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Creature Corner: March 28, 2019

George
George

Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats talked about new dogs Nala and Yale, and returning cat Indigo.
Mr. Gray: (sighing) No new adoptions this week.
George: Yeah, but I hear Nala is meeting with a potential forever family later this week.
Nala: (entering cattery) I am! Please keep your fingers crossed that they fall in love with me and take me home.
Thomas: Who wouldn’t fall in love with you? I’ve heard great things.
Bear: I saw her in the ARF House last weekend. She was so good with other dogs and didn’t really care about us cats.
Yale: (bounding into the cattery) Hello, everyone! I’m Yale, the newest ARF dog.
Sadie: Welcome, Yale. Please tell us about yourself.
Yale: Sure. I’m a shepherd-mix with lots of fluffy, soft hair. I’m good with other dogs, just like Nala. Last week I had the oh-so-necessary neuter, have had all of my vaccinations, and now I’m ready for my forever family! Oh, and I’m about 7, maybe 8 years old.
George: I’d have to say that now ARF has a cat or dog for just about any family.
Mr. Gray: And what a great time of year it is to bring a four-legged into the family.
Sadie: True. We felines would love to lounge in the Sun near a window.
Indigo: Especially if it is opened just a tick so we can smell the fresh air.
Yale: And what great weather it is to take a wonderful dog (like me!) for a walk.
Indie: What about taking a cat for a walk?
Yale: Now that’s funny.
Sadie: Not really, Yale. Some cats really like donning a harness and strutting the neighborhood on a leash.
Yale: Now that I’d like to see!
Be sure to keep up with the animal antics of “Days of Our Nine Lives” each week. And please stop in to say hello to the entire adoptable cast at the ARF House, 26890 Hwy. 243 on Saturdays 10-4 and Sundays 10-2, or by appointment M-F by calling 951-659-1122.
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