It’s not too late to get the purrfect Halloween Treat!  The Beverly Animal Shelter may have just who you need.  On the other hand, BAS may have the purrfect cat who needs YOU!  Please consider fostering one of the four needy felines or adopting one of our ladies.

GIMPY & SURVIVOR

-  You might think you are watching the latest reality show or returnees from Iraq.  No, they are simply two loving gentlemen in need of fostering.   Black and white, longhaired Gimpy once was a handsome fellow.  Last year, after his owner passed away, he was given to the Shelter.  It was discovered that poor Gimpy not only had ear mites but tumors in his ear.  Don’t be fooled by his limp, his head turned to one side and his missing ear.  Nine-year-old Gimpy says he is a healthy, clean cat who eats well.  Gimpy merely needs a gentle home where he will be loved for his personality, not his appearance.  Gimpy is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations.
Handsome Survivor, wearing a bright orange/red tuxedo with white booties, arrived missing one of his hind legs.  That doesn’t stop him at all.  He gets along just fine.  More cuddly than playful, yellow-eyed Survivor is thought to be about 3 years old.  This big friendly boy loves his humans, but would prefer a less crowded home without dogs.  Survivor is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations.

CRAZY BONES & GILLIGAN

Thinking maybe Wild West or some deserted island?  Nope, just a delicate lady and a man of the streets in need of fostering in quiet understanding homes.  Crazy Bones is neither crazy nor boney.  She is a refined girl who found herself at the Shelter after her owner recently passed away.  With long gray fur and being declawed, CB says the Shelter is no place for a lady like herself!  Her age?  CB merely says she is older than 5 years.  She is spayed and up to date on her vaccinations. 
Black and white shorthaired, with a black spot on his nose, charming Gilligan has been at the Shelter for about a year.  Afraid of people when he arrived, he has grown to trust and love the people he knows.  Thought to be about 4 to 5 years old, Gilligan is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations.  Gilligan too, needs a quiet understanding home.

WILLOW & PATCHES 

Lovely golden-eyed Willow was found this past Summer abandoned near Cayuga Lake with her matching orange and buff kittens.  Estimated to be 1 to 2 years old, Willow is a sweet girl who was a wonderful Mom.  She and her two remaining babies are available for adoption.  Willow is up to date on her vaccinations and will be spayed before adoption.
What happens to the Moms of those homeless kittens?  They wait patiently for that loving home of their own.  Beautiful green-eyed, mostly black, Calico Patches, with an orange streak on her nose, has been waiting since November 2007 for a home of her own.  Estimated to be 4 to 5 years old, loving Patches awaits the human who will love her.  Patches is spayed, up to date on her vaccinations, and available for adoption.

LAST WEEK’S PETS  -  Cocker Spaniel Delilah and Dachshund/Beagle Lucy have adoptions in the works.  Schnauzers Sara and Tulip, who have become very outgoing and affectionate, and Cocker Spaniel Petunia are still waiting for fostering, while Annie is still waiting for adoption.

SHELTER NEWS  - 
Get your costumes ready!  The Annual Paws on Parade is almost HERE!  PLEASE NOTE:  IT HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE SENECA FALLS COMMUNITY CENTER on Sunday, November 1st, from Noon to 4:00PM.  Can’t find a costume for your furry friend?  Check with Cindy at the Store (Schultz’s that is).  She has many available!

Jenna’s building construction is progressing.  Thanks go out to all the generous contributors, especially those of you who have purchased the doors and windows for the building! Each door and window will have a plaque, which will be purchased shortly, recognizing your generosity.  Only $15,000 more is needed to complete the building.  Are you aware that Dallyn plans to do Spay & Neuter Clinics on sight?   Let’s get the building finished and put to good use before Winter sets in!!!

Thanks go out to the generous supporters who continue to make the Beverly Animal Shelter viable.

The Beverly Animal Shelter is currently participating with the Auburn SPCA in the SOS - Shelter Outreach Service (aka Save Our Shelter from the overflow of unwanted animals) Discounted Spay and Neuter Clinics held in Auburn.  Those people adopting Puppies and/or Kittens from the Shelter will be required at adoption to make their deposit to participate in this clinic.  The NYS Spay/Neuter program is no longer available to residents in Seneca County.  The SOS clinic is also open to members of the community who have not adopted from the Shelter.  A reservation and deposit are required.  Please contact the Shelter at 539-9357 for more information.

The Shelter is (as it usually is) in need of laundry (detergent and bleach) and cleaning supplies.  Also needed are cat litter and paper towels, regular towels and blankets. 

We have taken in quite a few stray dogs in recent weeks.  Please, if you have lost your dog, do call the shelter.  Do not wait for an advertisement of “found dog” to appear.  UPDATE: The BAS online site will now have a list of 'found' pets.  If you are missing a pet, please check the site.

The Beverly Animal Shelter is now collecting your old cell phones.  When the Shelter sends the phones in, they receive a small donation in return 

BAS, in partnership with Seneca Humane Society, participates in the Purina Pets for Seniors program.  Purina provides a partial adoption-fee rebate to anyone 60 or older who adopts a pet. 

Please be a responsible pet owner.  Spay and neuter your pets to prevent more unwanted animals.  ONLY YOU can prevent the overflow of kittens that begins each Spring and carries on into the Fall.