Recent Adoption - Sean & Huck

Congratulations to Sean and Huck who found their forever home yesterday!

 

Sean

Huck

 

Here come the kittens!

Angelica's kittens (2 weeks old)

 

 

Orphan kittens (6 weeks old)

 

 

Doe Permit and her 5 kittens

Recent Adoption - Hollywood, Waldo, Benjie & Mason

Congratulations to Hollywood, Waldo, Benjie and Mason who found their forever homes today!

 

Hollywood

Waldo

Benjie

Mason

OPEN HOUSE TODAY UNTIL 4:00pm

The sun is out and it's a beautiful day!!  Cats Cradle is open and full of cats who are waiting find their forever home with a warm sunbeam to lay in.  Come on over until 4:00pm today to meet all the wonderful pets.

 



Rueben

Snowflake

Sherlock

 

Featured Director - Amber

The fantastic Amber is one of the directors at CCS.  She is involved with the medical care of the cats and assists with tours and cleaning tasks.  Amber and her boyfriend, Cameron,  live with their 4 cats and 7 year old iguana.  There was a need for a shelter in the FM area and she is proud to be a co-founder of CCS back in 2011.  Amber is a licensed veterinary technician in the state of North Dakota which is a huge plus for the shelter as she is very knowledgeable about the cats and their needs.  She started out working for PAAWS when she was 18 and came with CCS when they separated from the PAAWS organization.   She currently works for Big Top Bingo and enjoys “hanging out at the shelter”.  Her favorite moments are snuggling with her “kids” on the couch.

Tigger (age 8) and Shadow (age 8)

Tizzy (7 year old female)

Trixie age 9

Zoey age 8

Amber with Trixie and Zoey

Recent Adoption - Paisley

Congratulations to Paisley who found her forever home!

 

 

Time to Vote for Corky - Next Round

AmazeCats's question: AmazeCats NEXT TOP CAT - Vote for your favorite cat!

TEAM CORKY....Let's all rally the troops. The next round of voting has begun. Vote for CORKY to be the Amazecats Next Top Cat, if he wins he will get to choose the charity that gets the proceeds to the next Amazecats Charity Deck of Cards, and he will be on the cover of the deck. Just think, with a click of your mouse and a few minutes promoting, you could help Corky win the proceeds for his favorite shelter.

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AmazeCats NEXT TOP CAT - Vote for your favorite cat!

Flood Preparation Tips

With the weather getting warmer this means the Red River will be on the rise.  Here are a few tips on keeping your pets safe if you need to leave your home.

*Have a plan.  Start talking about what you will do with your pets should you need to evacuate and they are unable to go with you.  A friend or family member may be in a safe area and able to care for your pet in your absence.  A shelter may be another choice for pet owners.

Waldo and Tiki



Benji

*Vaccinations.  Make sure your pet is current on any vacinations or medical care they may need.  If you will be leaving your pet at a shelter they may require a copy.

*Identification.   Have a current photo of your pet.  Put a collar on your pet to ensure that their identification is known.  Have a leash handy.



Brooke

*Supplies.  Bring along food, water, cat litter, garbage bag, a familiar bed or blanket, a favorite toy or item that will help your pet feel secure.

*Carrier.  Have a sturdy carrier for your pet to travel in.  It is best for pets to be in a carrier while in a vehicle.  The carrier should be large enough for the animal to stand and turn around.



Bishop and Cyrus

*Medications.  Order enough medications that your pet may need to take with you.  This might include food that would need to be ordered ahead of time.

*Calm travel.  There are sprays and other helpful items that can be used to help your pet stay calm if they are not used to traveling or are in a new home situation.  Check local pet stores for available products.



Hollywood

*Sign.  If you need to leave your pet in your home be sure to leave a note with the names and types of pets (photos would be helpful), as well as information about how to contact you.  If your pets are with you leave a note stating "EVACUATED WITH PETS" so anyone checking your home will know that they are safe and won't need to look for them.

*When you arrive.  When you arrive at a new place set up your supplies to help the pet stay comfortable and have familiar items around them.  This may be a stressful time for your pet as well as for yourself.  Be aware of any other animals or children that may be at the new house.  It might be best if your pet stayed in one room with their familiar items rather than having the whole house to learn about.  Look up the name and phone number of a vetrinarian in the area where you will be staying in case medical care is needed in your temporary home.  Be sure to give your pet some love and attention often in the new home. 



Declan



 

Supply list

-food

-medications

-collar

-litter

-leash

-carrier

-photo

-vaccination records

-food/water bowl

-favorite toy

-blanket or bed

-bottled water

 

Stay safe and prepared!

Featured Cat - Snowflake

I'm the beautiful Snowflake.  I love laying close to people and letting them rub my belly.  I'm a good player and certainly enjoy the company of people.  I will purr and purr if you give me a little attention.  My coat is thick and soft and just right for combing.  Come on over to the shelter on Saturday and get to know me.

Guess Who...

Hi there!  I would love to meet you.  Check back tomorrow to find out who I am and a little about me.

Time to Vote for Corky

AmazeCats Next Top Cat Sweet 16 - Vote for your favorite cat!

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	Corky
	Spaghetti-Bob: registered therapy kitten
	Smoky
	Quasi

Recent Adoption - Batman

Congratulations to Batman who found his forever home today!

 

Batman says "What are we waiting for?  I'm ready to go!"

 

Hey

I don't know if you heard me, but there is an open house at the shelter on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 and Saturdays from 10:00-4:00.

Fundraising Event - "Rock to the Rescue"

Just sending out a HUGE Thank You to Tommy Shaw and his beautiful daughter Hannah, for inviting us to be a part of their event on Thursday April 18th. The concert will be at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, ND. Rock to the Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)3 started by STYX and does wonderful work. They are raffling off an autographed guitar and donating 25% of the proceeds of the raffle to CATS Cradlee Shelter. We are thrilled to partner with Tommy, Hannah, and the rest of the band in raising awareness to animal rescue on this very special night.

 

"All this time our main goal has been to engage people and lift their spirits through our music, but now we realize that we can also come together and engage them in doing good for their communities and for the world. It’s the same kind of inertia that happens with music; it all starts with an idea, and that idea grows into something that has the power to inspire change." - Tommy Shaw on Rock to the Rescue

 

Featured Cat - Roberta

Hello,
I'm Roberta. I really am a lovely little girl, but don't like being here with all these other cats. I would love to find a home that will make me the special kitty of the house. I have a raspy "meow", but don't let that fool you. I love people, getting head rubs and a cozy bed in a window. My longer black coat is so soft and silky and I would love to lie next to you and have you pet me all day. I think I would be a forever companion for someone ready to love me and get me into a home without the stress of other cats to worry about.

Toxic Outdoor Spring Plants

Although it may not look, or feel like it, Spring is on the way.  Here is another reason to keep your cat indoors.

There are numerous outdoor spring plants that are toxic to pets.  The entire plant is not always toxic.  Sometimes only the seeds, leaves, stems or roots are toxic.  If you determine that your pet actually did ingest an outdoor plant, call your veterinarian immediately.  Have the following information ready when you call: the type of plant, what portion of the plant and how much was ingested, how your pet is acting.  Get a sample of the plant if you are unsure of the name.  This information can help your veterinarian choose the best course of treatment.

Plants considered toxic and can result in GI upset:

• Amaryllis
• Caladium
• Calla Lilly
• Ferns
• Hyacinth
• Iris
• Tulip

Plants considered very toxic and can lead to severe illness or even death:

• Azalea
• Bittersweet
• Clematis
• Crocus
• Daffodil
• Day Lily
• Death Camas
• Easter Lily
• Foxglove
• Lily of the Valley
• Morning Glory
• Narcissus
• Rhododendron
• Tiger Lily 

Source: Animal Health Clinic Newsletter

Guess Who...

Do you know who I am?

 

I am available for adoption.  Check back on Friday to learn my name and a little about me.

 

 

Answers to Saturday's trivia

1. Arlene  a pink stray first appear in the Garfield comic strip on Dec. 17, 1980.  Nermal proclaimed himself the “cutest kitten in the world” and was initially owned by Jon’s mom. 
2. Voiced by June Foray, Lucifer, is the devilish cat in the original 1950 film Cinderella
3. Mr. Bigglesworth is a hairless Sphynx in Austin Powers.  Sphynx cats are typically easily trained and very social.
4. Church was a British shorthair in Pet Sematary.  His name was short for Winston Churchill.
5.  The original Morris was found in a Chicago animal shelter in 1968.  He was said to have round the clock guards to protect him from kidnappers after his fame.
6.  Tom was the cat from the Tom and Jerry team created for M-G-M.
7.  Sylvester J. Pussycat Senior appeared in several Looney Tunes cartoons.  Sylvester is a tuxedo cat with much pride and a will to never give up.
8.  The Cheshire cat appeared in Disney’s Alice in Wonderland.  He didn’t have a name until Tim Burton recreated the film in 2010 giving him the name Chessur.
9.  Lucky, the Tanner’s cat in the tv show ALF was always avoiding being eaten by the title character.
10.  Siamese cats Si and Am liked to cause trouble and avoid any blame in the Disney movie Lady and the Tramp.  They sang the song “we are Siamese, if you please” .
11.  Mr. Jinx was played by  Mishka in the movie Meet the Parents with Ben Stiller and Robert Di Niro.
12.  Penelope accidentally gets paint spilled on her creating a white strip and making Pepe fall instantly in love.
13.  Burbank the cat was Danny Glover’s pet in Lethal Weapon.
14.  Salem is the black cat on the popular television series Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
15.  Felix, the cat created by cartoonist Otto Messmer has appeared in over 250 newspapers.
16. Little Figaro is cranky one minute and adorable the next in the Pinocchio film.
17.  Catwoman appears as a character in many Batman movies and television shows.
18.  Henrietta Pussycat was a puppet that lived in a treehouse in the land of make believe on the show Mr. Roger's Neighborhood.
19.  Sassy was a Himalayan in the 1993 film Homeward Bound.
20. Jake was forced to land his spaceship here on Earth and was played by two Abyssinian siblings named Rumple and Amber in the Cat from Outer Space.
21. Snowbell is a beautiful white Persian voiced by Nathan Lane on Stuart Little.
22. Rufus befriends the little girl Penny on The Rescuers.
23.  Duchess and her kittens, Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse, are helped out by Thomas O’Malley in Disney's The Aristocats.
24.  The Cat in the Hat is a mischievous cat.  The original book used 236 distinct words and is 1629 words in length.
25.  Tabby belonged to the 16^th president Abraham Lincoln.

How many of these cats can you name?

  Answers posted tomorrow.

1.      We all know the lasagna loving Garfield, but can you name his feline girlfriend in the comic strip?  How about the “cutest kitten in the world” from Garfield? 

2.       This diva made life difficult for all the mice on Cinderella.

3.       This hairless cat is found in the Austin Powers movie.

4.       This cat was a star in Pet Sematary.

5.       Who was the mascot for 9 lives cat food?

6.       The cat from this duo first appeared in a Hanna Barbera cartoon in 1939 called Puss Gets the Boot.

7.       This cat was often seen chasing Tweety.

8.       This feline is known for his famous smile.

9.       This cat did not find a friend in an alien named ALF.

10.   This duo caused Lady much distress in Lady and the Tramp.

11.   This was the Himalayan from the movie Meet the Parents.

12.   This cat is mistakenly taken for a skunk by Pepe Le Pew.

13.   This cat appeared in the movie Lethal Weapon.

14.   Sabrina the Teenage Witch has a cat named what?

15.   Which cat is considered the first true animated star?

16.   This cat provided comic relief in Pinocchio.

17.   This cat was played by Julie Newmar, Lee Meriwether, Eartha Kitt, Michelle Pfeiffer and Anne Hathaway.

18.   This cat appeared in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.

19.   This cat kept the dogs in line in Homeward Bound.

20.   Who was the Cat from Outer Space?

21.   This is the cat from the 1999 family comedy Stuart Little.

22.    Name the wise cat from The Rescuers.

23.   Name all of Duchess’s kittens on the Aristocats.

24.   This is the famous feline from Dr. Seuss. 

25.   Name the first White House cat.

Fabulous Cats

CCS has many fabulous cats available for adoption, a few of them are pictured below. 

 

We typically have 40 - 50 cats in-house at any given time.  Stop in during our open house to meet them in person.  Open house hours are Tuesday 4:00 pm -7:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am -4:00 pm and also by appointment.

Bunny

Mason

Buffy

Tiki

Snowflake

Donna

Arizona