Please Adopt Us

To everyone who has asked about Susie — our mascot for the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard — she had some surgery this week and is recovering well. She still needs more tests so any donations for her medical expenses are gratefully accepted.

The cats available for adoption are Cleo, a mostly white female; Arnold, our big orange tiger who has bonded with the little black kitten Scooter, who also seems to get along well with the other cats; Max, a white and gray male and his cage mate Phoebe,a tiger female, both a bit shy; Squibby, a big, 15-p ound tiger Manx (with no tail!) All cats are spayed or neutered and have had all their shots.

Daisy the guinea pig is still waiting for a child to take her home in her own cage — she’s very friendly and loves to be held.

Beginning in October the shelter hours will be extended to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and on Saturdays the shelter will be open until 4 p.m.

Watch this column for more definite news about the change in hours.

Volunteers are needed again; please call the shelter at 508-627-8662.

Many thanks to everyone who has donated money for the shelter’s financial operations and for Susie’s medical expenses.