Yeti (and other cats) look forward to meeting you this Saturday

Saturday, April 25 will be World Veterinary Day. Give a big thanks to the medical professionals who keep our small pets, such as cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, and ferrets, as well as all other creatures, both large and small, healthy and happy. We are particularly thankful for the local veterinary practices and hospitals in our area and the great care they provide.

This Saturday PAWS will host a Meet & Greet of adoptable cats from 10am until Noon, at their office, 411 Lowell Street. You are welcome to just drop-in.This week three adorable 14-week old kittens will be present: Catbert, Pawbert and Pawtrick.Yeti, an-all white male (hence the name) who’s playful, sassy and a lap-lover will also be there.Freya, Hurricane, Pam and Flo will be waiting for visitors at their homes, and Luna will also be available at home, by appointment.

Let’s tell you more about Yeti, who’s been described as spunky, lively and a cuddler.A total lap lover who adores being close to his people, 9-month-old Yeti is affectionate and happiest when he’s curled up on you for a long snooze. He loves to play with his toys and is super curious. Yeti also enjoys being brushed to help keep his beautiful, snowball fluffy coat clean. He does have a playful, sassy streak; when he wants attention, he may give a love nibble or non-aggressive hand grab, his quirky way of saying he’d like some affection. Yeti is working on his manners and is eager to continue his training, thriving on patient, positive reinforcement. This wonderful boy will do best as an only pet with adults or older, cat-savvy children who understand how to interact respectfully.

Interested in meeting any of the PAWS kittens or cats? Fill out a no-obligation adoption application, available on pawswakefieldma.org, and a coordinator will contact you.No fees are charged until an adoption is finalized. Many wonderful cats also can be viewed on the PAWS website, pawswakefieldma.org, or on PAWS’ Facebook page or in a picture book in the PAWS office. If you have questions about the adoption process or a particular cat, send an email to PAWS01880@gmail.com or leave a message on the 24-hour voicemail: 551-800-7297.

Before they are made available for adoption, all PAWS cats have had a vet examination, been spayed or neutered, received age-appropriate vaccinations, tested for feline leukemia, dewormed at least once, and microchipped. Other tests and procedures may have been provided, depending on their age and health status when they came into PAWS’ care. Adoption fees vary, depending on the cat’s age, and those fees are listed on the website.

PAWS (Protection of Animals in Wakefield Society, Inc.) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization and foster network, founded in 1982 by the late Esther Nowell. It serves many communities north and west of Boston. Its mission is to promote and protect the rights and well-being of all domestic animals and wildlife, and to foster greater understanding of animal welfare and animal rights through education. An animal food pantry is hosted at its office, 411 Lowell Street in Wakefield, every Tuesday afternoon, where PAWS also accepts donations of pet food and supplies, has pet-related merchandise available for a donation, and holds semi-monthly open houses to feature meet & greets with adoptable cats. Check the PAWS website and Facebook pages for the hours the office is open.