Still Here

Well, Tri-County Critter Sitters is still here, albeit we're feeling a bit beat up lately. Besides family members who have been besieged with various medical issues of late, we also lost one of the adorable kittens we have been raising.

Yahoo was a true beauty, and we were really looking forward to seeing the gloriously beautiful adult cat we could tell he was going to become. But it wasn't meant to be. He went to the Rainbow Bridge on March 1st, and we're still heartbroken about it. He will forever be missed.

Even as we continue to mourn Yahoo, we continue to push forward in our efforts to spread the idea of adopting from your local animal shelter. June is Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month, and as we always do, if you adopt a cat from your local animal shelter this month, we will give you 5% off your first booking. That's on top of the 5% you get if you're a first time client, and other first time client discounts we will discuss at your initial consultation.

And as always, in the famous words of Bob Barker, we ask that you help control the pet population...have your pets spayed or neutered.

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.

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.

KitKat

This is KitKat. Isn't she a cutie. She is a domestic shorthair currently residing at the Yancey County Animal Shelter in Burnsville. She's had all her shots, is already spayed and is declawed (so you'll want to keep this one inside).

I just love this photo. Hats off to whomever took it. It's beautiful

The Yancey County Shelter can be contacted at 828-682-9510 or email at ychs@ccvn.com.

And don't forget, if you adopt a cat from your local shelter during the month of June, you will get a total of 10% off your first booking with us. Just today and tomorrow left, so you'd better hurry.

Meet Banjo

Check out this little cutie. If you've read my personal blog, you know I have an affinity for Beagles. They are the cutest little things, and this one is no exception.



Banjo is up for adoption at the Yancey County Animal Shelter in Burnsville, NC. He has been neutered and is up-to-date on his vaccinations. (You can get a bit more info on his Petfinder page: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13190650.)



They Yancey County Shelter can be contacted by phone at 828.682.9510 or through email at ychs@ccvn.com. They also have a site set up on Petfinder where you can view other dogs and cats who are looking for homes: http://petfinder.org/shelters/NC08.html.



Don't forget, if you adopt a pet through your local animal shelter, you will receive a 5% discount on your first booking with us. And if you adopt a cat during the month of June, Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month, you will receive another 5% discount on top of that, for a total of 10% off. You sure can't beat that with a stick. ;-)

Meet Hazel

This is Hazel. She is up for adoption at Mitchell County Animal Rescue (MCAR) in Spruce Pine (828.765.6952).

Hazel recently saved the life of another cat in Yancey County (http://wkyk.com/news_flash7.shtml), and she deserves a good forever home to call her own.

Don't forget, June is National Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month, and many shelters are offering reduced priced or even free cat adoptions.

If you're looking for a good companion, cat or dog, look no further than your local animal shelter. And don't forget have your pets spayed or neutered.

National Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month

Shout it from the rooftops.

OK, maybe that's not really a good idea. People might talk. But, it's a good idea to let people know that June is National Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month...a great time to head out to your local shelter and adopt a cute little furball of your very own. There are plenty there looking for good homes with warm laps to curl up on.

I am going to feature some kitties from the local shelters in Mitchell, Yancey and Avery counties here in Western NC this month. You can check out Petfinder as well.

Tri-County Critter Sitters offers a 5% discount for a client's first booked visit if their pet(s) were adopted from a shelter, and as an added incentive, if you adopt a cat during this month, you will receive an added 5% discount (bringing it up to a total of 10% off your first booking).

So, if you're lonely and in need of a lovable companion to help keep your bed warm at night, why not head to your local shelter and check out the many cats and kittens just waiting to become your very own furbaby.

More Adoption News

Yay...I am so happy. Glory found a home. I was just informed that Glory the cat was adopted by a family with kids.

That's two down...and many, many more to go.

Adoption News

An update in Autumn the Golden Retriever.

My friend Sharon Huskey adopted Autumn. She now has a good home, and I will update with new pictures of her later on.

Congratulations Sharon and Autumn.