Holly needs a home! Holly is a good size four-year-old female, black and gray tabby cat. She is very sweet and gentle, yet is still somewhat shy since she is unsure about what’s happened to her. She has been seen by the vet and is now ready to find her forever home. Could that home be yours? Come by and meet her, even if it’s just to provide some well-needed socialization.

Seven’s three Manx kittens will be leaving for their new home next week. And Seven herself will leave for her forever home once she’s been spayed. Congratulations to everyone. We’re sure these felines will provide many years of joy to their families.

Chaps is our resident lobby cat. He’s about 12, white with striking black markings. He’s a gentle fellow who is comfortable around dogs and other cats, and just needs a cozy place to nap where he can also get some attention. The staff and volunteers have found that the longer he’s here, the more affectionate he becomes. Chaps has a home at the shelter, but if someone happens to fall for him we might be persuaded to let him leave.

This Saturday, June 3, please join us for the Celebration of the Animals. It takes place on the porch of the Harbor View Hotel, where Fr. Nagle will be blessing the animals beginning at 11 a.m. If you would like to take part in this annual event please arrive around 10:30 a.m.

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 Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard; the mailing address is P.O. Box 1829, Edgartown, MA 02539 or visit animalshelterofmv.org.