We reached our goal!

Project Purr-fect update: we reached our goal of 100 cat adoptions in June! As of this moment, 103 cats have found new homes at the Escondido Humane Society this month. Still, many wonderful cats like Diva, above, are looking for a home of their own. Our cat adoption specials will run all month, so visit us soon to meet your purr-fect companion!

Check back at the end of the month for our final adoption total.

Your cats' stories

My husband and I came in just over a year ago and adopted a pretty little black kitty with piercing green eyes. She was called "Happy" at the shelter but we thought she needed a more distinguished name, so she now goes by "Charlotte" (named after Jane Eyre author, Charlotte Bronte!)

She is 'mama's little girl' and follows me nearly everywhere, and she always finds a spot to nestle up beside me in bed. She now has a 'brother' who she wasn't so sure about at first, but who she thinks is okay now! She is a very calm little girl who will brush against any hand that is hanging down, and jump into any box or laundry basket left on the floor. Charlotte is mostly an indoor cat, but she sure loves to go out on our balcony and 'sight see' or just take a snooze on the chair we have out there.

Her favorite things are chasing her laser pointer, lounging on her cat tree, giving licks, and eating "Greenies" treats! She also loves the movie 'Homeward Bound' (she tries to hop into the TV screen every time it's one! Her least favorite things are car rides, being pestered by her brother, and pets on the tummy!

She is loved very much in our home, and we couldn't imagine my life without our pretty kitty!

- Shannon and Aaron Eastham

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Just wanted to give you all an update on our adoption. My Mom and I came to the Escondido Humane Society on August 27, 2009, in hopes of finding a kitten. We met a few cute kitties, but when we met Biscuit we knew we had found the one. We were helped by the lovely adoption counselor, Barbara, and in no time we had a new addition to our family.

At first Biscuit, whom we renamed Luna, was very timid and scared, but in no time her true personality emerged. She is a very sweet, playful, and curious kitty. She is quite unlike any cat we have ever had. For instance, her favorite thing to do is to play fetch! A close second is lying on laps. Luna loves to be around people and is very friendly. She is quite the diva and loves to be the center of attention.

Her only fault is that she is very mischievous and likes to find things to get into that she's not supposed to. But even then, we can't get mad at her because she is so funny and cute. To be honest, she has us wrapped around her little paw.

We are so happy to have her in our lives, and she seems to be very happy too. She runs to the door when we come home, and we can't wait to see her. We love her so much, and we want to thank all of you at Escondido Humane Society for giving us Luna, our treasure.

- Andrea Lopez and Nina Adams

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Contrary to popular belief, cats and dogs can get along great! Rocco (dog) and Molly (not the dog) are BFFs. We adopted Molly from the Escondido Humane Society and Rocco from the Carlsbad Animal Shelter. Cats can be just as affectionate and playful as dogs, but in a different way.

- Enrique


Tell us your cat's story

In celebration of Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month, we are asking all cat lovers to submit a photo of their cat or cats, along with a short story about your special bond, for us to post here on our blog.

It's a great opportunity to celebrate the felines in our lives and to raise awareness about the many, many cats that are waiting for their forever homes at the Escondido Humane Society, and at shelters across the country. Send your photo and story to media@escondidohumanesociety.org and we'll post it here on the blog.

EHS is celebrating Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month

The Escondido Humane Society is going to the cats (and kittens) in June! To shine the spotlight on all homeless felines, we are celebrating Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month with an adoption promotion, specials and giveaways.

Our feline-oriented "Project Purrfect" adoption promotion is based on the hit reality TV show "Project Runway." Strut down the EHS "catwalk" to our cat adoption rooms and hallways. Several featured felines will have special tags on their kennels designating them as our "catwalk" stars. Anyone who adopts our featured cats will go home with a "kitty bag" of goodies.

During the promotion, which will be good from June 1 to 30, adoption fees for all adult cats will be discounted by 50 percent: adult cats (ages 6 months to 7 years) can be adopted for $55, while seniors (ages 7 and up) can be adopted for just $27.50.

As an added incentive, all cat adopters in June are eligible to receive a "Pawpurrazzi" photo shoot with their new four-legged family member with professional photographer Ali Helseth of Skyy Blue Photography, a package valued at more than $200! Ali took the above photo of adoptable cat Cindy and does beautiful work.

Please help us reach our goal of 100 cat and kitten adoptions for the month of June. Pass this on to your friends and co-workers. Put it on your blog or social media sites. Spread the word about all of the wonderful felines we have available for adoption ... and maybe even take one home yourself!

The Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. For more information about adoption, call (760) 888-2247 or log on to www.escondidohumanesociety.org.

Tell us your cat's story

In celebration of Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month, we are asking all cat lovers to submit a photo of their cat or cats, along with a short story about your special bond, for us to post here on our blog.

It's a great opportunity to celebrate the felines in our lives and to raise awareness about the many, many cats that are waiting for their forever homes at the Escondido Humane Society, like Chandler (pictured here), and at shelters across the country. Send your photo and story to media@escondidohumanesociety.org and we'll post it here.

Adopt a "classic" pet this weekend at EHS

The Escondido History Center's annual American Heritage Classic Car Show is this Saturday, so we thought now would be the perfect time to show off our beautiful "classic" pets here at the Escondido Humane Society.

To make it easier to adopt a classic pet and new cruising buddy, like Sophie (pictured above), we are discounting all seniors' adoption fees by more than 50 percent over the Memorial Day weekend. This Friday through Monday, all pets ages 7 and older can be adopted for just $25!

Some of our senior pets showed off their sparkling personalities on Fox 5 this week. Click HERE to see them in action!

Please note that the Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center, located at 3450 E. Valley Parkway, is OPEN on Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Adoption Center is always open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Senior pets often are overlooked by their younger counterparts, but they have just as much love to give and are just as deserving of good homes. Please call (760) 888-2247, (760) 888-2244 or (760) 888-2245, or visit www.escondidohumanesociety.org to learn more about our "classic" pets ... and maybe take one home!

Have you seen Petopia.tv yet?

Petopia.tv is a Web TV show dedicated to pets and the people who love them. The site celebrates the human-animal bond and provides a place for pet lovers to connect.

The site is a wonderful resource for pet lovers because it offers a one-stop shop for pet-related news - locally and nationally. Petopia.tv has been a wonderful resource for and friend to the Escondido Humane Society and has included our news on their site. They even joined us at our Paws in the Park dog walk in March and made a really fun video of the event. Click on the link below to check it out:

http://www.petopia.tv/tvandpics.html

Be sure to bookmark Petopia.tv and check back often, as they update their news and videos on a regular basis. And thank you Petopia.tv for all you do for our animals in need!

Escondido Humane Society Pet of the Week

This week's Escondido Humane Society Pets of the Week are Scarlett and Rhett. Here's what you need to know about them:

Meet Scarlett and Rhett! They are a cute bonded pair of 2-year-old male and female dwarf mixes, ID #s 41949 and 41950. Because they are so bonded, Rhett and Scarlett must be adopted together. Rhett has a cataract in his right eye, but it doesn't affect his personality, although it would be best to approach him on his left side so he isn't startled. He's a nice bunny and really loves Scarlett. She has a bit of attitude and definitely wears the pants in the family. But her personality has really sweetened up and they are ready to share their love with their new family. Rhett and Scarlett are available for adoption from the Escondido Humane Society and are currently living in foster care. They are available for a special adoption fee of $45 for both bunnies, which includes microchip, up-to-date vaccinations, spay and vet exam. For more information, call (760) 888-2247, e-mail jmclaug@prodigy.net or log on to http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/. The Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.

Click here to see Rhett and Scarlett in the North County Times

Pet First-Aid class this Saturday

When pets have a medical emergency, being prepared can be the difference between life and death. The Escondido Humane Society’s upcoming Pet First-Aid class will ensure pet parents know what to do should an emergency strike.

Topics will include instructions for creating a pet first-aid kit; how to recognize symptoms and care for common pet ailments and emergencies; and tips on maintaining your pet's health and well-being. The class will be taught by Sue Lockhart, an American Red Cross-trained instructor.

Our Pet First-Aid class is from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at the Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E. Valley Parkway. Cost is $40. To enroll, call Ina Shookhoff, director of education, at (760) 888-2261 or e-mail education@escondidohumanesociety.org.