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

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My name is Shanti and I am a very special kitten. I was found in the wild and spent a month in a feral rehab home where my foster mom rubbed my belly and gave me my space as I was scared of everything. For the most part, I like to just sleep and chill because I am still no so certain what indoor kitty life is all about. I need a special family that is looking for a special kitten. I am more laid back then those wild kittens who run all over the place, but I will play once I get comfortable. My new home will have to be very understanding that for the first week I may just hide. But with a feather wand and some wet food, I will come out eventually. Then later on in life, I just know I will be the kitten you were waiting for. Probably a lazy tom cat! If you reach in my kennel, remember to go slow and then rub my belly!

Remember though ... KITTENHOOD IS A PRETTY SHORT PART OF A CAT'S LIFE. Soon I'll be a full grown cat. Adopting me means a LIFETIME, FOREVER commitment that can easily last for15 years or longer. Are you ready to take on that responsibility?

JUST IN CASE YOU'VE NEVER HAD A KITTEN BEFORE, LET ME TELL YOU A LITTLE BIT ABOUT OUR BASIC NEEDS...

We of course need food, water and shelter. Just as important is daily human love and attention. Some people think cats are independent, but we totally rely on our humans for physical needs as well as emotional well-being. We need regular positive people interaction to be happy and healthy. With kittens especially, relationship building takes extra daily time and effort.

We need to live indoors away from dangers like traffic, unfriendly animals or people, pesticides, parasites or germs that can make us sick. The average lifespan of an indoor cat is 4-5 times longer than for outdoor cats. If you love me, you will keep me indoors or make sure any time outside is supervised and safe.

We need mental stimulation! Toys are great for that, giving us an outlet for our energy and a way to satisfy our natural hunting instinct. Toys can be simple - many of us like stuffed mice, balls and feather wands. (Please don't let us play with your hands. That may be 'cute' when we are little, but is not so safe for you as we grow!)

Cats of all ages need a place to scratch! It's a natural instinct and serves many purposes: 1) an outlet for our energy; 2) a way to relieve stress; 3) a way to stretch our muscles to stay strong; and 4) the natural way to shed the outer layers of our claws so the inner layers can grow. That brings us to another vital topic:

DECLAWING is a very serious subject we must talk about. During declawing, the entire first joint of a cat's toes are removed. Think how it might affect you if your fingers were chopped off at the first knuckle. Declawing is like that. It is painful and often has nasty side-effects, including an unnatural gait, lack of balance, lifelong pain, bad litter box habits and biting. Some declawed cats avoid the litter box because scratching in the litter hurts their damaged paws. Declawed cats are more likely to bite because their best defense (their claws) is gone. Getting outside could mean death or injury to a cat without claws. For all those reasons, many countries around the world and cities here in the US have made declawing illegal! MANY GREAT ALTERNATIVES TO DECLAWING a kitten exist. Scratching posts or mats, regular nail trimming, using nail caps, sticky strips... these are a few easy techniques to train me to scratch where you'd like. Now that you know all about scratching, you'd never declaw a wonderful kitten like me, would you?

Well, hope you understand enough now about kitten adoption to make a good decision. Please come down to Wayside and meet me today!!! I am so anxious to love you and to go with you to my new forever home!!! I just can't wait! Hurry!!! We kittens usually get scooped up pretty quickly around here!!!

Your kitten to be? Shanti

Wayside Waifs, Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit humane society and animal welfare organization established in 1944. Our mission Wayside Waifs is a charitable animal shelter whose purpose is to place adoptable companion animals in responsible homes. To accomplish this, we employ 3 key strategies: 1. Providing temporary shelter for homeless companion animals 2. Educating the public 3. Developing partnerships, collaborations and strategic alliances.