Creature Corner: July 15, 2021

Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats learned about recent cat adoptions.
Fern: As the official ARF office cat, until I’m adopted of course, I am ready to share recent news.
Stevie: We love hearing the latest. Spill the info, Fern!
Fern: The precious kitten Clover has found his forever home.
Rosemary: Aw, that’s great. He is a cute kitten, as are his siblings Saffron and Tonka.
Pepper: Are they still here?
Rosemary: Unbelievable, yes!
Fern: So, we need to lure in humans to meet these kittens and us.
Stevie: Even though the weather is so very warm, the ARF House has air conditioning, so visitors will be comfortable.
Pepper: And I heard the rumor that ARF has a new dog. Anyone know anything about him?
Tonka: I do! I do! Right now, he is with fosters who are working hard to help him get into great shape to be adopted.
Saffron: What does that mean?
Tonka: He is a sweet boy who was living life on the streets with a homeless man. A caring person talked this person into surrendering him. Clearly, the homeless man cared more about the dog than himself and wanted the best for his dog.
Whiskers: What else?
Tonka: The little dog is being called Oliver. He first went to a groomer and then to a veterinarian. His last trip was to the ARF foster. The poor boy was a matted mess and is terribly underweight. But he must have been very loved and socialized, as he is so affectionate and well behaved.
Stevie: When will he be ready for adoption?
Tonka: Soon. He needs to gain a little weight. Interested potential may contact ARF for more information.
Fern: Again, ARF has a furry family member for everyone!
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 Highway 243. ARF is open Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and during the week by appointment. Please call 951-659-1122.
Creature Corner is sponsored by Sandi Mathers.