Blog

12/12/2011 10:25 AM

This time of year, having a place to call “Home” holds special significance. That is why our staff and volunteers work so hard to place all our adoptable animals during the month of December. We would love to have each and everyone in a home this holiday season.

Why do we have so many Cats?

8/16/2011 11:48 AM

There are 113 cats in our building today* and another 22 out in our foster care program. One of the reasons why we have so many is because most stray cats go unclaimed.

The Search for a Missing Pet

8/8/2011 9:54 AM

We are very happy to report that Nomar, the little white Maltese mix, who went missing on Bellevue Avenue has been found and reunited with his owner.

A 12 Year-Old Fetching Friend Starts Life Anew on a Maine Island

7/14/2011 11:55 AM

Rooster, a twelve year old Jack Russell terrier came to us recently from our sister shelter in North Carolina as part of the Potter League’s Fetching Friends program. His 96 year-old owner had to surrender him to the Mitchell County Animal Rescue League.

Fourth Can be Frightening

6/30/2011 2:21 PM

Fourth of July is a festive time but it is important for pet owners to realize that fireworks and pets are not a good mix. Whether it is your neighbor lighting off fireworks or the community display, it can be a traumatic holiday for your dogs and cats.Now that it is lawful for persons 16 years or older to purchase certain types...

June is Adopt-A-Cat Month

6/1/2011 9:57 AM

After 372 days in our care, Hazel, a gorgeous tortoise shell cat with lots of cati-tude was placed into a new home. Marge has been at the Potter League since August of 2010. We are hoping you will help us clear the cat rooms and kitty condos during June, Adopt-a-Cat Month by either adopting a cat or spreading the word about our fabulous felines. In the busy summer months, our shelter fills up with cats and kittens. We often care for 100 cats on a daily basis and have dozens more in our foster care system. Summer is great time to save a life and add a cat to your family. Here is how adopting a cat will benefit you:

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Unless You Can Commit, Make Yours Chocolate

4/11/2011 2:08 PM

When Easter shopping this year, please don’t buy live rabbits, chicks or ducks as gifts for the children in your lives. Each year thousands of baby animals are purchased. Those that manage to survive beyond a few days, weeks or months are often abandoned in the woods or given up to shelters. Many people think that rabbits are...

Stray animals most at risk in the winter

1/19/2011 2:30 PM

Oh, the weather outside is frightful…especially if you are a stray cat or dog. Winter weather can take its toll on homeless animals. There are so many more hazards when the weather is inclement.Outdoor domesticated animals need a higher caloric intake in the winter time to maintain the correct body temperature. So they are at...

Meant To Be

12/8/2010 4:56 PM

During the holiday season, we thought we would share a story about one of our special adoptions…..

I believe things happen for a reason. I thought about adopting a puppy since the beginning of the year. It had been about one year since we said goodbye to our sweet Molly of 16 years. Each month I would say to my...

October is Adopt a Dog Month - Consider a Pit Bull

10/12/2010 5:09 PM

October is Adopt a Dog Month…and what better time to consider adopting one of our most misunderstood breeds of dog – the Pit Bull. This breed is inherently sweet, affectionate, and highly intelligent with an eager-to-please personality. Too often, pit bulls and their owners have gotten a bad rap and have been stereotyped because...