Pet Of The Week

Ji Ji, a beautiful 1-year-old exotic black cat is very friendly and loving and likes to hang with her human companions. Looking at her big eyes, you can tell she is a wise old soul. She loves to play with feather toys and other feline friends, and maybe dogs.  

Although 2-year-old Kipper is tiny in stature, he is big in personality. This handsome, dapper Carin Terrier will woo you with his charming antics; so much that you cannot help but fall in love with those big eyes on his tiny face. Kipper is an energetic and active boy who has no problem relaxing and snuggling with his people. He is very friendly and will come right up to you to share kisses and hugs. He’s been known to follow people around in the hopes of being held. Kipper loves being held, burying his head under your chin. Kipper also enjoys spending time in your lap where this loving little guy will wait expectantly for the belly rubs he adores. Kipper also happens to be the incarnation of the energizer bunny but with small ears. Kipper loves being outside where he can explore, take speed walks, roll around in the grass, and greet other people he encounters. He walks great on leash, rides well in the car, and enjoys riding in shopping carts where he is high enough to see everything. Kipper is very playful and loves toys. He’ll pull stuffed toys out of his basket, growl at them, and toss them around. He’ll keep you laughing as he pushes his balls around while “talking” to them. Kipper is quite vocal when he plays. He likes playing fetch or a game of tag with his people. He also loves initiating a good game of chase or tug-of-war with other dogs and is quite content to snuggle up with his canine companion afterwards in a dog bed to share a treat or an ice cube. Fun facts about Kipper: he barks at the TV, barks at his reflection in the mirror, and does great with baths and grooming. Kipper is highly entertaining with his large and engaging personality. With his love for life, desire for fun, and affectionate nature, Kipper can be counted on to brighten every day.

Molly is a 2-year-old brown tabby with beautiful golden eyes. The once scared kitty now regularly greets you by rubbing figure eights around your legs and ankles. She purrs the moment you enter the room and cheerfully tells you about her day. Molly loves having her head brushed back and forth with a very soft brush; in fact, she’ll sometimes try to help by pushing her face into the brush. Molly is very playful — she will run after anything you throw. Molly would be fine with other friendly felines or would do just as well as your one and only feline friend. With her newfound confidence, Molly is more than ready to meet her new family and share all of the love she has to offer with them.

Sir Poppy is a 9-year-old Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix who enjoys other dogs who go his speed and playing with all toys. Of course he loves the company of people too and would love nothing more than a family that can take him on a few light walks a day, then let him hang out on the couch or his own dog bed.

Kayak is a big handsome hunk of a guy, a German Shepherd blend about 3-4 years old. He was found as a stray, and when we found his mom she was moving and had recently re-homed him so she agreed to let us keep him and find him a great forever home. Kayak is a big, strong guy — about 70-80 pounds. He was adopted but returned because the family felt he was too playful for their young kids, so his ideal home is one with kids over age 5, and a home that is active. On a recent outing to Prescott, we learned that Kayak is housetrained and does well in a home.  He also goes running with a volunteer when it’s cool enough, and keeps up nicely. He can sometimes get over-excited if he gets close to another dog, so he might be happiest in a home with no dogs (or cats). Kayak’s adoption fee is $250 and he is living at the Friends for Life adoption center in downtown Gilbert, 143 W. Vaughn Ave.

Bloom needs a loving home to blossom into the great cat she is. Her single cat rescuer and foster has a dozen kitties and works all the time with little time to give her the attention she would love. One of the male fosters chases her around so she spends her time on top of the kitchen cabinets where she feels safe, surveying the room below. From her perch she begs for treats and jumps down to be petted and fed.

Four-year-old Johnny is a sweet, happy, social guy who will greet you by winding around your ankles and asking how your day is going. Johnny love’s attention and loves petting; in fact, sometimes he’ll stand on his hind legs to make it easier for you to pet him. He is more than happy to let you pick him up and is even happier to settle into your lap. In addition to petting, Johnny loves to be brushed. He seems to love anything that involves spending quality time with his people. He likes all toys, but if Johnny were on a desert island he would bring along toys that make noise. He loves playing with noisy toys — he’ll run at full speed, galloping across the room in hot pursuit of crinkle balls and balls that make a sound when they are rolling. Although Johnny likes all wand toys, he is a huge fan of feather wands with bells attached to them. He also likes attacking little stuffed cat toys, toy mice and laser lights. Johnny gets along great with other kitties. This affectionate, easygoing and entertaining guy will make a lovable, loyal and amusing companion.

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Bandit is a very playful and handsome 8-month-old male kitten who was found abandoned in an apartment complex with his mother and sister, Freckles. He would love for his sister to accompany him to a new home, or he would be happy to have other feline friends at his new home as he enjoys feline companionship. Bandit particularly enjoys playing a game of laser tag, playing with cat toys around the house, and watching the world from a window or cat tree. He has been in foster care and gets along great with well-behaved children, dogs and cats.

Hime (He-may) is a 4-year-old German Sheppard mix. She is outgoing, loves walks, having her belly rubbed, and getting treats. She is super sweet and hopes to go to a family that will continue her training since she has great focus. She is good with other dogs and would prefer to meet any potential sibling before going home.

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Chris Cross, a blue-eyed Siamese mix, is a sweet boy who almost seems to have an old soul. Rescued off the streets by Cactus Cats doing TNR (Trap Neuter Release), we realized how sweet this boy was and the potential he has to be someone’s beloved companion. Chris Cross was being fed and cared for by a wonderful lady since he was a baby so he is very socialized. Since he has been living in our volunteer’s home he is very well mannered, uses his litter box and you can never tell he was once living on the streets. From his harsh life on the streets he contracted FIV, which can weaken the immune system, but many can and do live long lives indoors. We have information from our vet on this, if you are interested.

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If you see a pair of big, round, yellow eyes peering out at you from what appears to be a shadow, look again. You’re not seeing a shadow at all — you’re seeing Bentley, a big, handsome 1-year-old Persian Mix with the fluffy, soft, beautiful black coat that you immediately want to bury your face into. This sweet, friendly guy can be shy at first but if you quietly sit near him, he’ll soon come over and sit beside you to happily accept petting. Once he warms up, it doesn’t take long before he’s following you around, wrapping himself around your ankles in the hopes of being picked up and held. Bentley has been known on occasion to invite himself into an empty lap where he enjoys being petted or brushed. If your hands aren’t free, no worries — Bentley can pass the time in your lap by grooming himself before dozing off to sleep. He likes being near his people so he can receive the attention and affection he loves so much. Bentley is a curious guy and has never found a box that he hasn’t wanted to climb into. Bentley’s inquisitive nature goes paw-in-paw with his playful nature. Bentley enjoys playing with all sorts of toys and especially seems partial to the elusive feather, swizzle, and fabric wand toys that for some reason repeatedly dance just out of paws reach. He also finds the mysterious laser toy light fascinating. Bentley gets along great with other kitties and enjoys playing and running around with them. In fact, one of his current roommates, Kirby, is his favorite playmate, wrestling partner, snuggle buddy. Between his friends and his toys, Bentley doesn’t find it hard to keep himself entertained.

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Bartley was found abandoned in a home too disgusting for words along with another cat, Baylor, and several dogs. He and his brother, Baylor, are both FIV+, so they need to be the only cats in a home or with other FIV+ cats FIV+or “non aggressive” cats as the disease is only transferred if there is a deep wound and transfer of blood. They are the sweetest cats you will ever meet and don’t have an aggressive bone in their bodies. These boys are officially assigned to “meet and greet” everyone entering our lobby at our shelter. They’re content living their lives at our shelter, but it would be wonderful if they found a home of their own together. Please give these two special cats a second chance at a new life and visit our shelter in Tempe. They will be waiting to greet you in our lobby.

Whoever said blondes have more fun never met 2-year-old Rusty. This handsome, energetic, happy red-headed cattle dog mix doesn’t know how to have anything but fun. Adventure is his middle name — this easygoing, friendly boy loves going to farmers’ markets, restaurants and pet stores where he’ll charm everyone he meets.

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Sweet and quiet Sweetheart was abandoned in a Lakewood cul-de-sac, and Cactus Cats Rescue took her in and calmed her down. She is now ready for a new home with someone who will understand her sweet and loving but slightly shy nature. Sweetheart is tested and fixed, and would be playful with another cat. Probably best in an adult or older children home. She loves to spend her days lounging in a cat tree watching the world outside.

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Besides being gorgeous, Limerick is an easy going, laid back girl. She has the most unique color variation of Tabby and white. Limerick is estimated to be about 2 years old. She has proven herself good with other cats and will make a great lap cat for her humans. Limerick is up to date on vaccinations, is spayed, microchipped and Felv/FIV tested. Her adoption fee is $85.

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Bartley was found abandoned in a home too disgusting for words along with another cat, Baylor, and several dogs. He and his brother Baylor are both FIV positive, so they need to be the only cats in a home or with other FIV positive cats or “non aggressive” cats as the disease is only transferred if there is a deep wound and transfer of blood. They are the sweetest cats you will ever meet and don’t have an aggressive bone in their bodies. These boys are officially assigned to “meet and greet” everyone entering our shelter lobby. Please give these two special cats a second chance at a new life and visit our shelter in Tempe.

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Darby, a 4-year-old fox, wire terrier and Jack Russell blend, is ready to go home with you! If you have an active family who has the time to give her the exercise and training she needs, Darby will fit in amazingly. She offers a lifetime of love and devotion to the family who cherishes her. Enrolling Darby in obedience or agility classes will help her work on her focus and help her develop into an amazing dog. She has been spayed and is with the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA, Homeward Bound. Her adoption fee is $203.

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Sweet and quiet Sweetheart was abandoned in a Lakewood cul-de-sac, and Cactus Cats Rescue took her in and calmed her down. She is now ready for a new home with someone who will understand her sweet and loving but slightly shy nature. Sweetheart is tested and fixed, and would be playful with another cat. Probably best in an adult or older children home. She loves to spend her days lounging in a cat tree watching the world outside.

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Lilly is an adorable striped gal with soft fur and a very long, bushy tail. She has been a love bug since the day she was born. One of the cats we rescued was pregnant and it wasn’t long before Lilly and her two siblings, Jo and Kodi, were born into the RESCUE family. Lilly loves everyone she meets — people and kitties alike! When you walk into the room, Lilly will come right over to greet you — she is very social and adores attention from people. Lilly has a purr mechanism that kicks into high gear when she’s happy. She enjoys being held and will practically jump into your arms in her efforts to be close to you. This sweet girl also likes lap time. Lilly is all about adventure and playtime. She is quite curious — she loves climbing her cat trees so she can survey the locale to decide which area to explore next. She’ll play with any toy in the room, but is partial to those that make the most noise or have feathers. Lilly loves batting balls around the room and playing with pipe cleaners. She adores playing with her kitty roommates and enjoys their companionship. She is quite talkative.

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Bloom is a sweet 5-year-old girl who likes a high place for a vantage point on the goings on. She gets along with other cats, is fixed, tested and has all her shots. 

Trina, a 2-year-old Beagle/Cocker mix, was pretty scared when we first met her at the pound. Although shy at first, it doesn’t take long for this friendly, mellow gal to greet you with a wagging tail, a big smile, and lots of kisses. Trina enjoys attention and affection. She loves being petted, enjoys head rubs, and gladly rolls over to encourage belly rubs. Trina views an open lap as an invitation – she quickly climbs in for quality cuddling and petting prior to the nap that is sure to follow. Trina’s sweet nature towards people extends to pooches as well, she would love a canine companion in her new home. Trina is very well mannered – she knows how to sit, is a dream on a leash, and rides great in the car. Trina enjoys walking and jogging. She adjusts nicely to your pace and has no problem keeping up. At the park, Trina loves exploring, sniffing her surroundings, and rolling around in the grass. If Trina finds a sun spot to relax in, it is highly likely that she will end up taking a siesta. Trina loves to play with toys, especially stuffed toys that she can get down to the business of de-stuffing. She also enjoys tennis balls. Trina loves treats and will sit and offer you her paw to request one. She also likes carrots. Fun fact: when it comes to getting her picture taken, Trina is a pro. She smiles at the camera, sits when directed, and will even gave a little tilt of the head for good measure. Our shy girl with the cute floppy ears and loving personality is looking for a family that is going to continue to nurture her and show her that this world isn’t so scary as long as you have a trusted companion by your side. If interested in learning more about Trina, fill out an application for her today at www.azrescue.org.

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Are you looking for an addition to your family that will fill your home with love and kisses? You’ve come across the right puppy. Babette, a 7-month-old Retriever, Labrador/Chinese Shar-Pei mix, needs a family to teach her everything she needs to know. 

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Casey is a handsome 1-year-old Lynx Point male Siamese cat. This sweet boy was abandoned when he was very young and has been in foster care waiting for the right family. Casey is very affectionate, energetic, loves humans, other cats and laser toys. He is also trained to jump into your arms for a quick hug before enjoying a few kitty treats. Casey and his good friend, Kelly, were rescued together and are very bonded and would like to go to a home together. She is a sweet brown tabby around the same age, but a little on the shy side and more reserved than Casey. We would prefer to find a home for these two together, but will consider adopting separately depending on circumstances and the right family. Can you give Casey and Kelly a second chance at a new life?

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This beautiful kitty with the amazing golden eyes and blue/gray fur is Lizzy. She’s estimated to be about 2 years old. Lizzy was found on one of the hottest summer days as a stray nursing her kittens. Her three kittens have since found a home and now it is just her.