PJ’s story: Too long to be here
‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society
PJ Russel
Friend & Volunteer
Volunteer honored
Our hats are off to Jason Giggie who was surprised recently at the Central Aroostook Humane Society for 10 years of faithful volunteering.
He enjoyed a card of thanks and cake from the shelter staff. Jason has spent many, many hours over the years giving of his time and talents and we all want to thank him for dedicating his life to making the lives of our homeless animals and our shelter staff a much happier one!
PJ the Cat
“Oh how sweet, but what a sad look” is what I thought when I first saw PJ.
PJ had been a shelter cat for over six months. I think she had hit the “depression “ stage of shelter life. For six months she saw other cats come and go. She was always hopeful she would be next. She was a very friendly, outgoing cat, although she did look as if she were wearing PJs. She also had odd facial markings of gray and white which gave her a comical look. Even with her great personality she was passed by over and over. She was older, but only 3, which is like a young adult in human terms. Given proper care, nutrition and regular veterinary visits, a cat kept indoors can live as long as 21 years or more. The average age of cats is 12-15 years. This is, of course, barring any serious medical conditions or untimely accidents.
PJ just looked so sad, I had to take her home and I’m glad that I did! PJ was a wonderful cat and so friendly. She got along well with the other members of the household and boy could she play. She was a real kitten at heart. Even after so many months at the shelter, she turned into a happy, graceful cat, running and playing with all the rest of my gang!
Next time you are looking for a cat or kitten, remember age shouldn’t be a factor. Older cats are usually socialized and are usually comfortable around the general public. They can have wonderful personalities but still can be trained to fit into your loving home.
Remember that any shelter cat will need some time to adjust. Your home is a new and open space for them. It may take some time, especially if there are other pets in the household. A stern “no fighting” and a reassuring “its OK” are phrases often used in the first few week on all the pets. But they soon will learn to tolerate, then accept each other. Just be patient!
CAHS-Richard Scovil Spay and Neuter Fund
We try very hard to educate the public on the importance of spaying and neutering. This is why we would like your help in supporting CAHS-Richard Scovil Spay and Neuter Fund. The adoption rate is higher for those animals that are already altered. A portion of each adoption goes back into our Spay and Neuter Fund, which enables us to have a revolving fund to continue altering as many pets as possible. Our goal is to have every pet altered, but that isn’t always possible. State law requires a $100 refundable deposit on unaltered or young pets. Once your pet is altered, the deposit is returned.
Let’s help these pets find homes quicker by supporting the Richard Scovil Spay and Neuter Fund. Let’s have them all spayed and neutered before they go. A cage is no life for any animal.
To donate call 764-3441 or send a donation to: 26 Cross Street, Presque Isle, Maine 04769, and note S/N Fund.
Shelter hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closing noon to 12:30 p.m. for lunch.
