-duo, they’ve been actively involved in extreme dog competitions. On Super Fetch he shows pet parents a three step training process that teaches their dogs new and unbelievable tricks, while strengthen the bond between them in a loving and fun way.

Ave, The New Crew Member

Ava, a three year old, Old English Bulldog caught the attention of the scouts at Boston Casting, who were looking for potential people and their dogs for the taping of the new show Super Fetch. Nicole Said. “I guess Ava’s great personality and cute face won them over.”

Nicole and her fiance do a lot of boating from Spiniker Island in Hull, MA and she thought it would be fun to teach her dog how to untie the rope from the dock and surprise her fiance. When they called to tell her she would be on the show, she was very excited. Ava’s three step process was “Getting The Rope”, “Come On In Let’s Go” and “Pull The Bumpers In”.

What makes this work so well for all involved is having and developing a strong

bond with your dog. “Ava and I have a strong bond already,” said Nicole, “she’s curious and always wanting to learn so she took to this right away.” On the final taping where Nicole shows the world Ava’s new trick, she revealed it to her fiance for the first time too. Nicole laughs a bit and says, “He was so surprised, he had no clue what the trick was going to be, until I showed it to him at the end.”

Ava will be on one of the upcoming episodes of Super Fetch which airs on Saturdays at 8pm Eastern Time on Animal Planet. Wanna See Nicole, Ava and Zak George in action- tune in Saturday November 21st at 8pm on Animal Planet! Learn More

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As paper media begins to decline in readership and more people are getting their news and information online -pet businesses benefit by becoming web savvy. Jumping on the web to find a telephone number, directions, hours of operation, and even shopping online have become a way of life for a lot of people, and pet owners are among them.

Nowadays a pet business must have a web presence in order to succeed in reaching the Internet world. A website is an extension of the business, but if having a website is out of the budget, creating a Facebook page is the next best thing -and it’s free.

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Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts
announces “Feline Friend-Z”

New non-profit animal shelter extends adoption center hours and offers reduced adoption fees to increase adult cat adoptions Adoption fees will be reduced to $100 for all cats over six months old (a $50 reduction). In addition, all bonded adult pairs (that’s two cats that came to the center together) will also be available at the single adult cat adoption fee of $100.

WHAT: The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts (APCSM) will be hosting a “Feline Friend-Z”, in an effort to find forever homes for their resident cats and to raise awareness about the newly formed non-profit’s animal shelter. “Feline Friend-Z” will feature reduced adoption fees for adult cats and extended adoption hours while providing an opportunity for the community to visit the shelter, meet the new team and acquaint themselves with the many adult cats that are in the APCSM’s care.

The APCSM is hosting the “Feline Friend-Z” as a means to inform and encourage potential adopters about the benefits of bringing an adult cat into their homes. Often, the playfulness of a kitten overshadows their older felines, but adopting an adult cat allows for a better match of the cat’s personality to the adopters and their lifestyles.
Community members interested in adopting a new friend are encouraged to visit the adoption center and to also visit www.apcsm.org <http://www.apcsm.org/> for more information about the adoption process and available pets.

WHEN: Tuesday October 27th, 4 – 8pm
Thursday October 29th, 2 – 8pm
Friday October 30th, 2 – 4pm
Saturday October 31st, 12 – 4pm

WHERE: Animal Protection Center’s Adoption Center, 1300 West Elm St Ext, Brockton
The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts (APCSM) is an open admission animal care and adoption facility, with focus on prevention of cruelty to animals, education and helping the community. Each year, over 4,000 animals in the area find themselves with nowhere to turn. The APCSM is committed to providing these homeless animals with humane and compassionate care in their time of need. For more information, visit www.apcsm.org <http://www.apcsm.org/> .

Press Release by: Chuck Givonetti, Board of Directors Clerk
Animal Protection Center

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My friend Rogers Cat, Champ-needs to find a new home because my friend has developed an allergic reaction to him, and he really wants to find him a good and happy home.

Champ is a really nice cat-check out the pictures attached, when I met him -I was in-love-but I already have 6 cats, and that’s the maximum I can care for on my own.

Champ is a timid guy, but enjoys petting when he finds people sitting somewhere quietly. He really is a mush…never getting over stimulated or aggressive. He doesn’t get along well with other cats-(When he lived with 7 of them)

He would be a really nice cat for a single person or a quieter household, although he is living with a houseful of people right now and doing fine.

Roger Say’s: “He’s pretty sedentary most of the time, but has his moments of higher activity. He’ll play if you have a string on the end of a stick. He also will chase a laser. But most of the time he likes to cat nap. He’ll sleep on your bed or he also likes the cat condo that I made for him, which I will also give with Champ. He likes to visit while you sit on the couch reading or watching TV. He doesn’t like to be picked up but he does love to be petted, especially his cheeks! Overall he’s a calm cat who will allow you to pet him endlessly without becoming over stimulated. The only food he likes are his kibble and cat treats. He has no desire for human food, even tuna.” Champ is 9 years old.

If you have room in your heart or home for another cat-especially if you have no cats at this time, please consider talking to Roger about Champ.
He can be reached by calling 781-910-7836 or email him at : rogerjosephparadis@gmail.com

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Dog at Paws In The Park "Photo By Pam Weber"

Sunday October 11th was a beautiful fall day and the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts benefited from the sunshine and warm weather, along with hundreds of animal lovers who came out to support the 1st Annual Paws in the Park benefit event, held at Borderland State Park.

Volunteers, and community businesses orchestrated a fun and well-organized event for participants. The APCSM reached their initial goal of $50,000, and with an event as successful as Paws In The Park, they demonstrated that they’re well on their way to getting this new organization off the ground.

Volunteers at The Paws In The Park Event "Photo By Pamela Wber"

The APCSM, recently formed to step in and take over the MSPCA’s closing shelter in Brockton, is a tight knit group of animal experts, local business leaders, animal lovers, and volunteers, and they’re opening their doors-and organization- with an invitation for more people from all backgrounds to step forward and become a part of what they’re hoping to do to help animals.

Paws In The Park attracted dogs of all shapes and sizes, and ages. When I first arrived I recognized Sheena, a beautiful, sweet shelter dog. Sheena is an eleven years old girl who’s been looking for a new home for months-she’s a well behaved, and lovable girl, who is looking for a home without cats or kids. Although tired from the dog walk, she rested and was enjoying being out in the sunshine, laying in the grass, and being around people for the day.

Sheena Needs A Home "Photo By Pam Weber"

While Sheena took a break for pictures, I got a chance to chat with Megan Plante, who works at the shelter and was there when it was the MSPCA. I was curious to know what happened to the animals in the shelter when the MSPCA’s management ended at the end of September. “Some were transferred,” she said, “Rabbits went to a rabbit rescue, and some animals, like Sheena, stayed in the shelter.”

Afternoon activities at Paws In The Park included a canine agility demonstration. Amy White, a volunteer who helps run agility classes at the shelter, was helping direct dogs owners through the agility course with their dogs. “This is a great way for beginners to see first hand if they’d like to sign up for classes” said Amy. Dogs of all sizes were walking up the double wide planks, and having fun.

Jessica Stone of The Pet Pantry "Photo by Pamela Weber"

The Pet Pantry, a group of teens from the Easton area, were collecting pet food donations and promoting their efforts to help area pets stay in their homes. Jessica Stone said “We collect pet food donations and money, and we buy pet food and supplies and donate them to area food pantries, so families struggling financially can feed their furry friends too!” To join their efforts go to: www.helpfeedpets.org or call 508-587-3752.

The best part of the day was talking with so many interesting people and meeting so many beautiful dogs. For more information on the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts go to apcsm.org.

All photos are the property of SouthShorePet.Com and Pam Weber.

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