By Janice Murasko

Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens welcomed new ARF dog Paul.

Harley: I hope you’re all here. I have asked Paul to tell us all what kind of human he hopes to adopt.

Phil: That sounds great.

Paul: Thank you Harley. Let me tell you about the person I hope to adopt soon. This person should want a quiet, laid-back dog, one she or he would like to cuddle with on a sofa. Walks are fine.

Rosy: And watch TV?

Paul: But of course! I don’t mind if this person has a cat or another dog. I like them both.

Phil: Does this person need to be skilled at detecting when you need to go outside to do your business?

Paul: No need to be skilled at detection as I am house trained and will let him or her know.

Lilac: You sound like the perfect companion for a retired person who wants company…and loyalty.

Katnis: I hope you are lucky at finding the right person. You are such a great dog.

Paul: I heard a rumor of more kittens here at ARF.

Don: That is correct. In addition to the two kittens we already have, Carrie and Rosie, we have four more.

Paul: I’d like to meet them.

Starlight: (followed by three other kittens) Hello! I’m Starlight, my brother Delight, and my two sisters Twilight and Moonbeam.

Don: Oh my gosh! You kittens are adorable.

Moonbeam: And we are ready to go into forever homes.

Don: Are you ready to meet people who are ready to meet you?

Twilight: We are!

Phil: Hopefully they’ll stop by on the weekend or call to make an appointment for weekdays.

Paul: I hope many call about meeting me!

Katnis: We are all hopeful for all of us.

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. ARF is open Saturdays 10-3, Sundays 10-2, and during the week by appointment. Please call 951- 659-1122.

For those interested in sponsoring future weeks or months of Creature Corner, contact ARF at 951-659-1122 or info@idyllwildarf.org.