Maxine’s adoption has stuck, so now we need an angel for another elderly lady, Lily. She is a 16-year old tortoiseshell cat. She has a lovely personality and is sweet, even responds when called. Her disposition is calm and she’s also quite affectionate. Someone please give this girl a home for her final years.

We also need an angel for an elderly male Jack Russell terrier. Petey is 15 and deaf, but he’s a good boy with plenty of life left in him. He also has a brown eye patch, hence his name. His only downside is that he shouldn’t live with cats, but otherwise this is a great little dog. He doesn’t belong in a shelter.

Our other residents in need of homes include: Faith, our 22-year-old cat; Humpty and Dumpty the Guinea pig sisters; Fred, a male Guinea pig; and Ophelia, an adorable hamster. Any of these pets would love to find a forever home.

The rabies clinic is back and will be held on March 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Tisbury Public Safety Building at 425 State Road. The fee is $25, cash or check. Dogs must be leashed and cats need to be in carriers. Hope to see you there.

The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard is here for our community. We’re always available and our door is always open.

The shelter phone number is 508-627-8662. Hours are: Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 to 5 p.m.