Hoppie is a 2 year old pit mix that was scheduled to be euthanized at a kill shelter due to lack of space. Kitty Connection stepped forward to save this wonderful dog. She is affectionate and playful given all that she's been through. Hoppie was tied so tight to a fence for many hours that she was gasping for air. A good Samaritan called for help and Hoppie had to be tranquilized to remove the chain from her neck. AMAZINGLY, by the next morning, she was a COMPLETE LAP DOG! She thinks she's a little Chihuahua! Hoppie enjoys the company of other dogs and she craves attention from her foster home with constant pats and reassurance. Hoppie would enjoy a low-key home and one without cats. We don't know about Hoppie's past, but she was probably used as a bait dog for pit fighting as she has scars on her face. If you would like to meet Hoppie, please call Kitty Connection at 508.320.9733 or email bwendell1@aol.com. See photo below of Hoppie and Batman (another dog up for adoption). They have truly bonded and would love to go to a home together!
Batman
Batman is the most loyal, sweet and lovable dog you would ever have the pleasure of meeting.He was rescued by Kitty Connection within minutes of euthanasia by people that didn't believe in him and considered him to be 'easier to get rid of' instead of giving him the chance at a new life which he so clearly deserved. Batman is a very playful dog who loves the company of other dogs, big and small.He loves to play outside and his toy of choice is a tree branch :)He would do well with an owner who is active and athletic and who enjoys being outdoors. Batman has been trained by two of the best trainers in the area and he learns very quickly and is a well behaved, well mannered dog. He is friendly, affectionate and very loyal.Batman would not do well in a home with cats as he would mistake them for toys and he would want to play, albeit too rough!As you can see by the pictures, Batman is guarding his Batmobile and is patiently waiting for his Robin to bring him to his forever home :) If you would like to schedule an appointment to meet Batman, please call Kitty Connection at 508.320.9733 or email bwendell1@aol.com.
Cats of the Month
Tangie
I am a 2-year old female with lots of spunk! I'm in touch with my inner kitten -- I spend a lot of my time playing soccer with little objects I find around the house. I sprint from one room to the other in frenzies of excitement. I'll definitely entertain you with my love for playing. I am also affectionate and enjoy sleeping on your bed and being nearby you. I give love-bites sometimes when you pet me but not to hurt you, only because I like to play. I don't really sit in laps too much, but I do want you to pet me and say hi to me when you get home every day. I'm spayed and up to date with my shots. Please give me a home!
Sashimi
I am a gorgeous 1.5 year old black with white girl. I was surrendered to a kill shelter but now Kitty Connection has saved me and wants to find me a good home. I am declawed on all four paws and need someone who understands how important it is that I never get out. Being totally defenseless has also made me shy, so I need someone willing to give me plenty of time to settle in and fully adjust. I do like other cats and living with another very friendly cat would help me come out of my shell more quickly around people. Won’t you give me a loving home?
Help Needed
DOG DESPERATELY NEEDS FOSTER FOR OWNER IN US MILITARY LEAVING FOR DUTY (Medford and Surrounding Area)
Kitty Connection is trying to help a US soldier leaving for Afghanistan and has a 3-year old female pitbull. He will surrender the dog to Kitty Connection if we can find a foster home willing to hold the dog until she's adopted. She's a beautiful Poby Rednose and loves other dogs and children. Please contact Kitty Connection at 781.393.9995 or email bwendell1@aol.com for more information. Thank you!
Urgent!
Two puppies were sent to a shelter in Springfield,
MA on July 7th. They are now 12 weeks
old and are believed to be miniature pinscher mixes. They have ringworm and the
shelter is going to euthanize them. Please help save these babies! Contact us if
you can help.
Two Cats Need Help Being Socialized
Do you have a way with animals? If you do, give us a call. We are looking for a foster home for two cats who were rescued from a hoarding situation in Dracut and who need to be socialized. This requires someone with patience and lots of TLC! Please contact us as soon as you can if you can take them in and work with them.
Volunteers Needed!
Kitty Connection is looking for volunteers to help find permanent loving homes for abandoned, neglected, and abused cats.Volunteers will be trained and must be available to help at least two adoption days a month at local adoption events that are held weekly in Medford, Stoneham, Everett and Woburn, and occasional adoption days in Cambridge that last about two to three hours. Please contact bwendell1@aol.com if you are interested. Thank you!
Please, Can You Give Me A Home?
My name is Henry. Life hasn't been easy for me. I have feline leukemia (FelV), so I can't make friends with other cats. BUT I can be friends with another cat like me who has FelV or I can be an only cat, that would be okay too. I just had my bloodwork and I've been given a clean bill of health generally.
What's really sad, though, is that my very special person passed away. She took very good care of me, and now I have no loving home of my own. Are you the special kind of person who could give me the love I need? Please contact Kitty Connection if you would like to meet me. I desperately need a home.
Click here to read more about Kitty Connection's program for cats with special needs.
Save a Life…and Make a New Friend
With no kill shelters filled to capacity, there is no place for abandoned, surrendered and found animals to go.Homes are desperately needed for these loving animals.Won’t you open your heart and home to one today?We promise your life will be richer for having a wonderful new friend in your life.
Please contact Kitty Connection at 781-393-9995 or at kittyconnectioninc@yahoo.com TODAY if you can give a home to an animal in need.
THANK YOU ON BEHALF OF THE ANIMALS.
Spaying & Neutering
Spay/Neuter
Coupons
Kitty Connection and North Shore Animal Hospital
have partnered to offer low cost spay, neuter and vaccination
certificates for both cats and dogs. We realize that veterinary care can be
extremely expensive so this is one way to help animals in need.
To learn more or to obtain a certificate, please
contact Karen at 508.320.9733 or email bwendell1@aol.com.
PLEASE
SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS!
Did You Know?
Adoption Statistics
Of the animals acquired, 10-14% come from shelters, 48% are adopted as strays and 38% are purchased from breeders or pet stores.
30% of the animals who enter the system are surrendered by their owners.
The major reason given for surrendering animals is moving - researchers believe the underlying issue is actually behavioral problems.
The average cost of a shelter dog $100 - the average cost of a purebred puppy $400.
63% of households own one or more pets.
3% of owners are responsible for surplus animals - 75% of owned pets are spayed/neutered.
42% of cat and 39% of dog owners claim to be unaware of the overpopulation problem.
An estimated 75 million dogs and 85 million cats are owned in America.
In 6 years a dog and her surviving female puppies can produce over 67,000 dogs.
In 9 years, a cat and her surviving female kittens can produce almost 12 million kittens.
For every human born, 7 puppies and kittens are born.
Overpopulation Statistics
An estimated 5 to 7 million animals enter shelters/animal control facilities every year - an estimated 9.6 million animals are held currently.
25%-30% of the dogs in shelters are purebred.
50%-60% of dogs and 70%-75% cats are killed - an estimated 3 to 4 million animals.
15% of dogs and 2% of cats are reunited with their owners.
25% of shelter animals are adopted by new owners.
There is a small percentage that die in care or go missing.
In many states, publicly funded facilities are required to surrender animals to laboratories. This is called "pound seizure".
Pound seizure is legal in all but 13 states. Only Massachusetts prohibits the use of animals from shelters in medical research.
The cost of handling a stray, including euthanasia and disposal is over $100 - over $2 billion dollars is spent annually.
