The shelter has a number of new residents to report. First up is another orange male named Max. Max is 10 years young and absolutely awesome, a real lover. He has the cutest way of lifting his front paws. The new female feline addition, Cee Cee, has long black fur tipped with silver, a real beauty. She is six to seven years old and just wants to share her love with you. Both have been vetted out and are ready to go to new homes once they find their special people.

The cat room is still filled primarily with orange males. Eight-year-old Chappy is becoming more and more accepting of attention and has started playing with the volunteers. We know he will blossom once he finds his forever home. Four-year-old, buff and white Lefty can’t wait to find a family to share his love with. He’s an awesome cat, very handsome and quite a big boy. And year-old Albert is an absolutely wonderful cat that would be a great addition to any home. Our other orange male is three-year-old buff and white ZZ. He is very sweet, but still a bit shy. Volunteers have been working with him to bring him out of his shell.

Two females have joined the boys is the cat room to keep things under control. They are three-year-old Doris, a delightful tortoiseshell who is quite friendly, and Lacey, a very pretty eight-year-old calico who is also sweet as can be and loves to sit in your lap. Come meet the crew to see if any of them can fulfill your life. As calicos and torties go both are exceptionally friendly.

Three-year-old black and gray tabby Cody is now the lobby cat, greeting visitors while hoping someone will come for him. He is also a large boy, friendly and loves spending his time with people.

Kyra, the three-year-old Native American shepherd, is still with us. Everyone comments on her beauty and how sweet she is. She is a large girl, weighing approximately 50 pounds, very smart and responsive to gentle training. She will do best in a home with a large fenced yard, and a family who can spend time with her, showering her with the love she deserves.

The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Spay/Neuter Wagon will be at the shelter on Wednesday, Sept. 21. If you would like to have your dog or cat spayed or neutered please contact your local animal control officer.

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.