From the ASPCA! GREAT ORGANIZATION!   Finally: They're Ready for Loving Homes

In February the ASPCA rescued hundreds of cats from the overrun Florida sanctuary known as Caboodle Ranch. Back then, very few of these cats were healthy—and some were gravely ill.

But over the next six months, we were able to nurse these cats back to health. That was no small feat, but cases like these are why the ASPCA exists. Our organization is equipped to take on massive challenges like the Caboodle case, and it's all because of our generous members.

Case in point: The Caboodle operation has involved more than:

• 550 responders and 85,000 man-hours • 142,000 cans of wet cat food • 7,900 pounds of dry cat food • 139,000 pounds of cat litter • 3,500 doses of flea-and-tick preventive • 5,000 doses of antibiotics

And of course, the ASPCA's work for cruelty victims goes far beyond caring for their immediate physical needs. The ASPCA also fought in court to ensure the Caboodle cats could find loving homes. And in late July, our dreams for these cats came true: A judge ruled that we could place them with wonderful families.

The adoption events for these cats are set for August 11 and 12, and we're racing against the clock to prepare these pets for adoption—the final chapter of our work for these animals.

The Caboodle cats have come such a long way, and their journey—and the journeys of the millions of other animals the ASPCA has assisted—has been possible thanks to members like you. With your support, the ASPCA is able to rescue animals in need across the country. Your gift today will help us place all cats in need in the loving homes they deserve, and help us rescue the countless animals still waiting for our help.

Thank you for your support.

Squirt

1 year / 8 months old
Domestic Medium Hair / Mix
I'm Squirt, and my alias is Flopper because I flop down in front of you asking for a belly rub. I also love petting and stroking and rubbing and sweet words of affection and promise to give you just as much affection in return.

If you want more than one cat, I could go home with a friend since I play so well with others. The more, the merrier!

I get to free roam walking all around the cat adoption area as I can be trusted not to start trouble with the other cats. I also welcome hellos and pets from adopters coming to visit their potential new family members.

Nobody picked me yet, so I have to assume they weren't right for me. Maybe they had kids, which is a no-no for me. You see, when I get riled up from energetic play, I go for people's hands using my claws which hurts humans. Kids don't realize when I'm getting too excited and that they need to cool things down.

I'm very friendly and like lap sitting, rubbing on humans, hugs, head butts and many kinds of affection.

Are you a patient and fun-loving pet parent? I hope so. I need a good home with a patient person. Hope you can help me.

Love,

Squirt (but not a little one - I'm a big manly man)

Adoption fee: Waived

Pantera

4 years / 5 months old
Chinese Shar-Pei / Retriever, Labrador
Hello! I'm Pantera, a lovely and dear dog who needs a special home with patient and loving people who want to truly make a difference in this world. Do you think that might be you? I am a 4 year old, 66 pound, Shar-Pei/Labrador mix who was recently surrendered to Wayside Waifs by my owner. I didn't do anything wrong, it is just that my family's living situation changed, and I could no longer stay with them.
I was described by them as energetic, playful, friendly, affectionate and even a lap dog! Yep, have you been wanting a 66 pound lap dog? I know how to 'sit' and 'come' on command, and I also enjoy playing with toys and I love the game of fetch.
You'll notice that I am currently marked as 'partially housetrained' on my bio summary. Well, that's because I've been working very hard at holding it in my kennel. I do go to the bathroom as soon as I get outside.
Since I am learning, I need patience and positive reinforcement. The Wayside staff will be happy to offer you suggestions to help me get fully housetrained in the quickest and most effective way.

If you have another dog at home that needs a friend, staff wants to be sure that you bring him or her in to meet me. Of course I would be happy to be your only dog. That would be wonderful and I promise to give you so much love that I will be enough.
I'd also like a home without kids under the age of 5. Toddlers might be too much for me, as I'm learning to get acclimated into my new life as a family dog.

Yes, I will need some extra patience and guidance at first, but with the right family and the right amount of love and devotion, I promise to try really hard to be the best girl in the world for you.

Love,

Pantera

**Pantera is currently taking a break from shelter life at Man's Best Friend Pet Resort in Belton, MO. If you would like to meet her, please call Wayside adoptions at (816)761-8151 to set up an appointment. Thanks!**

Adoption Fee: $125

Luna

3 years / 3 months old
Domestic Shorthair / Mix

Well, hello there - I'm Luna. I'll bet you're looking for a sweet, friendly young lady to join your family and be the family pet. You can't do much better than me!

I'm a bit shy, but once I get to know someone, I just fall in love and can't get enough of them. My foster mother (FM) is very wise and kind and she's taught me a lot of things.
Once I knew FM well, I just wanted to hang out and snuggle with her all the time. I purr for her a lot to say "I love you" and to show her I'm happy and content.

I often play for long periods of time. My energy level isn't frantic and crazy where I burn out quickly, more steady so I can maximize my fun. I especially love soft toys and cat wand toys.

I must go home with a family that has no other pets or small children. I startle at loud noises and get upset, so noisy children or energetic pets might be too much. A quiet, calm household is ideal.

FM says she loves it that I want to be with her all the time. I can be held but just for a few seconds. I like to sit beside her and am learning to be a lap cat, but don't stay for long. I'm kind of restless and always on the move.
I do hope you're thinking of adopting me as much as I'm dreaming of having a nice family like yours.
Love,

Luna

Luna is currently in a foster home. If you are interested in meeting her, please contact Wayside Waifs Adoptions at 816-986-4426 to arrange a time to meet her.

Adoption Fee: Waived