Lots of Love Cat Rescue's Pet of the Week

Will You Befriend Merlot the Cat?

Merlot needs a home. Will it be yours?

[Editor's note: The following column was submitted by Lots of Love Cat Rescue.] Just look at this gorgeous face. Merlot is our movie star cat, with her attention-seeking ways, even in the midst of another cat's photo shoot, here comes Merlot to block the camera’s view. At about one year old, sweet Merlot is on the small side, all black with a dab of white on her chest, her thick sable-like coat can be addictive to the touch. Whenever the opportunity arises, Merlot seeks out a lap, just wanting to be near. Her story: She entered into a cat trap meant for another, was not spayed and nobody claimed her. Merlot is comfortable with being picked up and will approach even strangers for attention. We get a sense she wasn’t handled a lot because …

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PAWS Pet of the Week

Striker Needs a Loving Home

Will you adopt this sweet cat?

Striker is Goofy and Fun, with Movie Star Charisma Striker is my name, but sweetness is my game. That is right, I am a beautiful, adorable, handsome, sweet, funny, and loads of fun. Oh, I am also a very modest guy, so I won’t toot my own horn. I will just let you look at my pictures. I can be goofy, or serious, or very chill as you can see. That is me, all me. Ok, I am not a small guy. But hey, there is lots of me to love. I like my kibble and I like it often. I will sit, patiently shifting my weight from right to left and squinting my eyes at you until you get the message and give me a treat. I want your attention, true. But, I want that treat even more, thank you very much. I also love, love, love to be held. If you pick me up, I will …

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LOLCR Microchip Your Pet Event Planned in North Reading

The Lots of Love Cat Rescue event is slated for Saturday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Subaru, 260 Main St., North Reading.

[Editor's note: The following information was submitted by Lots of Love Cat Rescue.] Microchip Your Pet event  Saturday, Jan. 19 10 a.m.–2 p.m. North Reading Subaru, 260 Main St., North Reading Create a forever bond between you and the pet you love – with a HomeAgain Microchip. Together with HomeAgain’s recovery system, you’ll give your lost pet the best chance of coming back home. How Micro Chipping Works. Dog and cat micro-chipping is a simple procedure. A veterinarian simply injects a microchip about the size of a grain of rice beneath the surface of your pet’s skin. Similar to a routine shot, the injection takes only a few seconds and your pet will not react any more than if it was a vaccination.  The microchip is a permanent pet ID …

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Mama Mia is Looking for a New Home

For more information about this pet or others, contact Animal Rescue League Boston.

Editor's Note: The following information was provided by the Animal Rescue League of Boston. To find out how you can bring this pet or any others to your home in Wilmington, contact Naomi Johnston, Animal Care and Adoption Supervisor, Boston Branch, of the Animal Rescue League of Boston at (617) 226-5644. Meet Mama Mia! Mama Mia is a gorgeous 8-year-old domestic long haired spayed female cat in search of a place to call home. Her original owner left her behind when moving, however, a concerned citizen called the Animal Rescue League of Boston, and now she’s resting comfortably in the shelter. She’s a gentle girl who enjoys curling up and receiving loving pets. She likes other cats and wouldn’t mind being part of a multi-cat family. It …

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