Conference misery::feline_v1

1425.0. "Cats/Kittens at Framingham Shelter" by SSMP20::DALEY () Fri Jun 03 1988 13:49

	I was just recently informed that the Framingham Shelter may 
    have to stop- for a few days only - taking in animals (the shelter
    will definately be open for adoptions) because all the walk-in cages 
    are full to capacity, as are the stack cages, all the foster homes, 
    and any spare cages at the vets. This happens every spring - new 
    kittens, dozens of them. And of course their moms - as well as good 
    ole boys too, are waiting for human parents. 
    
    So if you are looking for a kitten - the Fram. Humane  has lots of them -
    all colors and either sex. If you want a specific color - there
    is probably one at either the shelter, the vet, or a foster home
    to fit your bill. Don't forget the older ones they need a loving
    home as well as the kittens. 
    
    All cats/kittens are FeLv tested, and have their distemper shot,
    are wormed, are vet checked, and come with a spay/neuter certificate
    for kittens). All older cats are neutered by the FHS before they
    are placed up for adoption. 
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    But don't forget little orange Robby who was mentioned in an earlier
    note (ref. 1397). He apparently is still looking for a home too - and he 
    sounds like a sweetie. I don't personally know "Robby" but he sounds
    like a good companion cat; like cat who loves people. I think Robby
    must be very special. Don't forget him.
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    One more thing - if the FAHS does close up for a week or so, they
    still will help hurt cats/kittens. And they also keep track of where
    the strays are waiting, so that when space frees up again, these
    needy cats/kittens can be brought in right away. Also there are volunteers
    who go out and check on these strays each day to be sure they are
    okay. And if they look in trouble, they get trapped and helped.
    It's just that there are more kitties coming into the shelter than
    are going out to homes at the moment. It will slow down later in
    the season.                    
    
    (This is one reason the FAHS is working so hard to get a shelter
    of its own. On the 15th if June the Humane society will go before
    the Framingham Special Town Meeting and request some land be donated
    on which the Society can build a new, larger capacity shelter.
    Hope it passes). 
                                           
    Pat
     
                                                

    Note on Robby - Robby is not a FHS cat. He is living
    with someone. If you are interested in a sweet-natured orange,
    refer to the notes file. I was just taken by his description
    and wanted to mention that he was still looking for a special human
    to come bring him home.