Featured Cat - Buffy

I'm Buffy, one of the many tabby cats here at the shelter.  I love to be close to people and get some much deserved attention.  When you hold or pet me I will purr and give you face rubs.  There is nothing I like better then to sit close to you or on your lap and have you lavish me with love.  Come see me today between 10:00 and 4:00 at our open house. 

Terrific Tabby Cats

There are 4 patterns of Tabby cats:

1. The Classic (or marbled) pattern has wide-banded whorls instead of stripes.
2. The Mackerel pattern has striped rings around the tail and legs, a collar of stripes on the from of the chest, and bands of solid or broken stripes running down the sides of their bodies.  This pattern is the most common. 
3. The Spotted pattern has no lines, but what are lines in other tabbies are broken up into a number of spots.
4. The Agouti (or ticked) pattern has hair with distinct bands of color on them which breaks up the tabby patterning into a salt-and-pepper appearance.  Residual ghost striping or barring can often be seen on the face, belly, and lower legs, and sometimes, at the tail tip.

The most distinguishing feature on a tabby cat is the "M" on their foreheads.  Even the big jungle cats, like tigers, cheetahs, and ocelots have the "M".

Orange tabbies are far more likely to be male, with an average ratio of 80 males to 20 females.

Source: www.cuckoofortabbycats.com & www.ehow.com

CCS has several tabby cats available for adoption.  Here are just a few of the tabbies that have been rescued by CCS and are waiting for their forever homes.

Amy

Sherlock

Preacher

Brooke

Joe

Maverick

Bishop

Guess Who...

I was rescued by CCS on February 7, 2013.  Do you know who I am?  Check back tomorrow to find out.

 

 

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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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

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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