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Local writer Janine Mellini is the former author of the popular "Paw Prints" blog, Rescue Me Morris! photo gallery and Rescue Tales pages previously published in a daily Morris County newspaper. Her new blog, PetsFurRescue, picks up where that blog and those pages left off by providing ongoing news and items of interest about local rescue groups, animal shelters, pet-related events, pets and pet people, while also posting current photos and information about pets available for adoption in Morris County and surrounding areas. Have pet news or want to post pets for adoption, send me the information and photos at petsfurrescue@yahoo.com.

Friday, March 18, 2011

'Furry Friday' means it's time to find your four-legged friend

Spring is a purr-fect time to find your new best friend at one of the area's animal shelters. This week, Eleventh Hour Rescue is featuring a cat named Andy (shown above).

Andy from Eleventh Hour Rescue was found roaming around a local neighborhood. Poor Andy had to fend for himself during this cold, snowy winter. He was finally rescued and is happy to be back indoors. Andy was obviously someone's pet at one point -- he is very affectionate and domesticated. He uses his litter box regularly.

Volunteers suspect that someone moved and left Andy behind or dumped him off in a strange neighborhood. When Eleventh Hour rescued him,  they removed a collar that was extremely tight around his neck. Andy also needed surgery to remove a stick that was stuck in his gums. Through all of this, Andy remained a total sweetheart. He is 1- to 2-years-old, neutered and up to date on shots.

Andy is FIV positive. FIV is contagious to other cats through deep bite wounds. It is not contagious to humans or dogs.  Andy needs a permanent home or foster home that will show him the love and affection he deserves.  To read more about Andy, to see all of the shelter's adoptable pets, to view upcoming events, or to make a donation, visit www.ehrdogs.org.

Adoption event

Jax (shown above) is one of several cats at the Randolph Animal Pound, 1345 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph, looking for a loving home. A pet adoption will take place Saturday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., sponsored by the Friends of the Randolph Animal Pound. A special adoption fee of $50 will apply. Adopt an adult cat and get another at no charge.

For more information, call 973-989-7090.

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