All the kittens are now with their new families. The second litter went to their forever homes last weekend. All parties are thrilled and delighted.

Rugby, the stray tuxedo cat found near the Oak Bluffs Cemetery, has been neutered and is now ready to find his forever home. He’s a very affectionate boy who purrs and purrs, and he adores snuggling up in a nice cozy lap. This is an awesome cat.

We have another tuxedo available for adoption, this one a female. Her name is Smores (aka TC) and she is six years old. She is quite friendly and has a cute white-tipped tail. Come in to meet her and see if she could be your new girl.

Any gray cat lovers out there? Lola is a petite seven-year-old female who is a purebred Russian Blue. She is playful, sweet, adores attention, and has a lovely purr. And she is absolutely gorgeous, with beautiful green eyes and the softest fur imaginable. Lola would love to share her life with that special family. Please come meet her and see if you fall in love with her as the staff and volunteers have all done.

The Celebration of Pets will be held at the Harbor View Hotel on June 4 from 10 a.m. until noon. Come join Father Nagle for the blessing of the animals and bring your pet to be blessed.

The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard’s annual Garden Party will be held on Monday, June 27 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., rain or shine. There will be silent, live and ticket auctions. Please contact the shelter at manager@animalshelterofmv.org for more information.

Lastly, the shelter would like to remind all pet owners that we are now at the height of tick season, so make sure to stay current with your preventative measure of choice. Additionally, with the warmer weather now upon us remember how quickly temperatures rise in a closed vehicle.

Shelter hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. The telephone number is 508-627-8662.

Contributions are always gratefully accepted; the shelter is funded solely by donations. Please make checks out to The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard; the mailing address is P.O. Box 1829, Edgartown, MA 02539 or visit animalshelterofmv.org.