We've had a bit of a Friday cat tradition for a while, involving everything from banjos to thumbs. We're now going to start bringing you a pet o' the week like our friends at Phillyist. Because everybody, even heathens, can love a kitty. Post contributed by Alexa DeGennaro.
The second oldest humane society in the United States, the MSPCA-Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center takes in thousands of animals annually, providing them medical care and board, and working diligently to place them in permanent homes. And even if you're not able to adopt, thanks to pesky landlord pet rules or other reasons, the MSPCA always needs volunteers, foster families and donations.
And now on to this week's special adoptee: Pumpkin! Pumpkin is a love bug of epic proportions. A calico long-hair mix, she loves to give head butts and kisses, and plops down on her back, offering her stomach when she wants a tummy rub.
Just shy of a year old, Pumpkin still has a bit of kitten in her, and loves to play. Her toys of choice include mice, fishing poles and sometimes your fingers! Found wandering the streets of Jamaica Plain in early November, a Good Samaritan brought Pumpkin to the MSPCA Angell Adoption Center, where she's been waiting for her forever home. If you're looking for a doting lap cat, Pumpkin really is sweet as pie!
If you've never considered adopting a long-haired cat, please do! While they can require a little more upkeep than a traditional short hair breed, long-haired cats have just as much love to give. Pumpkin will need regular brushing (daily is best), but most cats enjoy a nice brush, and you'll be rewarded for your grooming efforts with a mighty purr. Plus, awesome tools such as the FURminator make it easy to remove lots of fur in one go, also reducing shedding around the house. It's recommended to feed medium and long-haired cats dry food and treats with hairball control, as long-haired cats are more prone to them. But there is no additional cost or effort involved!
All MSPCA Adoption Center cats come fully house trained, and the adoption fee of $150 (cats aged 5 months and up) covers spay/neuter, de-worming, flea & tick preventative, microchipping and and vaccinations good for a year after adoption. Please come prepared to show photo i.d. and proof of either home ownership, or pets allowed on your lease. For more information on the adoption process, please click here.
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