We Have Been Waiting

Hi, my name is Evie and I'm all dressed up ready and looking for an active home with people that will keep me happy and healthy.  I'm a pretty energetic gal and sometimes I get excited. I'd do best in a home with older children who can handle my enthusiastic play. I've met other dogs here at the shelter and done well with them. I can go home with another dog if we meet first and are good friends. I've haven't ever lived with cats before, so if you have a cat at home and are interested in me, ask a staff member for more information.  I need quite a bit of exercise in my new home. Several lengthy walks a day as well as some good time outside to run around and play are what I need to stay happy and healthy. I was housetrained in my previous home. A consistent schedule should help me remember my good habits in my new home. I have never had any training. I would love to go to Beginner's Obedience here at the adoption center as a way to bond with you. It's so fun!  I'm a sweet girl who loves to play, learning new tricks is my favorite!

Moon (waiting since January 27th)
10 years old, Spayed Female

Hi, I'm Moon.  I'm used to living in a quiet home, so I'm a bit shy here at the shelter - all this hustle and bustle makes me nervous.  I'm really eager to get to my new home where I can relax, get comfortable and show off my awesome personality. Once you spend some time with me and I get to know you I'll really open up.  If you're looking for a calm, quiet new friend to sit with you on the couch, or hang out on a nearby windowsill, I'm your gal!  I don't have much of a history with children, but I didn't like some visiting kids.  So I'd probably do better in a home with older, well-behaved children, or an adults-only place.  I also don't have a history of living with other cats. I should be introduced slowly to new kitty companions.  And I don't have a history of living with dogs either, so I should be introduced to them slowly and carefully in a new home.  Great part is, I'm already spayed, so you can take me home TODAY!  With my white highlights you may be star-struck by my dashing beauty, please come by and we can see if the stars align where we are meant to be together forever.

Boxwood and Sirius (waiting since August 23rd)
2 years old

Hiya!  My name's Boxwood and I'm here with my buddy Sirius.  We are almost two years old male Dutch mix bunnies looking for a new home.  We're best friends so we need to go home together.  Two buns are better than one in my opinion!  I'm an adorable rascal who will just as soon run over to you to pick up treats and get a pet as I will dash off and explore.  As you can see from my picture on the left, I love running through tunnels and jumping on boxes just to find what's on the other side, and the sound of a bag of hay being opened will cause me to do cute little binkies everywhere!  My buddy Sirius, he's on the right, has that slick flashy white stripe down the middle of his black fur coat.  He's a curious explorer and likes wandering around, examining and sniffing every new thing that he find.  You can pick us up and hold us if you're careful about it, and we definitely don't mind getting a good head rub while we're in your arms.  Come meet us today!

Zebra (waiting since March 29th)
1 year, 2 month old, Parakeet

Hi, I'm Zebra, an adorable blue and white parakeet at the MSPCA-Boston.  I'm here with my buddy Mellon who is green and yellow.  We're a striking pair and cannot wait to find our new home!  Some parakeet facts:  Parakeets can live 10-15 or more years if well cared for.  Parakeets are very intelligent birds who can get bored easily.  They need toys to keep them stimulated.  They are also very active and generally best kept in a cage that is rectangular and has perches at opposing ends.  Since they climb, cages with horizontal wires are desirable.  Seed-only diets for parakeets can be deficient in vitamines K and D, so they should be supplemented with pellets or fresh vegetables.  Almost anything that you eat can be offered to your parakeet in small quantities.  (No chocolate, alcohol, avocado, and very little highly acidic foods like citrus or tomato.)

Shayla (waiting since February 5th)
1 year old, Spayed Female
 
Hey, hey, my name is Shayla and I cannot wait to have you come and meet me.  I'm looking for an active home where I can learn and be loved 24/7. I'm a rambunctious puppy! Although I may be small now, I'm going to be getting bigger. I'd prefer to live with older kids that have dog experience and know how to handle my puppy tendencies. I've met other dogs here at the adoption center and done great with them. I love to play with other dogs! If you have a dog and are interested in adopting me and ask a staff member how to introduce us! I've never lived with a cat before, but please ask a staff member for more information about whether I could in my new home.  I'm roaring to go with energy to burn! I'm going to need plenty of walks and play time each day to keep me strong for years to come.  I'm a puppy, so I can't be blamed if I can't hold it overnight. With crate training and a regular schedule, I'll pick it up in no time!  I am required to attend Beginner's Pet Obedience class to help me build confidence and learn basic commands.  It will also be a great chance for me and my new owner to bond!  I'm a snuggle bug (after I run around for hours of course) take me for a spin and see how cuddly I can be!  Can't wait to meet you!

Cosmo (waiting since February 6th)
12 years old, Neutered Male
 
Greetings! I'm Cosmo, that cat who's out of this world. I am sweet and friendly, and am very interested in meeting new friends. I like exploring, being curious, meeting other cats, and sitting in a sunny spot. Don't let my age fool you. I might be 12, but I feel like a cat of 7!  I know I'd make a great addition to your home.  My previous owner confirms, "Cosmo is an affectionate and mellow cat who likes to be near."  What a great testimony!  And since I'm neutered you can take me home today!  How cool is that!!  I have lived with kids before, ages 0-2. Because I am so friendly I would probably do best in a house with older children.  Please introduce us slowly and carefully.  I don't have a history of living with other cats, but since I came here and was put in the colony, I enjoy the friendship.  If you have cats, please introduce us very slowly and carefully.  I also don't have a history of living with dogs.  If you have a dog, please introduce us very slowly and carefully.  I cannot wait to meet you!