Dog of the Week

Cat of the Week

Hey, it's me, Clint. You might think that I'm just another one of those big black boy dogs that you keep hearing about, but ---- drum roll please ---- I am really a body-builder. Look at my big fabulous build. And strong! Get me a dog backpack and I'll carry your water bottle, your purse, your jacket, and your sandwich, plus my treats and toys. I'll be the talk of your neighborhood. Yes, I am the complete package, Mom and Dad. Looks, build, strength. And it must be said, smarts. Plus I'm part Lab and I'm young. So what more could you want in a fur-kid?

When I was just a baby, I was a cute little devil. I played all the time. I just did whatever I wanted to do when I wasn't chained up. My family didn't have time for me, so I didn't learn anything as a puppy. When I got lost, I wound up in the shelter in Monroe County, and my family didn't come looking for me. They didn't have time. I knew that. They shouted at me over and over again that they didn't have time for this. "This" was manners.

So now I am learning "manners." The ladies at the shelter like me and they are teaching me how to walk on a leash and sit on command. I'm learning how to listen for the first time. I did not know until recently that a noise "sit" from a lady means I am supposed to do something, like park my butt on the ground right now. Wierd but true.

Like I said, I'm smart, and I'll get a lock on this. Give me a bit of time and regular lessons, and I will do just fine. One of these days you can put a leash on me and we can strutt my stuff around the neighborhood together. Oops, I've been fixed, forgot about that. No "stuff" to strutt. Oh well. I still have an awesome body.

Let's get to know each other. Come to the shelter and ask for me, Clint.

The girl took this picture of me just as I was getting up from a nap. I don't like having my picture taken. Who does?

There is always something going on around here. It's a bit too busy for my taste. People everywhere. And dogs! But I'm stuck here. What's a cat to do about it anyway? It's an animal shelter plain and simple.

My name is Vernon and I'm not what you would call Mr. Personality. I don't play up to people like some fluffy-headed cats do. I like people well enough but I don't fall all over myself trying to rub my ears on your shoes.

You know what I mean? A cat has to maintain some dignity!

I'd like to get out of here and into a quiet place. Are you looking for a cat who won't pester you too much to be petted? Then I'm the man cat for you.