This shelter is the cat's meow

I spent the morning at our local Animal Shelter. Lanark Animal Shelter is in Smiths Falls, Ontario and is a non-profit, no-kill shelter. No-kill meaning the animals are kept as long as necessary to find a proper, loving home for them. Some of the cats do go out on foster but not often. There is an area of the shelter called the 'cat room' (oh, how I love this room) where the cats can roam and play and enjoy the couches and window-sills. I have supported this shelter for 20 years and this is a far cry from the days when the cats were in cages 24/7. These are the most relaxed, happy little homeless cats I have ever seen.

 This is a great way to watch and get to know a cat that you may be interested in adopting.

 My friend, Shelly had a stray cat to bring to LAWS this morning so I tagged along.

They loved having company and were all over us.

Some were a little stand-offish

This is Marnie

 The little stray had been hanging around Shelly's neighbourhood for a week and was grabbing food from bowls meant for out-door cats who live on that street. It was hungry when it first appeared so she presumed it had been dumped there. Shelly, being a small cat-rescuer herself,  was unable to adopt it as she has many at her home that still need to find good homes. So, off it went to LAWS. It is now safe at the shelter and will be put up for adoption.

We had a great time visiting with all the resident cats. There were around 30 in the cat-room today. 

and got a  kiss good-bye from Memphis.

Here's his bio

Memphis  Domestic Short Hair Tabby and white Male (Neutered) 1 year old  Such a handsome face, this true lovebug of a cat just wants hugs and all your attention. He's long and lean and ready to be your cuddle machine! So if you are in the area, please take a drive over to the Lanark Animal Shelter in Smiths Falls to meet some of their gorgeous cats. Here's their websitehttp://www.lanarkanimals.ca/cats1.asp?page=2 hugs,(a little hairier than usual) Deb

Arrived:

Jan, 2011