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.

April Found pets

• April 27- small grey tabby cat, short haired, Auburn St.
• April 27- parakeet, Brunswick Park

New Melrose group- Melrose Dog Society!

A new dog owners group has formed in Melrose. Here is their description:

The Melrose Dog Society (MDS) is comprised of a group of citizens that came together with the goals of seeing a dog park realized, to promote responsible dog ownership, and to improve conditions within our city for citizens and the estimated 5,000 dogs that reside here.

For more information, please click the link to the right.