Some Background on George George would maintain a low menacing growl as soon as anyone entered the front room where he was crated. He would lash out if you came near. To make it safer for volunteers cleaning his cage and myself for cleaning and socialization, I replaced his whisk broom with the “George Broom” […]
Continue readingAlmost as Many Volunteers as Cats… Seemed Like It!!!
A Big Thank You and a Huge NTCR Cats Off to the Nielsen Corporation for including us in their volunteer program and helping us out today
Continue readingUpdate on: A Fostering to “Keep ‘Em Alive and Thriving” Thank You!!!
All Three Momma’s are now in foster care. Thanks Darlene, for taking in Treasure and her trove of 4 also. The other mom and family are now with us. A huge thank you to NTCR volunteer Darlene for taking in five new tenants. She’s giving extra care to Momma Wonder and her four babies […]
Continue readingFostering to Keep ‘Em Alive and Thriving
Mugsy who is about half the size of his six siblings is just learning how to eat wet food and is being introduced to baby kibble. He apparently is saving some for later, given that his tongue is long enough. Thoughts of fostering? Leave a message if you can help. Two more were born at […]
Continue readingRevisiting Hidey-Cat Fric
As shown in an earlier blog, Fric is not an “in your face” cat looking to be adopted. This under the radar cutie would make any home a happier place. So ask about our “hidey-cats when checking out the shelter. […]
Continue readingNew Momma Treasure Enjoying Her Bunk Bed
On the advice of my best friend, Laura, I used the divider, which usually comes with crates, as a shelf. Now Treasure has over 50% more space so she can take a well-deserved timeout from the kids. Being the great mom that she is, Treasure comes down regularly to nourish her growing babies. […]
Continue readingNTCR at Aurora Street Festival – June 1
A day well spent promoting our shelter, adoptions and the need for volunteers.
Continue readingRSVP’s for Cats the Musical Coming In
Besides sending out the invitation to all the volunteers, the cats also sent them to a number of VIP’s. RSVP’s are starting to come in.
Continue readingCats the Musical
For the past two weeks at the shelter there has been a lot of yowling and caterwauling going on. As you approach the room to see what the problem is, the noise stops……. Last week, I was sure I could discern a tune and actual words. It sounded like: Midnight Not a sound from the […]
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