July lost and found pets

• July 1- found cat, young male tabby cat with white (see photo). Near Linwood Ave./Sylvan St.
• July 6- lost cat, male DMH, cream tabby, double paws, W. wyoming Ave.
• July 6- lost cat, black and white with white moustache, East Foster St. near Common.
• July 13- lost cat, Female DSH, tan and buff tabby, Youle St.
• July 20- small male Maine Coon, Vinton St.
• July 17- found cat, ginger tabby, Melrose/Malden line.
• July 23- found cat, older male DSH, brown and black tabby, Day St.

June lost and found pets

• June 2- lost cat, thin older male, orange with white chin, chest and paws. Howard Street area.
• June 15- lost cat, grey intact male DSH, north Main St. area.
• June 24th- found pet (banded) pigeon, brown and white, Martin St.
• June 28th- lost cat, black and grey tiger, male, 22 years old, Lynde St. area.
• June 29th- lost cat, black and white medium-haired, East Foster St.
• June 30th- lost cat, thin grey male DSH, green eyes, shaved area on hip, Cottage St.
• June 30th- lost cat, calico DSH, Howard St.

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.

pet food recall

Iams pet food company has announced a recall of Iams Proactive Health Canned Cat and Kitten foods, all varieties of 3 oz. and 5.5 oz. cans, with dates on the bottom of the cans ranging from 9/2011 to 6/2012. For more information go to http://www.iams.com/ or call 877-340-8826.

How we can coexist peacefully with coyotes - The Boston Globe

Great article which was in the Boston Sunday Globe on May 30, 2010:

How we can coexist peacefully with coyotes - The Boston Globe

Wildlife control tool available

Having trouble with critters in your yard or garden? Melrose Canine Control has a Contech Scarecrow motion-activated sprinkler available to borrow. This tool can be used to frighten wildlife away from your garden or yard, without harming them. Call 781-979-4102 if you would like to put your name on the waiting list to borrow this item. A $60, fully refundable deposit is required to borrow the sprinkler for one week.

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.