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Heaven
(was Teeny), adopted November, 2001 My
name is Laurel Stryker and on my 17th birthday in November 2001, my father
brought me into the MCSPCA to adopt a kitten after my cat passed away.
One of the volunteer's pointed out the smallest little kitten I had ever
seen and said her name was "Teeny." "Teeny" was taken
away from her mother too soon and hardly had any hair because of fleas.
On top of which, the poor thing had a cold! The volunteer told me that
because of all "Teeny" went through and at her age, she was
very nervous and did not like people.
Sincerely,
About
4+ years ago, my husband and I adopted an older female cat from MCSPCA
named Tiger. We had come in with our dog ( he was being neutered that
day), and before picking him up that afternoon, we were visiting the kitties
in the shelter.
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Hello, My
name is Kathy Schoenleber...I adopted "Spots"(kitten) renamed
him to "Cody" (as the kids called him that)on September 28th
2005. We are so happy we have him! He blended right in with the family.
When i brought him home, he never hid or was scared. It was like he knew
this house already lol.. He loves to run up and down the stairs and "jump"
lol..Then when its bedtime, he loves sleeping in the big bed with us.
He always gives out kisses as if he is thanking us for adopting him. Its
the most cutest thing and the kids get a big kick out of that. Sorry dont
have a pic but he is white with a black tail and black spots here and
there. He is soooo adorable!
After my
cat Morgan died unexpectedly last summer, I wanted to wait awhile to get
another cat until I felt like I was ready to get so attached to a new
animal. When my boyfriend Brock and I came into the MSCPCA on April 30,
2005, we were excited about the prospect of bringing home a new family
member. I knew it was going to be a hard choice with all of the adorable
cats to choose from and it took us several hours to walk through the kennel
and meet some of the especially cute ones that caught our eye. The prospect
of choosing just one was so hard - why couldn't we just take them all?!
- and we even considered taking home two. We didn't even see "Baby"
(we've renamed her Chloe!) right away because she was in the open room
with a number of other cats, but as
My children
and I had been visiting the MCSPCA every weekend in hopes of finding our
forever companion for a period of several months. We always left feeling
disappointed. I knew that finding a dog that would be good with two small
children and a cat would be difficult so I didn't give up hope. Then one
fateful Sunday I was feeling kinda lazy. I wasn't sure if I wanted to
make the trip out to the shelter only to come home empty handed, again.
But eventually I decided that it would be just my luck not to go this
one weekend and miss out on my future companion. Boy did I make a good
choice in going. There in the back of one of the kennels was my beautiful
Summer, formerly known as Ginger. She was very sweet and quiet. She came
right over to the fence and leaned against it so she could be rubbed.
We brought her out for a walk and was FANTASTIC with my children, even
the four yro that tends to be very "hands on". It was love at
first sight for all of us. It turns out that Summer was picked up as a
stray. She was grossly underweight. She had tell-tale signs of neglect.
Part of her tail and ear was missing due to flies. Apparently she was
tied on a short leash for most of her life and was being eaten alive by
flies. The MCSPCA estimated that Summer was 3-4 years old. She was classified
as a beagle/shep/terrier mix although several people have told me they
can see greyhound or whippet in her. My vet even told me that she can
see some Doberman in her. I don't particularly care what kind of mutt
she is, as long as she's my mutt. My family loves her and we can tell
she loves us.
Puddin' just loves being part of our home and we feel so lucky to have her. She's the perfect companion and fits into our family just like she's been here forever. Her favorite things are long walks; chasing bees in our back yard, relaxing on the porch or sofa with us, belly rubs, her daily brushing, and of course, dog treats. She also enjoys visits with our daughter's dog Shadow, also adopted from the MCSPCA at age 8. We hope people consider adopting older dogs - Puddin' was completely housetrained, well mannered, and we are quite sure she understands English. She's gentle and sweet and well loved by everyone. Sincerely, Lady, who is the talker of the two, is a chatter box. She was at the shelter for a couple of months and is a hand full! She loves to chase her tail and swim in the bay. We went to the shelter to bring one dog home but when we were there and saw all the pets that needed a home my heart hurt. So since I am a huge dog lover and have had more then one at a time before, I just had to take 2. Lady already knows how to get her way with me(hahaha) We love her and her wet kisses too. I have to admit at first, we were a little nervous about adopting pit bulls. But they are the sweetest most loving dogs I have ever had! They were a little scared of each other at first, but are learning to love each other. They even ruff house in the yard together now! With a little time we have become a big happy pack. Lisa and Rich
Thanks to everyone who took care of me while I was at the MCSPCA. Please tell Nan she was right........ I adjusted to my new home very quickly (24 hours). Love your friend, Bruno All the best , Zoe I adopted
Pugsley Addams 2 years ago this month. He is a purebred black Pug who
will turn 6 years old this October. When I first visited the SPCA I had
every intention of adopting a cat but being unable to decide on which
of the many wonderful cats you had for adoption I decided to take a break
and check out the dogs. Well just as I was finishing my "tour"
I wound up in the small dog room. All of the dogs were barking and yapping
at my arrival except for one lone little guy just sitting in his cage
staring very seriously into space. I asked one of your attendants why
he was there and what was wrong with him and she said "NOTHING!".
As it turns out his family gave him up after raising him for four years
because he wasn't getting along with another dog they had brought into
the family. I asked her if I could meet him and she took him out of his
cage and brought him outside. I immediately fell in love with his squishy
little face and his quiet demeaner. He was pretty shy at The success of the story is-- shortly after adopting Pugsley I got the chance to move to New York City and I took Pugsley with me. He really loves the big city and has met so many other pugs on his journeys through Central Park! He gets along wonderfully with my roomates, friends and family and is just a delight to have around. I was told when I adopted him that he didn't get along with other dogs but I don't find this statement to be 100% true. Occassionally he growls at big dogs but over-all he is friendly and outgoing. I really tested his tolerance for other dogs when I started dating my now fiance who has a chocolate lab named Bosco. At first Pugsley was jealous of Bosco and would growl and nip at him when Bosco would try to eat his food or if I didn't show him enough attention. It took a few months of introductions to really get Pugsley used to Bosco and now he follows him around "like a puppy dog" and they are the best of friends. I think sometimes people give up on their dogs/cats too quickly before trying to find a solution to a behavior problem. Pugsley may have had troubles at his former owners home but with a bit of guidance, training and lots of love he has developed into a wonderful pet and member of the family. He has been through a lot in his short life but I think now he finally realizes that he has found a friend for life in me (and Bosco!) and he is truly the best dog a person could have. Thanks for letting me adopt him. I can't remember what my life was life before he came along! Sincerely, Kisses and
licks to all,  We
adopted Kairos and he became part of our already large family of people
and tropical fish. His story up to this point is a bit sad, and mostly unknown.
About six months ago, he was rescued from some sort of testing laboratory,
and brought to a rescue kennel, where he remained until last week, when
he was brought to the shelter. The kennel owner was very fond of him, and
felt she had become too attached, and that was our good fortune.
We weren't exactly looking for a dog, but we knew we'd be getting one this year. The timing was good, though, as our budget just opened up enough to allow for the special needs of a large pet, and the tax refund arrival allowed us to stock up on equipment and food, as well as pay the shelter fees for taking the dog. At the shelter, our Kairos is known as Tigger, but we're not going to hold that against him. We are anxious to see him, because he was neutered today, and we want to make sure he's feeling okay and give him plenty of love and comfort after such an ordeal. But we don't get to pick him up til tomorrow afternoon. So far, we've gotten a nice harness for buckling him into a seat belt,
and a leash to attach to that, plus a cool yellow vest for walks, because
he's not gotten enough exercise, and we think he'll need help adjusting
to the cold. We're going to buy him a training leash and collar as he
gets used to things, and train him according to advice from the Monks
of New Skete. We got their book, How To Be Your Dog's Best Friend, and
another book called Adopting a Dog, by John Ross and Barbara McKinney.
We also ordered this great portable bed that will serve as a "crate,"
since he's used to spending most of his time in a confined space, and
we want him to feel he can do that if he needs to. The best thing about
this portable bed is that we can take it with us when we go camping this
summer. We think Kairos is going to love camping. After meeting
our first dog Yankee, Eddie fell in love with her. He walked around her,
sniffing her and giving her kisses. He Jen Bentley
& Brian Orlando (Yankee and Eddie too!)
Roni Benscher We just recently had to put two of our pets to sleep and having had pets all my life, there was something missing. So, I talked my family into adopting a cat and by the time I made it to the shelter, it was 2 cats! Luke and Leah are adapting well, becoming more friendly and happy as the days go by. Leah is the more aggressive and inquisitive one, while Luke is still a little skiddish and more intimidated. They are both happy, purring little 9 month old kitties and we all love them – even the cockatiel we have. Thanks MCSPCA!
It's me Annie! You all remember me as Seashell. My new mom and dad adopted me on December 30, 2004 (they like to think me as their New Year's baby). In my new life, I've been renamed to Annie and am adapting to my new name and home very nicely. My new family tells me that I'm loving, affectionate, well mannered and the best companion anyone could ever ask for. Since I've been with them, I have pretty much taken charge of the house. I take care of my new family and make sure they are always kept warm because I like to snuggle up very closely. Walks in the park, fetch in my new fenced-in backyard, long car rides, tummy scratches and squeaky toys always keep me happy and bouncing around leaving a smile on anyone's face that I pass by. I love to give hugs and gentle kisses and I pose very pretty for the camera. While I do have my own bed, I love to sleep with mom and dad. They say that I like to snore, but I tell them "who me"? My new family took me to Dr. Berg and he said that I passed my first doctor's appointment with flying colors (very exciting!). Thank you to all the wonderful people of the Monmouth County SPCA who took care of me during my long stay. You definitely loved me and had faith in me. Hugs and kisses, Annie (a.k.a
Seashell) Jennifer,
BIG, Oscar, Mikey and Rocky Hopefully, I can come back to visit (not to stay!) sometime. I still don't like to ride in the car very much, though, so I don't know when that will be. Ok, there
are some interesting sounds in the hallway, so I have to go bark. I just adopted Kennedy on Halloween. When I was at the shelter lots of younger cats were jumping up and down for attention but seven year old Kennedy just looked at me, purred, and I could see her thinking "You *will* take me home." So I did and we are having a wonderful time. I'm a graduate student so I spend a lot of time at home reading. Kennedy is a very academic cat and she likes to curl up on my lap and put out one paw on the book to keep the page open, purring all the while. Never fear though, we also take lots of study breaks to play. Kennedy likes to chase small balls, shoe laces, and lights. Vera |
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2005! 
We
adopted our cat Gina about a year ago to the day from the MCSPCA. She
was known as Stray #25610. She was the little black and white cat that
had been found trapped in a cat carrier outside in the cold.
I
have attached some photos of her. There is a group shot of all the cats
eating with Roxy the dog looking on. Then there is Gina's first christmas;
she got so many presents to play with that she got a little overwhelmed
and had to take a nap on the window seat. The third is her with her sister
Lily.
Gina
would like to thank everyone at the shelter for taking care of her while
she was there, and also for taking care of Roxy, Lily, and Lando, who
were called Abby, Lilly, and Harry while they were there.
My
Fiancé Michael Olivieri and I Candice Symington adopted our Chief,
a black and white Border Collie on New Year’s Eve 2004. Chief was
in the shelter because he was bought from a Point Pleasant pet store in
which the owners’ said that they could not handle him, he was very
active and they lived in a town house so there was not enough room for
him. 
I
found Chief because Michael and I just recently had bought our first home
and I needed a dog. There was always a family dog in my household growing
up and when we bought the house it was time for me to have my own family
dog, who is like my son. All the pets my family had were always from a
shelter or an animal that needed a home. The first time I saw Chief was
after my routine visit with my neurologist , I told him about my search
for a dog and he suggested I visit the MCSPCA because that is where he
got his dogs from. So after hearing that my Mom and I took a ride to the
MCSPCA to look at the dogs. As we were walking through we saw a 4 month
old Border Collie named Chief. I asked about him and was told all of his
details, and I put an application in on him. Well, December 31, 2004 I
received a phone call telling me that I can come pick up Chief. So I went
and picked him up and he has been like a son to us ever since. Chief being
a Border Collie is very active and we have a huge fenced in backyard so
he has plenty of room to have fun. Michael and I are outdoors people so
we are always playing with Chief in the yard and it’s good that are
house is of a decent size because the games always seem to continue when
we are all inside. 
Chief
has been such a special addition to our lives, I couldn’t imagine
not having him here. We just adopted a little brother for Chief, his name
is Murphy he is a Border Collie mix that came from the Humane Society
at the time he was 7 weeks old now he is 4 months old. We felt Chief needed
a friend that would have the same stamina the he has which we found. Chief
and Murphy run around like you wouldn’t believe. We give Chief a
life that he deserves and we are all so happy together in our home. Thank
You.
My
boyfriend and I adopted Teddy on December 3rd 2004. He was part of a litter
of collie mix puppies. He was about 3 months old when we got him and since
then
he has brought so much happiness into our home and everyone around him.
When I picked him up from the shelter his sister was in the clinic for
having a seizure and not too long after I adopted him he was diagnosed
with epilepsy, but that didn't change a thing. He has been on medicine
to control the seizures and he gets regular bloodwork and he is as happy
as can be. He likes to swim and play tug of war and catch. He thinks he
is a lap dog so when I'm on the computer he jumps up and lays accross
my lap.He also enjoys going to the dog park and playing with his friends(many
of them from the MCSPCA also) . Here are some pictures some from when
he was a puppy and what he looks like now. Thank you for giving my boyfriend
and I the chance to share a wonderful companion together. You guys do
a great job, Keep up the good work. 
Hi,
these two lovers are known as "THE TWINS", AKA...Kirby and Melody.
I was fostering a mother cat and her three kittens for the shelter during
the summer. Kora was the mom, but the babies didn't make it. That was
very hard for me, and I didn't know if I could take anymore after that.
I still had Kora, because there was no room for her to go back to the
shelter, when I got a call from Stacey that two kittens were dropped off
over night and were found at the front door, and could I foster them.
I went in and looked at them (only 4 weeks old) and said YES! I would
take them. Well after living with everyone for a few months, I became
very attached to all of them, but I knew I had to bring them back soon
so they could be adopted out as kittens. The day came when I brought everyone
back, and had a breakdown when I had to leave them there. I brought Kora
back with them, since she adopted them too as her own. Well I was at the
shelter everyday visiting them to see if they had been adopted......I
thought I would give them a week, and see what would happen. My cats at
home were not too happy with a full house, so I thought I would give it
a shot to try to get them adopted. I just couldn't do it! I was back within
the week to take them home. I love them so much and they are the best
kittens! They are very spoiled, and they seem to keep the other cats,
Lucky (adopted at the shelter in 2003) and Horatio company. They are their
big brothers! We are one big happy family. I wanted to keep Kora too,
but thought I would give her one more week and weekend at the shelter
to see if anyone would take her. Well, I went in on Monday the 31st of
October, and she was adopted over the weekend! With a friend I might add....Tigerini!
I was happy and sad to see her gone, but I knew that she would have a
good home. If her new parents read this and want pictures of her, from
when I fostered her, please get my contact info from Stacey or Nora at
the shelter. I really have great pictures of her, and would love to share.
Thanks to everyone at the shelter for all your hard work! The twins thank
you too and from the picture you can tell they are very happy. 
On
September 29th, I was adopted by my new Mommy and can I say - life has
never been so good! Mommy wasn't crazy about my name, Galahad, so she
calls me Mikey, but mostly she just says Sweet Kittie or Sweetheart. She
loves me, I guess. And I fit right in at her house the first day. I have
all my own toys, lots of window sills to sit in and watch the yard, I
get brushed every day and sleep right next to Mommy at night. What more
could a boy want? 
Hi,
I'm JitterPup. At the MCSPCA I was known as just "Pup." I only
stayed there for a week, but I'm so glad you guys helped me to find my
(FOREVER!) Mom & Dad. I know they're as happy to have me, as I am
to have them.
soon
as we met her we saw how playful and sweet she was. We talked it over
and as soon as we made our decision that she was the one we wanted, we
were anxious to introduce her to her new home! That first weekend with
her was very memorable, we figured out why her name was Baby! We barely
got any sleep, she kept us up most of the night crying and I honestly
felt like we had a new baby in the house. And not much has changed, she
loves sleeping with us and in the morning when she's hungry, she loves
to cry and headbutt us to wake us up! But my boyfriend and I were in love
with her almost instantly and since then the three of us are just one
big happy family. She is such a big part of our lives, I cant imagine
her not being here with us. And I think all the time of how happy I am
to know that we were able to give such an adorable little girl a good
home! Thank you to everyone at MSCPA for taking such good care of all
the animals who come to you lost or abandoned or hurt, and for helping
find such a good match for us. I hope to come back at some point and find
Chloe a brother or sister!
Dear
Friends,
doggy
tees that I strut around in. During this cold winter, I got a warm furry
leopard print coat! Mommy and daddy treat me like I am their daughter.
They take me out with them wherever they go (we went trick or treating
last year), they play with me everyday, and I am allowed to sleep on the
bed with them. When they get married this November, I will even get to
be the ringbearer (and wear a beautiful set of silver wings)! 
Hi!
We adopted Willie in June. We were going to the shelter just to "look."
As soon as we saw Willie we knew we wanted him. He had the most beautiful
coloring. The people at the shelter let us play with him outside and we
knew this was our dog. We took him home that night and we changed his
name to Mason. Mason is a friendly, playful, and sweet dog. He loves cuddling
up next to us and playing in the backyard. Although many people think
pitbulls are scary, Mason proves how gentle and loving they really can
be. Everyday we are so thankful that Mason is a part of our lives!
Here's
Vinny, the skinny (well he was skinny when we got him) white terrier mix
we adopted from MCSPCA in the summer of 2000. He has a rescue Brittany
sister, Annie, and a rescue Cocker brother, Russell, but even though he
is the little guy, he still runs things around here. Not doing too bad
for a little mutt you guys picked up starving off the street. 
When
nine- year old Puddin Pie's elderly owner passed away, a family member
brought her to the shelter.
Puppy,
who is now called Buddy was at the shelter for a very long time. We were
glad to be able to give him a home. At first he was a bit shy, but has
since come out of his shell. We call him Buddy Bear because he is such
a big teddy bear. He loves to give kisses and sit on my lap( he thinks
he is a lap dog even-though all that fits in my lap is his butt). He had
a rocky start in life and is not always sure he likes other dogs. He loves
to go for walks and is learning how to walk nice and not pull me down
the street. He also loves the car and loves to lick the glass (the back
sit of my car is now his full of drool and hair no matter how much I clean
it) hahaha. We love him so much and are so happy to give him the home
he deserves!
I'm
not sure of the name of the woman at your shelter who saw a glimmer of
good in Bear...an aggressive, 10 month old bichon who'd been left with
you in the spring of 03. Thankfully, she took a leap of faith and called
Delaware Valley Bichon Rescue. My husband and I drove up on May 30, 2003
and picked up Bear. Poor guy had been terribly abused by the woman he
lived with and was terrified of other dogs as well. It took seven months
for him to trust me but thankfully was okay with men...generally. We didn't
feel that we could adopt Bear out and added him to our family instead.
What a wonderful boy
My
name is Jason and I recently adopted Coco. She is a great dog and i love
her very much.
Hi
to all my friends at the MCSPCA. I just wanted to give you an update since
I found my new home. My name is Bruno now, but most of you were calling
me Meatball during my stay there (aka Brick). Well, where do I begin.....
I am such a happy guy, not to mention, my mom and dad treat me like a
king. They really love me a lot. They are always giving me belly rubs
(not that I'm complaining) and kissing me! Of course, I am kissing them
too!!! I love car rides and will go anywhere you want to take me. I love
the beach, they take me there all the time. The water is great. I love
my yard, where I get to run in circles and then relax and lay in the sun.
I have put on a few pounds in the last 10 months, but everyone says I
look very healthy and I am built very solid. I do have a brother, his
name is Matt and he is 14. Sometimes I get to go to his baseball games
and that is lots of fun too. I have made so many new friends and I couldn't
be happier. 
Hi!
My name is Zoe but you might remember me as LULU. My mom and dad are Dania
and Greg and they adopted me on May 4, 2004 from the MCSPCA. I am so happy
with my mom and dad. We go everywhere together and I love being out and
about. My favorite pasttimes are belly rubs which is quickly followed
by naptime. I love going for walks and the occasional BIG bone is always
a treat. I have a couple of pictures that you might remember me
by. The first pic is the very first one I ever took with my dad on the
day I was adopted. The next one is with my mom and dad and finally the
third one is a more recent shot of me hanging out. Well that's it for
now. 
Hi,
just wanted to send a big hello to all my friends at the MCSPCA. My name
used to be Winks but my new mommy renamed me Lover because I am such a
good boy and we kiss all the time. From the first moment my blue eyes
met her green eyes, I knew it was love. Life is good. I get to sleep in
the big bed and run up and down the stairs. The other night mommy got
into a big tub full of water with things she told me were called bubbles.
I tried to eat them but they just disappeared when I caught them...That
was really fun. She feeds me in my very own bowl, it has pictures of cats
on it. Oh there is one drawback to this adoption thing - mommy took me
to an animal doctor and he put a thermometer in my hinny. I hope that
doesn't happen to often! Well, me & mommy are very happy together
and we have you to thank.
I've been looking forward to updating my old friends at MCSPCA but I had to wait for my mommy to sign onto the computer she has it password protected and I'm still honing my mental telepathy skills. 
Val
met Rocco when she was volunteering at the shelter. The shepherd-mix was
7 years old. He had two homes before being surrendered to the MCSPCA.
Val immediately fell for Rocco's handsome looks and nice manners. But
she and her husband weren't sure they wanted to commit to caring for a
dog at home. Every week at the shelter, Rocco would wag his tail at Val
until she could no longer resist him. They brought him home on New Year's
Eve. Now they can't imagine life without him. Rocco enjoys lots of attention,
walks, treats, and naps.
Hi
I'm Emma but most of you at the MCSPCA know me as Spectacles. Sorry I
didn't write sooner but I've been really busy. I have a huge backyard
that is safe and fun for me to run around in and I think my mom owns a
toy store because I have a ton of them. I go for a walk at least once
a day and I love car rides. My favorite snack...Cheese! I hear that word
and I come running.
We
adopted Eddie in November 2004 from the MCSPCA. Eddie is a special needs
dog, as he's neurologic and has a tendency to shake. We're not really
sure what happened to him to cause this, but he spent a lot of time with
you and at the Red Bank Vet Hospital.
wouldn't
go back inside unless she walked with him! We couldn't leave him there
since they seemed to like each other so much. After picking him up, Eddie
and Yankee have been best friends ever since. They spend the day playing
tug of war and chasing each other around the back yard. Eddie also likes
to go to the dog park and run around like a maniac. He's helped Yankee
get over her separation anxiety and she's helped Eddie learn some coordination
(he frequently beats her at tug of war!) Yankee's also taught him how
to jump up on the bed, as he likes to be close to his new family. He's
been a great addition to our home and we love him very much.
This
is Louis (Harry) and Dizzy (Eloise), littermates that we adopted in November
2003. Dizzy is asthmatic and requires special care, but we make sure our
little girl gets whatever she needs. Louis is the tough guy and will eat
anything in sight. He once dragged a loaf of bread off the counter, ripped
through the plastic and ate almost half of it. Dizzy is very picky and
eats almost nothing, so they have to be separated when they eat, or he
will eat all of her food. They are very protective of each other. Dizzy
likes to drive us crazy and get trapped in closets and cabinets. Louis
meows non-stop next to wherever she is stuck, to let us know where she
is. We’ve learned to make sure she’s not locked in anywhere
before we leave the house. They are best friends and bathe each other
regularly, but they also fight – just like any siblings. We love
them very much and they are really happy here. Another update - a few
months before they came to us, I found a feral cat in the backyard. I
was able to do a TNR and had her spayed and got her all of her shots.
I always left out food for her and after a few months, she began to come
when I called her (Kitty) and eventually let me hold her. When winter
came, I brought her inside, but had to keep her separated from Louis and
Dizzy, who had joined us by then. She was such a special girl and I loved
her a lot, but we had no room for three, so I brought her to the SPCA.
I never stopped thinking about her, so I called yesterday to see how she
was. One of your staffers was kind enough to call her new owners and called
me back to tell me that they love her and she is very happy in her new
home. I miss her a lot, but I’m so happy to know that she is in a
good place. Just wanted to let you know that everything turned out OK
for Dizzy, Louis, and Kitty.
We
adopted Luke and Leah on January 16, 2005.
Hi
everyone!
Mikey
found me in August 2003, but he didn't come home until mid-September.
I moved to Monmouth County in the middle of August with my two cats and
4 foot iguana. Like most pet owners, I had to make a trip to the local
Petsmart on a Saturday afternoon. I know better than to walk by the adoption
areas because I always end up wanting to save all the pets there. This
time a friend that was with me insisted on going to the MCSPCA area to
look at the animals. I knew this was a bad idea for me since I did not
intend on adopting any more animals (I felt 3 was enough). I saw two cats
there, one looked like a tiny version of my 25 pound boy Oscar, the other
was a full size (16 pounds!!) orange and white cat.....Mikey. When I aproached
his cage, he got right up and started begging for my attention, when I
was talking to the volunteer he kept batting at my drink bottle. I was
in love. Having just moved and dealing with tax season, I knew I couldn't
adopt
another animal, but I couldn't stop thinking about him after we left.
Perfect age, perfect size and just too cute. I left it to "fate"
and decided that if he was still available after tax season (about a month
later) I would go get him. I was terrified someone else would adopt him
(who wouldn't want such a handsome boy?), I called almost weekly to see
if he was available. Finally the Saturday before my deadline, I went and
picked him up. He was incredibly playful and loved having his belly rubbed.
Since was his second trip to the shelter, I promised him on his way home
that he would NEVER see the inside of a shelter again and he would always
have lots of love. I was nervous about him interacting with my other two
cats since they are declawed and he is not. For the first few days, the
other cats wouldn't "talk" to Mikey, but no fights broke out.
After a week or so, the hissing stopped and they all started to play together.
Now, there are times when I have nearly 50 pounds of cat tearing through
my house! Mikey has been a wonderful addition to my home and family (except
when he plays with the blinds at 6 am on sundays to let me know its time
for breakfast). Many thanks to the great volunteers at the MCSPCA, please
keep up the good work!!
My
name is Dexter and I was adopted on September 26, 2004. I was a special
birthday present for a special 14- year old girl named Ariel. She is taking
very good care of me. I sleep in her bed with her every night and watch
ABC news with her before she goes off to school at six the morning. I
love all of her friends because they love me. We go in the car all the
time. I love to lick the bathtub after she takes a shower! Many other
cat owners say I'm spoiled! I get so many toys all the time and we even
go shopping together at Petsmart! I would definately pick being with Ariel
than being stray on the beach. When I first saw Ariel, I knew she would
come back for me. And she did! She always says that I was the kitten for
her.When I went to my first vet appointment I found out I had flea dirt
so Ariel gave me a kitten bath and I feel all better now! My vet, she
says I have an unusual personality. I cuddle and love, I purr all the
time. Before I moved in Daddy snored alot. But now, we have snoring and
purring in the house! I follow 
Ariel
all around the house. During the day, Ariel goes to high school, her sister
goes to middle school, daddy goes to work far away from here, and mommy
works really close! Sometimes she will come and see me during the day!
But, otherwise, I have the house to myself. I am so happy that Ariel took
me home, I can't wait to spend the next 10 years and many more to come!!
Hi
everyone! My name is Shadow and I am eight years old. I was adopted from
the shelter after being there for 6 months! Mommy thought I was adorable
and very sweet so she took me for my first walk at the shelter, and we
fell in love! She and my new daddy took me home a couple of days later
and I love my new home! I'm very laid-back until someone picks up my leash
and I know it's time for a walk- then I jump up and down like a puppy
and even "talk"! My favorite activities are chasing ducks and
squirrels, riding in the car with Mommy, and snuggling up on the couch
with my new family. I even made friends with my Grandma's German Shorthaired
Pointer, Robin. (What can I say? With my good looks, of course I'm a ladies'
man). I want to tell everyone that older pets 
Hello
There,