Mattmew, the eight-week-old long-haired ball of fluff seems too adorable, too soft, too perfect to be real. Yet, Mattmew is very real and, unlike the stuffed toy he resembles, he has feelings. In the shelter, Mattmew is lonely, afraid and confused. Just a minute ago he was with Mama. Now Mattmew, an animal who fits […]
Aristocratic, well-dressed Tux should be adding elegance to a home. After all, the spayed, 11-month-old lady decorates any spot where she sits. Nothing is more sophisticated than a tuxedo, on either a person or a cat. And Tux’s is decorated with flair. Nature added a unique white stripe, to make Tux even more eye-catching. Yet, […]
It’s a time when great manners, good looks and the composure of a gentleman aren’t enough to keep a home. Even though five-year-old Tobias was a stray, led into an overwhelming environment, the shelter director says, “He was quiet and reserved.” Tobias seems able to follow Rudyard Kipling’s advice, “…To keep your head while others […]
Luna is a lovely little 12-week-old lady who needs to be seen in color to be appreciated. Then her visitor can see all the exquisite oranges and yellows in her coat. She also looks more gorgeous with her eyes open. Luna happened to be in the middle of her afternoon siesta when it was time […]
Otto is a very well-mannered gentleman-of-a-certain-age. The neutered, Shepherd – Great Pyrenees could fit smoothly into nearly any social gathering. However, Otto could never play poker. His face shows exactly how he feels. The fellow, who’s loved his family for six years, is heartbroken and inappropriately apologetic. Otto believes that he must have done something […]
Twelve-week-old, mittens-wearing Hairy Pawter would be thrilled to sleep under the stairs every night. It might be a cramped space for a wizard, but for the kitten who’s been waiting at the shelter much too long, a home with people would be a dream come true. And, after all, Hairy Pawter takes up very little […]
Purrscilla, a 12-week-old kitten with a memorable look and an even more memorable personality, heard that blonds have more fun. After waiting to be noticed among shelter cats, the fluffy, subtly multi-colored torbie believes it. Purrscilla saw flashy yellow cats go home, while no one even bothered to notice that she was actually a more […]
Alvin is a Border Collie. That’s the first thing that someone should think about when he contemplates adding Alvin to the family. Instead of being dazzled by Alvin’s sophisticated black-and-white animated body or enchanted by the sparkle in his eyes, someone falling in love should remember the characteristics that make Border Collies amazing. The 18-month-old, […]
Even though he’s wearing a fashionable, sophisticated tuxedo, Purrcy is the youngest, most overwhelmed creature in the shelter. The seven-week-old kitten is alone, even though kittens shouldn’t leave their mamas until they’re at least eight weeks old. Yet, people explained that they found Purrcy in their front yard. Someone has been unkind and unfair to […]
Barry’s a life-of-the-party kitten who enjoys a play-filled life and someone to cuddle with when he’s tired. Barry had that, at first, when he and his littermates came to the shelter. However, one by one, Barry’s beloved siblings and playmates were carried out of the Shelter’s cat room. Life became boring and lonely. So, Barry […]
Founded in 2002, the Grant County Friends of the Shelter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that strives to find a home for all the animals in the Grant County Animal Shelter.
Founded in 2002, the Grant County Friends of the Shelter is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that strives to find a home for all the animals in the Grant County Animal Shelter.
When a law enforcement officer asks for help from the shelter staff, it can be very serious. Situations don’t get much more serious than Marley’s was. Read Marley’s story and learn more about how you can help this sweet dog’s recovery efforts.
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Dramatic cases of animal injury and recovery are common at the Grant County Friends of the Animal Shelter and Castle is no exception. We encourage you to read Castle’s story and learn more about how you can help this resilient cat’s recovery efforts.
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Thanks to our donations, the shelter was able to construct a unique outdoor play area where shelter cats can freely jump and climb a cat post or two, catch a few rays, and socialize with other cats and people.
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Thanks to our donations, the shelter was able to construct a unique outdoor play area where shelter cats can freely jump and climb a cat post or two, catch a few rays, and socialize with other cats and people.