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AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS | APRIL 25, 2018
Smiley
Black Jack
Janie
Cricket
Dan
Three cats, two dogs want some homes in Ahwatukee W AFN News Staff
hether they meow or bark, all five are probably saying, “We need a forever home” – preferably in Ahwatukee. “They” are three cats and two dogs currently housed in several animal rescue shelters. Janelle Cosgriff of Friends for Life rescue has four of the abandoned animals. One of her two cats available for adoption is a 4-year-old short-haired female named Smiley, “a fairly laid-back” cat who enjoys snuggling with her stuffed bunny near the window on her cat tree. Cricket is a domestic short-haired Torbie cat, also 4. “She is a very sweet and gentle girl,” Cosgriff said. “Cricket is affectionate and independent – just the right amount of both. She does enjoy a good game of play, snacks and naps,” she added. One dog, named Dan, is a 2-yearold Bassett/Lab with a touch of German shepherd who is “so adorable is his stubby legs,” said Cosgriff. “Dan would love a
family that will take him on some walks and perhaps a hike or two. Dan was originally found as a stray in Yuma. Unfortunately, nothing more is known about his background.” Black Jack is a boxer blend just under 3. “A volunteer took him on a hike in the Superstition Mountains and he loved it,” Cosgriff said. “Black Jack slept in the car all the way back to the adoption center, perhaps dreaming of the day he’d have experiences like that with a family of his own. Black Jack will need an active home that will interact with him daily with walks, play or hikes when the weather allows.” All four animals have been neutered and vaccinated and more information can be obtained by calling 480-497-8296, going to azfriends.org, or emailing FFLdogs@ azfriends.org or FFLcats@azfriends.org. The adoption fee is $95 for either cat and $175 for Dan. Meanwhile, Jennifer Barry of Arizona Rescue said her cat, Janie, has flame point markings and “brilliant blue eyes.” “This sweet girl loves interacting with
her people,” Barry said. “To say she loves cuddling would be an understatement. She adores being picked up and held close. An open lap is an open invitation for Janie to make herself at home. If we’re being honest, the lap doesn’t even have to be open. “Janie is showing an interest in toys and will even play games of tag with her feline friends,” she added. “Janie absolutely
adores pursuing crinkle balls across the room! She particularly enjoys chasing them across tile floors where, thanks to the momentum she has built from hurtling after the ball at top speed, she goes sliding into random objects. She also really likes batting around wand toys and cat dancers. Janie is an inquisitive girl who enjoys exploring her surroundings. Information: azrescue.org.
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