August lost and found pets

• Found- August 5th, dark grey or black cat with white paws and chest, young female, Whitman St.
• Lost- August 17th, large male orange/beige cat, Beech Ave area. Urgent- needs medication.
• Lost- August 18th, female cat, DSH, black and white, Upham St. area.
• Lost- since about August 5th, large fluffy female cat, black and white, Lebanon St./ Linwood/Norris Ct. area.

Melrose Dog Festival- NOTE NEW DATE!

The date for the Melrose Dog Festival has been changed from what was posted in June. The new date is Saturday, September 12th, from 4-6 pm, at Lewis-Monk field. Please watch the local news outlets for more information, or call 781-979-4102.

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!

July lost and found pets

• Found July 5, small domestic rabbit, Cottage Street area.
• Kittens found July 17th, Fellsway East near Washington St. Two black and white kittens about 3-4 months old. UPDATE: The kittens have been adopted!
• Black short-haired cat found July 27th, Melrose St.
• Grey, older cat lost from Apthorp St. area on July 27th.
• Black and white medium haired cat lost on Argyle St. on July 30th.

June lost and found pets

Please contact Melrose Canine Control for further information on the following pets.

• Found Thursday June 25th on West Wyoming Ave., brown, long-haired tabby cat, intact male, no collar.
• Lost Sunday June 28th from Brown St., short-haired grey tabby cat, neutered male, no collar (see photo). FOUND!

2009 Melrose Dog Festival

Save the date! This year's Melrose Dog Festival will be held on Sunday, September 20th, from 2-5 pm, at the Lewis-Monk Field. More details to come as we plan this event. If you would like to participate or help to plan the festival, please contact Diane at 781-979-4102.

Reminder- rabies clinic this Saturday, June 6th

Just a reminder that the Melrose rabies clinic is this Saturday, June 6th, from 2-4 pm, at the DPW garage at 72 Tremont St. Rabies vaccine $14, microchips $35. Melrose dog licenses will be availbale with current rabies certificate: cost is $20 for new dogs, $35 for late renewals. All pets must be leashed or in carriers.