Thinking of adopting a cat? June may be a good month to do just that, as the Lake Humane Society has reduced its adoption fees for cat for this month.

Mandy Osborne at Lake Humane Society writes, "For the month of June, we are offering reduced adoption fees for all cats. Our cats over 6 months old can be adopted for just $20 and our kittens up to 6 months old can be adopted for just $75. (Adoption fees typically range from $30-$100 depending on the age of the cat). Adoption fee includes: Spay/neuter, initial deworming, rabies vaccination, microchip, veterinary examination, initial vaccinations, Feline Leukemia/FIV Combo test. This is a great deal and only lasts through June 30th."

For more information on Lake Humane Society and to see some cats available for adoption, visit lakehumane.org/cats.html.

The Geauga County Dog Warden is in need of dry puppy food and dog food (dry and canned). Help feed the more than 700 dogs that come through each year. The Geauga County Dog Warden is at 12513 Merritt Road, Chardon, OH 44024, or 440-286-8135.

Barking, tussling and romping are certain to be among many lively activities set to take place at a doggie soiree celebrating the adoptions of five Cairn Terrier mixed pups and their mother, Lilly.
Tony Felix of Willoughby, who, along with his wife Dolores is hosting the pooch party, said he’s doing so “because we need to do something for these puppies.”

Last winter, soon after Dolores notified the Eastlake Rescue Center that the couple would like to help out as foster canine caretakers, they were asked to take in a very pregnant Lilly.
The stray, picked up in Pike County, was scheduled to be euthanized on Christmas Eve, four days before the Felixes welcomed her into their home.

Six days after settling into her new digs the tiny puppies made their grand entrance.
Tony, who is retired, said even though Lilly was a great mom and did a stellar job of birthing and caring for her youngsters, he was overseeing everyday activities 98 percent of the time.
“It was tough,” he said.

Already caring for two dogs of their own, two of their son’s dogs, three tanks full of fishes and a a trio of parrots, the Felixes knew the newbie pups needed to be placed with other families.
Through concentrated networking with relatives and friends, a home was found for each. However, the Felixes couldn’t resist keeping one pup, and JoJo now is part of the family.
He’ll greet his siblings at the party which not only will provide special fun for the pups, but their caregivers as well. A backyard barbecue, Bingo and time for swapping lots of doggie stories are planned.

The Felixes have been busy purchasing animal-themed décor and treats for the party and are still drumming up fun ideas for the day. Tony said he hopes it will become an annual event.

“Six lives were saved,” he said with a happy, satisfied smile, and that's something the Felixes don't want to forget.

— Jean Bonchak

“Save Our Strays,” a Euclid-based nonprofit rescue group, will bring several kittens to the “Pat’s Pets” adopt-a-thon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, June 1, at Pat O’Brien Chevrolet, 2810 Bishop Road, Willoughby Hills.

The kittens will be available for adoption, along with cats and dogs who will be brought to the event by several local animal rescue organizations.

Admission to the event is free.

In addition, Chagrin Falls-based Halle Ladd Photography will set up a “mini-studio” for people who want to bring in their cats or dogs for professional photo sessions. All proceeds collected for adoptions and photos will go to the participating animal rescue groups.

For information about today’s “Pat’s Pets” event, call 440-585-9300 or email jsetele@patobrienchevy.com or dlhhlcom@gmail.com.
For inquiries about the kittens, call 440-759-0076.
To get further details about the event’s professional pet photo sessions, call 440-429-2989 or visit www.HalleLadd.com

Caroline’s Kids Cat Sanctuary in Concord Township on Wednesday went live broadcasting on Ustream 24 hours daily, seven days a week.

The broadcast allows viewers to follow the daily lives of the cats in the main area of the sanctuary.

Viewers and followers to the site will get to know the cats by name and watch the daily
routine.

To access this live cam and enjoy being a part of the lives of the cats, go to Ustream on the web and type in the search box: Caroline’s Kids Pet Rescue. 
It is listed also under Animals and Wildlife category.

Also follow Nyanko, the pirate cat, on the shelter’s Facebook page.

I have had my share of hairballs which I have left in fun spots for the humans over the years.

Usually a couple of heaving motions gets the job done, and the hairball out.

But I never imagined what kind of hairball a 400-pound tiger can cough up.

Fact is, the poor guy couldn't.

Check out this story from the Associated Press:

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — It’s not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a 400-pound tiger needed help from veterinary surgeons in Florida when he couldn’t hack up a basketball-size hairball by himself.
The 17-year-old tiger named Ty underwent the procedure Wednesday at a veterinary center in the Tampa Bay area community of Clearwater. Doctors said in a statement that they safely removed the 4-pound obstruction from Ty’s stomach.
The tiger, which is cared for by Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation in Seminole, was brought to veterinarians after not eating for nearly two weeks. Doctors said they detected the hairball using a scope with a camera.
Vernon Yates, whose nonprofit group regularly assists law enforcement agencies with seized animals, says he’s thankful the hairball was removed and Ty is doing fine.


By the way, what do you do with a 4-pound hairball?

Actually, I really don't want to know.

 Later, P.

Lake Humane Society’s third annual Woof, Wag & Wine event will be June 1 at Grand River Cellars, 5750 S. Madison Road, in Madison.

It will run from 1 to 5 p.m.

Guests will enjoy a tour of the vineyards, a wine tasting provided by Muddy Paw wines, a silent and Chinese auction, live music, a wine-themed canine costume contest, gamesand more.

What makes this event even more unique is that guests are welcome to bring their dogs along.

Admission to this event is $15 a person and can be paid at the door.
 
Guests are encouraged to bring along a blanket, lawn chairs and a canopy to enjoy a picnic-like atmosphere. Food is available for purchase and can be enjoyed on the lawn or inside the restaurant.

One dollar from every bottle of wine purchased from Muddy Paw or Grand River Cellars during the event benefits the animals at Lake Humane Society.
 
The first 100 guests will receive a free gift.

All proceeds benefit the animals at Lake Humane Society.

For a complete event itinerary, check out Lake Humane’s website at, www.lakehumane.org, or call the shelter at (440) 951-6122.