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On the 10th (11th, 12th and one for good measure!) day of Christmas, Animal Friends gave to Icarus, Igor, Idris and Irina four spay/neuter surgeries! These young cats were brought to Animal Friends through our Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program.  The TNR Program is a means of humanely controlling cat populations. Feral cats are trapped using humane box traps, brought back to Animal Friends to be spayed/neutered, vaccinated and ear-tipped by our vet. After they've recovered, the cats are then returned to their colony for continued care by the caretaker.  This is the most humane way to control the problem of cat overpopulation.  Icarus, Igor, Idris and Irina were part of a colony of feral cats and trapped as kittens. They could not have been more lucky! Instead of being returned to their colony, these four got a new lease on life! They instead were admitted by Animal Friends and became four adoptable kittens. Not all feral cats are as lucky as Icarus, Igor, Idris and Ir...

  Benni and Samson are both short haired Gemini kitties born on May 25, 2014. They could be considered fraternal twins that speak to each other in a code similar to the game marco-polo. Benni is a curly tailed tabby that loves anything to do with laser pointers.   In fact if you say the word laser in front of him he starts seeking out red dots!      Samson is a black and white longer tailed cat, to make up for his brothers short stubby tail. He much prefers hanging out in the bathroom tub, licking moisture off of the shower curtain, or lounging atop shampoo bottles.      These guys are free to a good home, but CANNOT be split up. Benni and Samson have been glued at the hip since birth so to tear them apart is a big no-no.   They are also strictly indoor cats since they have never been outside.   A smaller home or apartment is fine, as long as they have plenty of toys to play with and the landlord is okay with pets. All we will need to p...

When you adopt two cats, you soon find that you can’t imagine life without them. That’s why adopting two cats from Animal Friends is “Twice as Nice!” When you adopt one cat Aug. 8-16, your donation covers TWO feline adoptions! There are many benefits to keeping two cats. Having a constant playmate to chase and wrestle with helps keep cats lively, well-exercised and healthy. Often, destructive behavior in pets can be traced to boredom. The stimulation of a companion can help to ward off inappropriate feline behaviors and scratching. Two cats will keep you laughing with their antics. Many cats are social creatures, and will happily groom one another and sleep cuddled together. People who work long hours, travel overnight or spend frequent evenings away from home will find a warm greeting upon returning, but without the guilt of leaving a beloved pet all alone. Two cats will bring their humans double the love. The only thing more heartwarming than the love of a pet is the love of two. The...