Meet Smokie
We know there’s some debate about whether cats should chase a red light, but one thing’s for sure—Smokie loves this game! It keeps him happy, active, and enriched, and after 206 days with us, we’d say he deserves all the fun he can get.
That’s right—206 days is far too long for this charming, outgoing boy to wait for his forever family. Smokie is an owner surrender with an exceptional personality; he’s a big, cuddly guy who makes friends with everyone he meets—humans and felines alike!
Smokie is:
✔️ Neutered
✔️ Litter box trained (does need a high sided box or one with a lid)
✔️ Up to date on vaccinations
When you adopt one cat, you’re saving two lives—the one you bring home and the one who takes their spot in the shelter.
Do you have room in your heart and home for Smokie?
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Stop by and meet him today!
On Monday night, after another long day of animal rescue, I came across a post on Facebook from our local animal control team. They had been trying to capture a terrified stray dog for over two weeks with no success. My heart sank. This sweet girl had been roaming near the local pound, a place she’d likely been abandoned, waiting loyally and in fear for her people to come back. Sadly, no one was looking for her. I knew right away that I had to step in.
I reached out to my small but mighty team and asked if they were ready to help bring her to safety. They immediately agreed, knowing the challenge but also the importance of getting her out of danger.
On Tuesday morning, Angel and I met up with two animal control officers to get a better idea of where she was staying, and, sure enough, we spotted her. She looked at us, and in a flash of fear, she ran and hid.
We stayed close, quietly watching her patterns, studying her every move. This scared pup had found refuge near a local business, whose generous owner gave us permission to use his yard, buildings, and property however we needed to set up a safe capture spot.
We placed fresh food, water, and a cozy bed in an enclosed area, hoping she’d trust it as her little safe zone.
By Wednesday morning, just after 6:20 a.m., we refreshed the food, settled in, and waited. She was wary, watching us from a distance, inching closer but running the moment anyone approached. She’d even tease us by getting close to the setup before fleeing in fear. Hours went by until finally, she gathered her courage, approached, and entered the trap. I’ll never forget the look in her eyes as she realized she was safe—those eyes told us she was scared, yet somehow grateful.
We gently loaded her up and brought her to the shelter, and the moment we opened the trap, she crawled right over to Precious, one of my wonderful helpers from the day, and just melted in her arms. It was as if she knew she was safe and that we’d spent these l
Our shelter is a blessing to this community, but we can’t save them all... not without YOU.
Every day, we face tough decisions out here. Dozens of owner surrenders, found stray dogs/cats and calls from high-kill facilities pour in, asking for our help. We want to say yes to them all but know we can't.......until we have the space. And that space only opens up when we find homes for the animals here, waiting patiently for their second chance.
Today one lucky dog may get the chance to a forever home. The rest? They're still waiting for YOU. Please consider adopting and remember – whether you adopt or buy, no puppy/dog adjusts right away. Be patient, give them time to feel safe, and make it last forever.
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