Just kidding! It IS all puppies and kittens!
29/07/10 21:43
Well, you know that’s not entirely true, but let’s pretend for the length of this blog post. Settle in, because this one’s going to be a little wordy. Let’s start with the misadventures of three Archdale kittens:
Emily, Haven and Price were just a little too eager in pursuit of their studies. Emily, a meteorologist, was hoping to study the cloud patterns of summer storms in central North Carolina and felt that the gutter was the best place to view the skies. Haven, an archaeologist, heard a rumor of remnants of an Occaneechi settlement somewhere in the storm sewer system. Poor little Price, an anthropologist, was down there to observe the behavior of neighborhood residents for a new article, “People. Just what are they all about?”. We know what happened next -- one ill-timed step, and all three intrepid explorers found themselves at the bottom of a storm drain, a bundle of rope coiled around their paws. To make things worse, no one was able to get to them for several days! It’s a good thing Haven packed that granola, or they would have been a lot hungrier than they were.
Now they’re rested up and ready to get back out in the field, and we’re hoping that a few of you brave scientists out there have room on your team for another member or two (or three). Come by for a visit, they’ll be the ones with the lab setup in their cat kennel.
Next up, a girl with plenty of style, but not so much luck:
This is Joan. Joan loves earrings. She loves them so much that, when an unscrupulous dealer at a woodsy flea market gave her a deal on a set of earrings, she didn’t even stop to ask why her jewelry was crawling around. By the time she’d realized her mistake, her baubles were firmly attached and making her feel awfully tired. When she came to us, we explained the nature of her mistake, and set about removing her arachnid friends with our special “jewelry remover” (we didn’t want to make her feel worse than she already did). Want to see the evidence of her misadventures? Beware - once you truly grasp the nature of what Joan is wearing on her ears, you might feel ill. (hence the big gap in case you’re scrolling down) (really, this is your last chance to turn away if you’re squeamish, just close your eyes and scroll for a bit until you see words again)...are you sure? OK, here’s Joan’s before photo:
We felt pretty ill when we saw it. All jokes and funny stories aside, this is what happens when nobody cares. The saddest part is that somebody did care, once. Joan came in wearing a collar. She’s friendly, and she walks on a leash like a pro. So somebody, some time, cared about her. And when they stopped, she nearly died from the ministrations of nature’s little vampires - ticks. Now Joan needs a home. She’s an active girl - all floppy feet and licks to your face. Even when she was weak from blood loss, she never stopped being a sweet, lovable girl. After a couple of days of her very own special paté (liver, kale and bacon fat), her blood was running strong and she’s been a bundle of puppy ever since. If you think you need a Joan in your life, be ready for long walks or sessions in the yard with a toy - she’s growing and has lots of energy. And of course, the most important consideration - Joan will need tick checks regularly! This is not so much a veterinary requirement as a personal request from Joan. She just can’t bear to see another tick, and frankly, neither can we.
Our last story isn’t really a story so much as a reminder. If you’re looking for a new pet, or know someone who is, don’t forget us! We have an ever-growing and ever-changing group of happy dogs and cats, many of whom are already altered. Our adoption fee is low, so even if your new friend doesn’t come spayed or neutered, there will still be money in the bank to have it done. And yes -- we often get purebreds or purebred mixes -- though the less identifiable mixes are just as sweet, furry, beautiful and fun. In order to give you another chance to see our adoptable pets, we’re now members of Twitter. Follow us @rcaspets to see dog and cats in the spotlight, read updates of new arrivals, and be the first to learn about upcoming events. Go there now! Then come see us, or email us if you have questions.
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Emily, Haven and Price were just a little too eager in pursuit of their studies. Emily, a meteorologist, was hoping to study the cloud patterns of summer storms in central North Carolina and felt that the gutter was the best place to view the skies. Haven, an archaeologist, heard a rumor of remnants of an Occaneechi settlement somewhere in the storm sewer system. Poor little Price, an anthropologist, was down there to observe the behavior of neighborhood residents for a new article, “People. Just what are they all about?”. We know what happened next -- one ill-timed step, and all three intrepid explorers found themselves at the bottom of a storm drain, a bundle of rope coiled around their paws. To make things worse, no one was able to get to them for several days! It’s a good thing Haven packed that granola, or they would have been a lot hungrier than they were.
Now they’re rested up and ready to get back out in the field, and we’re hoping that a few of you brave scientists out there have room on your team for another member or two (or three). Come by for a visit, they’ll be the ones with the lab setup in their cat kennel.
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| From RCAS |
Next up, a girl with plenty of style, but not so much luck:
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| From RCAS |
This is Joan. Joan loves earrings. She loves them so much that, when an unscrupulous dealer at a woodsy flea market gave her a deal on a set of earrings, she didn’t even stop to ask why her jewelry was crawling around. By the time she’d realized her mistake, her baubles were firmly attached and making her feel awfully tired. When she came to us, we explained the nature of her mistake, and set about removing her arachnid friends with our special “jewelry remover” (we didn’t want to make her feel worse than she already did). Want to see the evidence of her misadventures? Beware - once you truly grasp the nature of what Joan is wearing on her ears, you might feel ill. (hence the big gap in case you’re scrolling down) (really, this is your last chance to turn away if you’re squeamish, just close your eyes and scroll for a bit until you see words again)...are you sure? OK, here’s Joan’s before photo:
We felt pretty ill when we saw it. All jokes and funny stories aside, this is what happens when nobody cares. The saddest part is that somebody did care, once. Joan came in wearing a collar. She’s friendly, and she walks on a leash like a pro. So somebody, some time, cared about her. And when they stopped, she nearly died from the ministrations of nature’s little vampires - ticks. Now Joan needs a home. She’s an active girl - all floppy feet and licks to your face. Even when she was weak from blood loss, she never stopped being a sweet, lovable girl. After a couple of days of her very own special paté (liver, kale and bacon fat), her blood was running strong and she’s been a bundle of puppy ever since. If you think you need a Joan in your life, be ready for long walks or sessions in the yard with a toy - she’s growing and has lots of energy. And of course, the most important consideration - Joan will need tick checks regularly! This is not so much a veterinary requirement as a personal request from Joan. She just can’t bear to see another tick, and frankly, neither can we.
Our last story isn’t really a story so much as a reminder. If you’re looking for a new pet, or know someone who is, don’t forget us! We have an ever-growing and ever-changing group of happy dogs and cats, many of whom are already altered. Our adoption fee is low, so even if your new friend doesn’t come spayed or neutered, there will still be money in the bank to have it done. And yes -- we often get purebreds or purebred mixes -- though the less identifiable mixes are just as sweet, furry, beautiful and fun. In order to give you another chance to see our adoptable pets, we’re now members of Twitter. Follow us @rcaspets to see dog and cats in the spotlight, read updates of new arrivals, and be the first to learn about upcoming events. Go there now! Then come see us, or email us if you have questions.