Another celeb is coming out of the cat closet. Well not really, it was never a secret for Eva Longoria whose had life long love for cats since she was a little girl.
Here is a link to her involvement in an ad campaign showing a single sexy woman coming home from work and starts dancing. Who is her audience? A cat!
Here's to sexy cat ladies turning around the misconception of cat lovers!
Do you know of any other celebrities who are cat lovers? We know about Carrie Ann Inaba, Eva Longoria and Cee Lo Green. Click on "Comment" and tell us who is your favorite celeb cat lover.
And so we continue Charlie's magic carpet ride to Abu Dhabi, a series of posts that follows the journey of Charlie, a once abandoned cat in downtown Miami, and the exemplary steps by his pet guardians to ensure his safe transport to their new home in the Middle East. We left off in part two where Charlie was settling in the AVC Cattery.
Nina, his mother, visited Charlie daily as the cattery was located a few blocks from the hotel where Nina and Felipe resided until they found a permanent home. When I asked Nina about the staff and care of the cats in Abu Dhabi, her response was "Tony, the man in the photo below of Indian descent, has two cats of his own and he's really a cat lover. He and his staff check on the cats several times a day. They ensure the cats eat their food, and if not, then they switch their food to a brand the guardians have pre-approved. The cats are also weighed daily. The staff pet the cats and talk to them, it's amazing."
Tony with a client cat
Charlie resting on higher level in his three- story cage
Turns out Charlie took comfort in the over-sized but private compartments in the cattery. So much so he met a feline named Belle and fell in love during his exploration time. That was fast! They sniffed, rubbed noses and purred. Perhaps his middle name should be anointed "Casanova".
The time came to move to their new condo. Like all cats, new surroundings generate consternation, like exposing oneself. Charlie searched frantically for a place to hide in a room piled with boxes. Let the Musical Hiding Game begin! First there was the oven...
"This is no good, they can see me!"
Then he scrambled inside the dishwasher...
"Better but uncomfortable"
And of course a favorite--the clothes closet.
"Ok--familiar scent, looks like a closet but it's not the Miami closet"
With time and at his own pace, Charlie explored his new home. (This is important during the transition to a new home. Never force a cat to come out from hiding or to lay on the sofa or on your lap. Your cat will know when the time is right.)
"Hmm I wonder what's there?"
"Will I fit here to hide?"
"That shelf is looking mighty purrfect for me to hide"
And finally, something familiar--a chair. When the furniture arrived from their home in Miami, Nina unwrapped the tall chairs and Charlie jumped with glee. "This has my scent! And my mommy and daddy's scent and our other home..."
Charlie napping in the living room on his favorite chair.
(He's also not hiding anymore)
Then there was the question of exercise. Charlie used to jump on the bed and desk and office chair back in Miami. But with minimal furniture, Nina and Felipe were concerned that Charlie was lacking exercise. They were right. But the solution was an easy one. They purchased LACK shelves from the local IKEA. This accomplished two goals--maintaining a modern theme and ensuring Charlie had plenty of vertical space for exercise. Cat furniture is very limited in UAE so thankfully there was a familiar store.
Charlie inside IKEA bag
(Charlie napping on tall chair)
Shelves on wall are for Charlie's climbing pleasure
Charlie sitting on Nina's lap in new condo in Abu Dhabi
Charlie is bored with his new view--construction boom in Abu Dhabi
We are thrilled to share this story of Charlie's rescue and adoption and his big move half way around the world. It's a fine example of responsible pet parenting. Nina and Felipe spared no expense in ensuring the safe transport of their newest family addition. They took the time to do their homework, cross checking with officials and vets both in the US and UAE.
But this is not the end of Charlie's story just this chapter. We will continue to provide updates on Charlie and eventually Riverfront Cats will celebrate this special adoption story with our Rags to Riches Contest. Stay tuned!
"GORGEOUS!It's like an animated children's version of an Alfred Hitchcock or Roman Polanski thriller set on the rooftops of Paris ." -New York Times
"Sublime! Breathtaking!Rich with film references (Reservoir Dogs and Goodfellas among them), A Cat in Paris is a stylish celebration of storytelling!" -The Boston Globe
"Wonderful, Sophisticated Fun!" -San Francisco Chronicle
The Academy Award® nominated A CAT IN PARIS from directors Jean-Loup Felicioli and Alain Gagnol is a beautifully hand-drawn caper set in the shadow-drenched alleyways of Paris . Dino is a cat that leads a double life. By day he lives with Zoe, a little girl whose mother is a detective in the Parisian police force.
But at night Dino sneaks out the window to work with Nico - a slinky cat burglar with a big heart, whose fluid movements are poetry in motion as he evades captors and slips and swishes from rooftop to rooftop across the Paris skyline. Rife with film references (from Reservoir Dogs to Goodfellas to The Night of the Hunter) A CAT IN PARIS is a warm and richly humorous love letter to classic noir and American gangster films, with jazz soundtrack featuring Billie Holiday.
Featuring the voices of Academy Award® winner Marcia Gay Harden ( Mystic River ), Academy Award® winner Anjelica Huston (The Royal Tenenbaums) and Matthew Modine (Full Metal Jacket). The film is rated PG for mild action and violence, and some thematic material.
Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards and beloved by festival audiences and critics around the world. A CAT IN PARIS opens exclusively at the Angelika Film Center and AMC Empire 25 in New York on June 1, and expands around the country in the following weeks. Learn more about the full list of theaters on our Facebook page. (Movie is rated PG, 70 min)
(Update August 28, 2012: for the impact of Tropical Storm Isaac that just passed through Miami, please read toward the bottom of this posting).
This story originates this past bitter, cold winter when one night it was raining nonstop, a very rare occurence for the season. Normally we see these rains during a tropical storm in the summertime.
Typically we feed the Riverfront cats around 7-8pm. But that night, I waited for the rains to stop. It didn't. Consulting with every weather news channel there was no sign of rains ceasing. So I headed out about 9pm in rain boots, raincoat and oversized umbrella and at station 3, my heart dropped. There they were-- the five cats at Station 3 standing frozen, soaking wet, and shivering. They looked up at me with relief! Oh my gosh I started to cry!
The condo cut down all the trees and bushes, the only semi- protection to shield them. The rain continued pelting them and these cats were starving. I was so overwhelmed in their trust in me. They knew I would appear to feed them no matter what. But the problem now was where to feed them. The rain would dissolve their food. I knew cat houses were needed for rainy season and it's here!
Also, we're down to two volunteers and one just lost her job! The other volunteers (even dog owners who never had cats) have moved out.
We urgently need donations to buy cat food & build cat houses.
To help, just click on the DONATION button on upper right side. You can easily donate with credit card or PayPal. Any amount will help. Or feel free to donate monthly. Or just from making online purchases at Amazon, Mr. Chewy and PetApprovedRx, these vendors will donate a small percentage to Riverfront Cats!
Due to our successful system (TNRM), these cats are not starving and are healthy and happy in general. We religiously feed them every night and the cats appear at feeding time so they are not crossing the major roads, looking for food and getting killed as what happened in 2008. We also apply flea topical solution.
We saved them from being inhumanely dumped at a park, we saved them from the kill-shelter, we saved them from being road kill. They are the Riverfront Pets! We have people with some time, but limited money, and people willing to donate money but have no spare time to volunteer. So with a little coordinating and teamwork we can help our Riverfront pets.
If you prefer to drop off the food or build the houses--even better! The cat houses are nothing fancy. I can explain in more detail. Just email me at riverfrontcats@yahoo.com
Thank you for taking a moment to help your community. As always, you're welcome to join the volunteers in the daily feedings--weekday, weekend, workday, holiday to observe first hand what we do and meet these amazing pets.
UPDATE August 28: It was very painful not to be able to feed the cats during Tropical Storm Isaac. Two cats have not appeared and we hope they did not go too far in search of food. We really need more donations to build those cat houses. We have a place to secure the houses in the event of storms. You can make a donation or help by purchasing cat food or vitamins and medications on the banner ads to the right (Mr. Chewy, Amazon, VetApprovedRx), we receive a small donation from the vendor. THANK YOU!
by Christine Michaels
This year I went to my first Blog Paws conference. What is it? It's a pet blogger's conference! It doesn't matter if your pet is a dog, cat, ferret, horse, or chimpanzee or if you work for a vet or rescue shelter. All pet owners, educators and caretakers were welcome and their pets!
Fortunately, I've had the opportunity to appear on local TV and magazines for Riverfront Cats to raise awareness and educate the public about the plight of homeless cat, but blogging is a powerful way to regularly engage readers and motivate them to take action--pass on information about homeless cats or make a donation or both. There's so much to blogging than just writing. It's a bit of an art and science involving marketing, branding, social media, networking and more. This conference updated me on proven practices and techniques.
One of the highlights was meeting famous bloggers that I had communicated with for months over email and Facebook but never met. So as I was staring at the name on the badge, the light bulb went off, and a verbal explosion and refrain ensued, "Oh my cat! You're Janea from Paws and Effect!". These are bloggers who excel at the trade and focus on the cute, the funny, their personal cats, cat behavior, or cat toys and furniture, etc. and have a loyal following. Each of these people have inspired me one way or another.
Deb Barnes, Christine Michaels, Dorian Wagner
(now do we look like crazy cat ladies?)
When I sounded the alarm on the Loews Hotel cat situation, I was amazed as to how quickly and readily these strangers were ready to help. Peter Wolf from Vox Felina in Arizona, Tamar Arslanian from I Have Cat in New York, Caren Gittleman from Cody Cat Chat in Michigan, Steve Dale--renowned pet behaviorist, pet columnist, pet radio host..and so many others.
Two people who went above and beyond blogging about the Loews Hotel cats are Deb Barnes author of The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey, and blogger, and Dorian Wagner of My Daily Cute blog. Their efforts demonstrate that concerted tactics, incorporated into a blog, is powerful!
Thank you Deb & Dorian--you are amazing! (I think it's time we have Cat Lady hero costumes made!)
Christine, Dorian, Tamar, Debbie
(Debbie won award for best Meow blog--Glogirly Congrats!)
The conference also had various seminars focusing on tips and techniques to help improve our blogs. I'm already revisiting my notes and putting them into practice. Oh my! I have a lot of work to do. No time for cat naps.
Like any conference, vendors were available to showcase new products and explain their benefits. I was amazed at the advancement and creativity of pet products from food, nutrition, grooming, training, odor control, pet decor and furniture, and the importance of a "Pet Trust" instead of a will to ensure your pets are protected like children and not used furniture that can easily be discarded at a shelter. Very informative and useful information for all pet owners. Off the top of my head was Rachel Ray's Nutrish (pet food), the FURminator (a grooming tool), and Pet360 (education on pet parenting).
Blog Paws thought of everything. With increasing popularity of cats, this conference featured a "Catification Lounge" and a treasure room of modern cat furniture from Moderncat.net hosted by Kate Benjamin and Jackson Galaxy.
The conference also featured high caliber speakers such as Steve Dale, Lena West, and Betsy Saul, co-founder of Petfinder.com. For me, Betsy struck a deep chord. Her presentation covered the history of animal rescue and the current, harsh realities about the biggest problem--stray and feral cats. She spoke about leadership and what it takes to start a movement. She then asked us to have the courage to get out of our comfort zone and be willing to start the crazy dance (see video below) and lead this effort. I'm sitting in the back of the room percolating-- "Betsy, I've been doing the crazy dance in Miami!" It was an affirmation, a sign from God, from Bast, the universe--I'm on the right track and in the right place with the right people. Hence my decision to formally start a nonprofit to get to the root of the problem of homeless pets-- EDUCATION--is my movement. http://www.pawsitivelyhumane.org/
Thank you Blog Paws and fellow bloggers! You have inspired me more than you know. Together we can make a difference and help many homeless pets!!!
Three new cats have appeared overnight at the Riverfront colony. Two males and a female. We suspect that at least one was dumped. She's tame, very clean and is getting closer to volunteers daily.
The first male was trapped and taken to the vet. Sadly he was very ill and on top of that he had severe eye infection and was going blind. We had to put him to sleep. He was an outdoor, feral cat that would not have survived. The vet bill was little over $100. (Office visit, physical exam, eye test, euthanasia and disposal fee).
That leaves the other two cats and Scotty who have been very difficult to trap with a standard cat trap. This means a drop trap is needed which is heavier, bulkier and more costly.
Female cat presumed to have been dumped
New male cat--he appears feral
Notice the black and gray striped tail contrasting brown body
Scotty is unneutered; (photo taken summer 2011)
We believe Scotty is very sick
He's had multiple wounds and is losing weight
We rarely see him and therefore he's very difficult to trap
Therefore, we are asking for any donation amount to help cover the cost of
trapping
veterinary care
spaying/neutering; post surgery care
food
Simply click on the Donation button to the right and use a major credit card or PayPal.
Thank you for any donation amount which will make a difference in the humane lives of these cats and our community!
NAME THE NEW CATS We also need to name the new male and female cat! We welcome your input! Just click on "Comments" below. You can be anonymous, use your first name, or email us at riverfrontcats@yahoo.com.
Charlie soaking the Miami sun at condo before move
This is part two about a Riverfront cat named Charlie. In our first story, we introduced you to Charlie, a cat that was [illegally] dumped in our neighborhood. He survived which makes him one of the lucky few. This post covers his special flight arrangements to his new home country, the costs involved, and his temporary home. I learned so much about transporting pets and about one middle eastern cattery.
When Charlie's foster parents fell in love with him, Nina (his new mother) shared that they were moving to Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). "The Middle East?!" I exclaimed. At first I was excited envisioning their exotic adventure living abroad, but then my brain rewinded. "But what about transporting pets and quarantine periods?..." I nervously pelted her with questions.
Nina explained that the UAE does not require a quarantine period for pets originating from the United States. Whew! But the airline they had already booked required that pets fly in cargo. Let's see there's the flight from Miami to New York, the layover and then the long flight from New York to Abu Dhabi... "Where's that unpolished Aladdin's lamp when you really need it? Genie hello? We need a magic carpet!" I thought to myself. I shared my concerns with Nina. As a devouted mother who wanted to ensure the safety and well-being of her pet, Nina did some homework. The next time we spoke Nina had exhaustively researched all options. With the help of a local contact in Abu Dhabi, Nina learned about Air Animal, an airline that specializes in the transport of pets and any animal to various countries.
In the above video, I'm visiting Charlie after learning he's moving to Abu Dhabi.
Naturally there was an obstacle course of paperwork to complete including certain veterinarian medical tests, vaccinations, and certifications mostly requirements of UAE customs. Then Nina hired a private driver to pick up Charlie from the Abu Dhabi airport (he would arrive a day before Nina) and transport him to a temporary home, a cattery. The total costs to transport Charlie including the UAE's customs' fees for bringing a pet, the Animal Air fare, and the driver totaled $2,500. Notary was not required. I was so impressed. This is a model example of a responsible pet owner.
So Charlie was set to travel on a Wednesday and Nina delivered him to the airline near the Miami airport. She also packed his regular food, both moist and dry and included her shirt as his blanket inside the carrier, a familiar scent to ease any anxieties. Upon arriving at Animal Air, Nina notified me that his flying neighbors were ducks! (They should have named the airline "Noah's Ark"!). Apparently the carriers are placed inside oversized cages that are secured inside the cabin. The airline made a stop in Dusseldorf where Charlie was given additional food and water and the airline contacted Nina with the update--wow talk about personal service every step of the way! Upon arriving in Abu Dhabi, a driver picked up Charlie to chauffer him to the cattery while Nina and Felipe would reside in a nearby hotel until they found a permanent home. (Hmm, he's starting to look and sound more like his nickname "Richie Rich").
Nina arrived on Friday and immediately went to visit her baby. She would visit Charlie every day except Saturday is which like Sunday in the US. (In UAE their weekend is Friday and Saturday). The cattery is housed in a typical Middle Eastern style two-story villa. Each cage is taller than a human with four "shelves" on one side so Charlie has plenty of room to climb. Even Nina could fit into the cage facing the shelves.
American Vet Clinic & Cattery
Cattery in Abu Dhabi
Charlie is cage #16
Curtains separate cages so cats have "privacy"
Each cage has name, age, description of cat, feeding schedule,
special instructions and contact information of pet owner
Nina visits with Charlie and lets him out
for playtime and exercise
Nina takes photo of Charlie inside the cage next to him
So how is Charlie adapting? According to Nina, one day he just wants affection and constant petting, the next day he's playful, and the next day he wants to explore other parts of the cattery. Yup, he's adjusting like most curious cats. It won't be long, perhaps another week, before Nina, Felipe and Richie Rich move to their new home. We'll keep you posted!
Charlie welcomes your comments and cat wishes. Click "comment" below.
This is a story about a cat named Charlie that was dumped in the neighborhood (please know this is illegal and hidden cameras are now installed). But this posting is just the beginning and will warm the cockles of your heart.
When taking care of outdoor community cats, new cats appear. Where do they come from? Some newcomers are from the area and dead end at our community which stops at the river (I've never seen a cat cross the bridge) while others are sadly dumped. Sometimes the cats move on, some persevere perhaps due to hunger, and withstand cat fights from the territorial Riverfront cats and linger for food and eventually a safe resting place.
Last November, while feeding the Riverfront cats, the outdoor security guard mentioned he saw a new cat. "Oh no," I thought. It's been awhile since we've encountered new cats. Was he or she passing by or was this cat dumped here? We learned the answer to that question later. More importantly, was it spayed/neutered?
When I spotted the new kitty, I gingerly placed a bowl of moist canned food along with a bowl of room temperature cat milk (my secret weapon to earn a cat's trust). It worked! Soon enough he jumped on the ledge at station 3 (we have 4 stations) that I could identify hanging testicles--yup he's a boy! And unneutered. In the meantime, from his round child-like inquisitive face, we anointed him the name Charlie Brown. But we call him Charlie for short.
After a few more feedings at station 3 Charlie ran up to me uninhibited to pet him! That feeling of earning the trust of a once-scared animal is so profound. It's a combination of joy and falling in love. I couldn't stop smiling and talking and...dare I admit it? Baby talk! He was a new bundle of joy ready to accept me as his caretaker. Now this happened in January of this year.
Charlie was a lovebug with all the volunteers. He absolutely loved to be petted. It was a merry-go-round of rubbing against my legs while I scratched his head and down his back and he circled around me to repeat the process. Clearly he was around people before and was most likely someone's pet. How can people be so cruel? Did they know dumping a pet or stray animal is illegal in most states? Yes even for ferals and strays. New surroundings are terrifying for a cat that they instinctively run away in search of "home" and encounter dangers and injuries. Thankfully Charlie stayed in the area.
Then around March we finally had him neutered. Since he wasn't feral it was easy to scoop him up and place him in a pet carrier. But my heart and mind weighed heavily about releasing him back outside. Would he adapt to the indoors? Not all affectionate outdoor cats do. Finding him a home would also take incredible investment of time. I prayed for guidance and a miracle.
Charlie stepping out of his carrier for first time
after getting neutered. (March 2012)
Nina was our newest cat-feeding volunteer and absolutely loved cats. But her husband Felipe made it very clear they were not ready for the responsibility of a pet. He's absolutely right. Pets need regular care, and attention to exercise and social development and well being, even cats. Nina and Felipe were college sweethearts and a newlywed couple. I admired their maturity and levelheadedness for their age. They also enjoyed traveling on weekends especially since Felipe worked for an airline. I asked Nina if she would be interested in fostering Charlie until I found him a home. After discussing the matter with Felipe, they agreed. Whew! Then the sweet turned to sour. Nina and Felipe were moving. Not just anywhere but out of the country in less than two months. No time to stress out.
Automatically, I shifted into high gear with the goal to find him a permanent home before they moved. I asked Nina to take photos of Charlie in a home environment. Finding homes for adult cats is extremely difficult. Photos and a well-written story are critical. But Charlie had two advantages. For an adult cat he was small. At least he was a year old (I noticed cats still grow and peak at two years of age). Secondly he had the cutest, shortest ears that moved like insect antennas. At first Facebook cat owners commented that he might be a British curl. But alas...it turns out he had an ear infection that his ears never fully developed. It simply added to his charm.
Charlie's "antenna ears"
Just as I sat down at my desk with the determined task to draft Charlie's compelling story to place ads in Craiglist and Facebook, I checked emails and there it was. A miracle. Nina had shared that she and Felipe fell madly inlove with Charlie and wanted to keep him. After coming out of his shy shell, in two days he was nestled in between them on the sofa. Charlie loves cozy beds and to cuddle and belly rubs.
Nina asked if I found him a home. (Oh gosh no). They wanted to keep him and start making plans to transport him abroad. While Nina is from France and Felipe from Colombia, I assumed they were moving to South America or Europe. Wrong! The family of three were not just moving out of the country but about to embark on an adventure of a lifetime--they were moving to Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates! Oh my Bast!!! (goddess of ancient Egypt--she was a black cat the people worshipped). Felipe is a financial analyst and was recruited to work for their airline. Oh to be that age and move easily and explore the world.
Nina leans over to kiss Charlie.
He loves to cuddle on sofa next to his
mommy for belly rubs and nose kisses.
Mixed emotions --joy and sadness--overcame me. Then a flood of questions: will he have to fly cargo? That's dangerous for pets for such a long journey. Is there a quarantine period? What is life like for pet owners in UAE? Is there an epidemic of homeless pets there too? And the cost to transport? Money didn't matter. To Nina and Felipe, Charlie wasn't just a pet, he was their baby. "You do whatever you have to ensure their well being," shares Nina. If only I could replay this scene to people dropping off their pets at the high kill animal shelter. This was a miracle. Even Felipe said "The person who dumped him missed out on something very special." To hear Felipe talk to Charlie in baby talk my with diminutive "ito" suffixes for every other word, my heart did back flips.
Charlie's story is one to revel in for these victories are minimal compared to the hardships and let downs of the rescue world. Charlie is the luckiest cat in the world to be adopted by Nina and Felipe. They are truly a family.
We have learned so much about transporting pets to the Middle East and future postings will chronicle Charlie's journey from the travel preparations, to the flight, his arrival and future home. Are you ready for a magic carpet ride? Leave a comment below!
At this time we have two older kittens, 5 months. There is a distinct advantage in adopting older kittens and adult cats.
First you know the history of their health. Second, it gives you the advantage of knowing the disposition of a cat. Maybe you want an entertainer with endless antics. Or a cat who loves belly rubs and to cuddle. Or perhaps a dainty, Miss Manners kitty who never jumps on counters or scratches your furniture.
And remember, cats come in all shapes, colors, sizes and attitudes--just like dogs! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Rocky is a 5 month old kitten. He's a mini panther with jet black satin fur, very lean, fast and the cutest baby face. Warning! He is a cuddler and will snuggle with you in bed, on the sofa...
Rocky has bonded with his foster brother Ray Ray, another black kitten the same age. Except Ray was born with no eyes. But he can still walk, climb, and play like any kitten.
Rocky and Ray Ray, foster buddies
We require these kittens to be adopted together unless if you have another kitten the same age.
To meet R&R please contact us at riverfrontcats@yahoo.com. Located in South Florida (Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach).
ADOPTED
This rescue male kitten is 10 weeks old. We just had our naming contest for him. Here were the choices. Noah--after Noah's ark because he was found mostly submerged in floodwaters when we had nonstop rain for a week Tweedy- as in Tweed coat due to his fur color and markings Dasher-because he dashed every where as rescuers tried to capture him for three hours! In the woods, bushes, leaping tall cars in a single dash...until finally he went into the pet carrier and the rescuer was able to shut the door. Ah ha!
He's definitely a male--mischievous and fearless, scampering, climbing legs like tree trunks...
So the tallies are in and his name is Dasher! Dasher is litterbox trained and fully vetted: neutered, vaccinated, and micro-chipped and now ready for his forever loving home. To meet this young (naughty) lad and welcome him into your family in time for the New Year, please contact Christina at cdm1580@bellsouth.net.
ADOPTED Snickers is one the Candy Kittens left for adoption. He is a darling's mama's boy who loves to play and get special pats. If you want to read the rest of story about the candy kittens please visit bit.ly/sweetkittens
If you are interested in Snickers, please contact foster moms Karen/Joan/Alyssa at 305-205-4646, 786-301-0795 and karen90new@gmail.com.
ADOPTED Twix is one the Candy Kittens left for adoption. She is is a doll who loves to chase feathers until nap-in-your-lap time.. If you want to read the rest of the story about the candy kittens please visit bit.ly/sweetkittens
If
you are interested in Twix, please contact foster moms
Karen/Joan/Alyssa at 305-205-4646, 786-301-0795 and
karen90new@gmail.com.
ADOPTED These sweet siblings are Jinx and Juju. She and her brother were
separated from their mother at an incredible young age, which made Jinx
develop a fear of abandonment. She is very kind, gentle and loving and
loves to cuddle and getting pet.
Juju on the other
hand, craves adventure. He’s a rambunctious, boastful, playful, little
daredevil. In the presence of his sister he appears to be fearless, but
it’s just a facade. At heart, being separated from his mother has made
this kitten a softie, hopelessly dependent on his sister. He’ll often
lose track of her playing with his toy mice, then frantically look for
her. He won’t sleep unless he nestled up against his sister with a paw
around her. Given their situation, there is no place
these kitties would rather be than in the embrace of someone that loves
and cares for them. If you're interested in adopting Jinx and Juju, please contact Marlin Fisher at marlin.k.fisher@gmail.com.
If you are in the SOUTH FLORIDA area and interested in meeting Roger, please contact Karen Payne at 305-205-4646 or via email at Karen Payne karen90new@gmail.com.
Meet Mozart! He’s a handsome little gentleman looking for his forever home! Mozart is a spirited young kitten that is excited to play, snuggle and spend time with you! He is up to date with all his vaccines, FIV negative and in perfect health. Mozart will be neutered and micro chipped. He needs an amazing forever home that will fall in love with him. Please contact Ruthie Mendez at ruthiemenendez@yahoo.com if you would like to meet him! Adoption application, home check and small fee required.
ADOPTED Sobe is named after her namesake birthplace--South Beach. She was plucked from a street curb at fragile 6 weeks of age. But like any South Beach celeb, she's not shy. Sobe is healthy and loves to play. She is supermodel and poses for photos but loves to steal sponges! To learn more click here.
ADOPTED Daffney was dumped in busy downtown Miami. Don't let her angelic soft calico colors deceive you! She is a DIVA and demands attention and to be picked up and caressed and she gives kisses! She is now 8 months old. (in this photos she is several weeks old)
ADOPTED. Hello, I am LUNA – I wear the colors of the moon, and how could you not love my little cream-colored chin? The vet’s office said I’m a “blue-cream dilute tortoiseshell” – sounds amazing, right? I think so! Not only that, but I’m a ball of energy, friendliness, playfulness, purring-ness, and LOVE!
I am only eight weeks old and I'm ready for my forever home! I am up-to-date on my shots, micro-chipped, and was de-fleaed and de-wormed and tested (negative) for FIV/FeLk. My foster mom will take care of my spaying, too, as soon as I'm big enough. All you have to do is provide me with a loving, safe, forever home! If you would like to meet me, please contact my foster mom Christina at cdm1580@bellsouth.net or call 786-573-1580 or call/text 305-338-4534. Thank you and I can't wait to meet you!
ADOPTED .This is Slate, he is a "ham" they say, sweet & affectionate, about 3 yrs old now. This handsome boy is being returned to the shelter after 2 years because family has no time for him and one member has health issues. This kitty was adopted by a couple with two older (teenage) kids. He now needs a new home. If any of our fans or readers are interested in adopting Slate please contact us at riverfrontcats@yahoo.com
ADOPTED. Ninji is a 9 month old black kitten with satin sheen. He does acrobatics, snuggles, is not shy of visitors & TALKS- no kidding! He has all his shots, neutered, and he’s waiting for you! Receive an adoption gift basket including a pet carrier, a guide book, toys, food bowls, story book and a bottle of wine!
If you are interested in ADOPTING Ninji please email us at riverfrontcats@yahoo.com or call us at 305-771-3163
ADOPTED. Fritz is a brave angel who survived poisoning by anti-freeze. Thankfully he's healthy with minor loss of vision. He acts like nothing happened. Click here to learn more!
Figaro and Luciano are healthy, active 12- week old tuxedo kittens. To learn more click here!Adopted December 26, 2012
Peter Peter is our featured cat. He's one year old now which means he's not a kitten but not quite an adult. Peter is happy-go-lucky despite family hardships and gets along with other cats. (that's what Peter looked like as younger cat). ADOPTED.
Sweetie & Berrie just lost their mother to ovarian cancer. These are her all- black, declawed cats that are in an empty home without their mother, without furniture. Soon they will be without home.ADOPTED. November 2012
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