Cotton needs a home

Cotton is an adorable 5 week old kitten. He is an orphan and had a rough start in life. However, he's doing better every day, and will soon be ready for his forever home. Adopted!

Dogs in need of new homes

• Pugs, Hank and Lilly, 6 year old littermates, must go together.
• Two Siberian Huskies need a temporary foster home. Contact Melrose Canine Control at 781-979-4102 for more info. Foster home found!

Parakeets need new home

Two young parakeets need a new home. One is blue, one is yellow, less than 1 year old, come with a cage, prefer to rehome together.

Affectionate cat needs home!

I NEED A HOME! (picture to follow)
My name is Liz and I am a very sweet & affectionate older kitty who needs a loving home. My family couldn't keep me anymore and I am currently staying with the nice people at Middlesex Animal Hospital in Reading, awaiting my forever home. I am a total love bug and really enjoy attention, but am also pretty laidback. Unfortunately, I have a bit of a weight problem and am on a special diet food to get back in shape. I will need to stay on that diet until I do. Regardless of my "extra baggage", I am told I am a real beauty! I am 13 years old, spayed, current on shots and in good health. At the hospital, I've been exposed to dogs & cats and seem pretty relaxed around them so I may be OK with other animals if introduced properly. If you're looking for a fabulous new furry friend, please call the Middlesex Animal Hospital at (781) 942-4545. Thanks!!

Lap cat needs home

Mia is a spayed female cat, up to date on shots, 9 years old, long haired, black and white. She is a very affectionate lap cat who needs a quiet home with no dogs or other cats. Photo to me added later.

Turtles need home

Two large red-eared slider turtles are looking for a new home. They come with a large tank with a heater, filter, thermometer and rocks. Contact Melrose Canine Control for more info.

Melrose dog needs a new home

Chrissy is a 6 year old female Collie-Shepherd mix. She has lived with children and other dogs, and is very affectionate and loves to be petted. Please call Melrose Canine Control for more info.

Melrose Dog needs a special home

http://www.rescuebulldogs.org/showdog.pl?id=2380

Gunny the American Bulldog is being fostered in Melrose. To view his photo and learn more about him, please click the link.

Princess the Poodle is ready for adoption!

Princess, a Melrose dog who went to Poodle Rescue (see the post dated April 8), has finished her heartworm treatment and is ready to be adopted. To see Princess's profile and to learn about the adoption process, go to www.poodlerescuene.org/rescue_me.htm. UPDATE- Pricess has been adopted!

Birds for adoption

The Animal Rescue League in Boston has numerous birds available for adoption, mostly cockatiels. If you are thinking about getting a bird, please consider going there. For that matter, the ARL and the MSPCA shelters have many small animals available such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, etc. Often people think about adopting a shelter dog or cat, but don't think of a shelter when obtaining other pets. For more information, please check out their websites in the links section.