Cats, Dogs, etc.

June 4, 2010


ANIMALS AVAILABLE
FOR ADOPTION AT THE
COUNCIL BLUFFS ANIMAL SHELTER
2821 SOUTH 15TH STREET
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501
712-328-4656


GAGGLES OF KITTENS are at our shelter waiting for someone to come and adopt them. To encourage you to adopt two of these little darlings instead of just one – SOLAS (Support Our Local Animal Shelter) will be paying the adoption fee ONLY for one kitten when you adopt two. You will still be responsible for paying for the refundable bonds – but you will have two little adorable darlings instead of just one!

Muffin and her brothers – Lyman, Perkins, Winthrop and Clucus are the little cuddled up group of kittens that you see pictured. They are all 7-8-week-old shorthaired brown tabby babies who were found in the 3300 block of Chippewa. I still maintain that there is nothing cuter in the world than baby kittens and this group is proof positive!!!!

Pyewacket – named after the cat in the movie classic “Bell, Book and Candle” is one of the friendliest cats that are currently available for adoption at our shelter. This fantastic 1-year-old feline loves to be held in your arms like a baby. If you’d like to get a better look at Pyewacket, she’s one of the current “stars” on CBTV this week.

Muscatine is “purrfection” in a long luxurious bluish gray fur coat. He’s a 3-year-old charmer who would much rather be hanging out at your house than even, temporarily, residing in a stainless steel kennel at our shelter. Muscatine would make a “purrfect” lap cat and is just waiting for YOU to come and adopt him.

Charlie Brown from “Peanuts” fame is anxiously bouncing around in his kennel because he just knows that you’ll be coming through the front doors of our shelter very soon to make him your very own life long companion! He’s a 3-year-old very affectionate Rat Terrier in a short suit of white, black and tan. Charlie Brown was wearing a blue harness when he was found wandering around on Mill Street.

Riviera would tell you what a very handsome fellow he is – IF he could only speak something other than “dog!” This charming fellow is a 5-year-old Chihuahua and Terrier mix in a medium length suit of white and soft tan. Riviera walks well on a leash – but he would much prefer just being carried around in your arms. This fluffy little canine was found in the 800 block of South 35th Street.

Audrey, Patsy, Panda and Stripes - the four adorable Guinea Pigs that were in last week’s column are STILL waiting for someone wonderful to come and adopt them. Guinea Pigs are very low maintenance animals and make great pets. They even respond to you by “whistling” when you pet them.

SOLAS volunteers will be at PetSmart in Council Bluffs this Saturday from Noon until 3:00 with dogs available for adoption from our shelter and we’ll also be at Petco on 72nd and Dodge this Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. with cats available for adoption from our shelter and from our Temp Adopt Program.

Thanks to our newest Kennel Sponsors – Terry and Karen Taulborg – “Bless The Animals Who Stay Here.”

KENNEL SPONSORSHIPS - SOLAS is looking for individuals and organizations to be Kennel Sponsors. The cost is $500 per kennel, which is tax deductible. A royal blue plaque with your name, business or loved one’s name in white lettering would be attached to the door of the kennel for one year or longer. You can indicate sponsorship of either a dog or cat kennel – or any combination thereof when multiple sponsorships are made. The money will be used to benefit the animals at the Council Bluffs Animal Shelter.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!!!!!! Do you have 3-4 hours on Saturday once a month to play with kittens, cats and dogs and introduce them to potential “furever” pet parents? Do you have a spare room in your home to foster kittens? Then we need your help – please call us at 712-256-2287.

If you are interested in making a tax-deductible donation to SOLAS to help us pay for medical care and specialty food for the shelter animals, please call us at 712-256-2287, email us at solas@cox.net - or mail a donation to SOLAS, 1204 North 28th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 50501-0751. All donations are very much appreciated.