Three Kitties Looking For Homes

These three cuties have been with us since the end of August, when they just "appeared" out of no where. (I'm sure they had some help in that department.) We think they were around 2 months old then, so would be about 8 months old now.

This is Hope. We were hoping she was a boy, and are now hoping for a safe & warm indoor home for her. Hence the name. She really hates walking through the snow, but insists on following when I go outside in it. She isn't much for being held right now, but loves to be petted and sits next to you for attention. She has been spayed and is up-to-date on her shots.

This is Google, Hope's brother. He is also looking for a warm indoor home. He looks like he's winking here because he had a mild eye infection. A few days of an antibiotic ointment and he's good as new. He will put up with being held for a few minutes, but much prefers to sit next to you and be loved. Google is neutered and up-to-date on his shots.

And this little beauty is the other brother, Yahoo. He is different from his siblings in that he loves to be held. This is the most loving little guy. He even will ride on your shoulder, which he did a lot when it snowed, and he wanted to be with me in the yard. He is also neutered, up-to-date on his shots and looking for a warm indoor home.

I'd love it if these three could stay together, but I also know that's near impossible. I will be satisfied when they find good furever homes where they can be loved and give love in return. They are very loving little kittens and are available for adoption for a small donation to Mitchell County Animal Rescue here in Spruce Pine. (They helped get the boys neutered and even gave food when it was needed.)

I would keep these guys myself, but already have 4 indoor kitties of my own. There just isn't enough room. I am doing the best I can with them, making sure they have lots of human contact, plenty of food, good shelter. I was afraid at first that I wouldn't be able to prepare them to be good pets for someone. I knew I had done good when each one of them, at different times, looked up at me, then bumped their forehead to mine. That means a lot coming from a cat.

Drop an email (tccrittersitters@gmail.com) or give us a call (828-467-2207), and we can set up a time for you to meet these guys. They will win your heart, if they haven't already.

Chamber of Commerce Membership

Well, so much time has passed. We still have those three adorable kittens in residence here, and are still looking for good homes for them. I will post pictures and info on them later.

As of last week, Tri-County Critter Sitters is now a member of the Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce, and we are listed in their directory. I know this will help us get out there and spread the love to as many pets as we possibly can.

That's the news for now. Take care of yourself, and your pets. And as Bob Barker always said: "Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered."

Kittens Up For Adoption

Tri-County Critter Sitters is looking for a furever home for these three beautiful kittens. They are between 5 and 6 months old, and were abandoned here nearly 4 months ago. They are all very loving and really need to be inside kitties. (Being we have 4 indoor cats here already, there really is no way we can keep these inside.)

This is Hope. She is a stand-out from her brothers as she is short-haired and of course feels she is a queen in the making. She loves to play with sticks and string, but her real favorite past time is being petted. She's not much for being picked up and held (and hates being put in a carrier), but loves attention and will often sit next to you or even on your lap. She has been spayed and is up-to-date on all her shots.

Google is our little adventurer. He loves to look around and explore, and it's hard to get a picture of him sitting still. He puts up with being picked up and held for a few minutes, and loves to get in your lap and sit for a bit. He's a stocky little fella with some thick, beautiful fur. He is neutered and up to date on all his shots as well.

Yahoo is a gorgeous little boy who sometimes wants to be picked up and held. He adores sitting next to you and being petted, and a lap is pretty good as well. He's pretty active, but not as much as his siblings. He's a real affectionate boy who likes to settle down and watch the world around him. Like his brother and sister, he is neutered and up-to-date on his shots.

These guys (and gal) are up for adoption for a small donation to the local animal shelter in Mitchell County. We'd love to see them in a new home(s) for Christmas. Give us a call at 828-467-2207 or email us at tccrittersitters@gmail.com.

National Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month

November is National Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month. Here is a press release from Petfinder.com that explains:

“Think of a pet that is already trained and doesn’t chew or scratch everything in sight--a pet who will love you unconditionally,” said Kim Saunders, Petfinder.com’s Director of Public Relations. “That’s what you get when you adopt a senior pet.”

Some people worry that a senior pet comes with problems, but according to Hazel Blumberg-McKee of Tallahassee, FL, there are no disadvantages. “In most cases they’ve had a home and they want one again.” She adopted eight-and-a-half-year old Sadie, and has never regretted it. “An older animal is easier to deal with. And Sadie is still playful. She plays fetch and gallops all over the place.”

At animal shelters and rescue groups everywhere, there are loving, healthy senior pets like Sadie, looking for that one special home to cherish them for the rest of their life, and they don’t ask for much: just a warm place to sleep, good meals and plenty of love.

Tri-County Critter Sitters fully supports the idea of adopting senior pets from your local shelter. In these hard economic times, many pet owners are having to make the difficult decision to give up pets that have been in their family for years, and these pets have a hard time finding homes as most people go to shelters looking for young puppies or kittens. All they want is a family to call their own.

More Dogs Looking for Homes

Boxers are pretty cool dogs. This handsome fella goes by the name of Spike and resides at the Mitchell County Animal Shelter. You can read more about him here: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=14393566.

Mocha is a Terrier Mix from the Avery County Humane Society. She is part of the training program they run through Mountain View Correctional Institution. I have personally seen some of these dogs, and it's a great program. You can read more about Mocha here: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13558329.

And last, but most definitely not least, we have a beautiful Golden Retriever Mix named Chance. He resides at the Yancey County Animal Shelter and would make a great addition to any family. More info can be found here: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=14329400.

National Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month

October is National Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month. Because of illness in my family, I have not had time to update as I usually like to. So, there is a lot of ground to cover in honor of this month. Better get started.

McCoy is a beautiful terrier mix who has been at the Mitchell County shelter in Spruce Pine since April. He really needs a good home. According to the write-up on Pet Finder, "McCoy is a very interesting character. He seems to be so intelligent. He listens well, can sit, walks on a leash contently and just looks at you like he knows exactly what's going on. McCoy is super cool looking too. He has "whiskers" and a "mustache". He is definitely one of our favorites here at the shelter. McCoy was born around June 18 of 2008." Get more info and check out more photos of McCoy here.

Or how about Harmony, a Lab/Hound mix who is currently staying with the friendly folks at the Avery County shelter in Newland. She is about 4 months old and has been spayed. She's a cute little doll just looking for a loving home to grow up in. You can get more info oh Harmoney here.

And how about this little guy at the Yancey County shelter in Burnsville. Bobby is another Lab/Hound mix who loves to have his belly rubbed. Isn't he adorable. You know you want to bring him home. Check out his page here.

Those are the three for today. And don't forget, if you adopt your pet from a shelter, we give you a 5% discount on your first scheduled pet sitting visit. Adopt a dog during the month of October and receive an additional 5% discount. Can't beat that.

Yancey County Animal Shelter - Cats

It has been nearly a month since I last posted, and I have to apologize for that. My husband has been ill, and I just haven't had much time to myself. But, hopefully he's on the road to recovery, as bumpy as that road is, and I am back to posting regularly.

And for today's post, I'd like to again feature some cats from the Yancey County Humane Society's animal shelter.

From the Society's Facebook page: "Summer adoption specials are here. In the attempt to find kittens permanent homes, they are currently being offered at a 2 for 1 adoption fee special. And certain adult cats that have been here a long time, are offered for the lowered fee of $30 ea. This includes their spay/neuter, current vaccinations, and all come litter box trained. Pictured are Reba (tortie) & Sassy (B&W) both have med. hair & are big girls."

Now, aren't these girls cute? You can check them out, along with other cats, and dogs too of course, at the shelter.

Location:
962 Cane River School Rd
Burnsville, NC, 28714

Phone:
828-682-9510

Mon - Tues:
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Thurs - Fri:
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sat:
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm