Tag: pets

Moving to a new area can be a stressful ordeal for all involved, especially your pets. The chaos of packing, moving furniture and the strangeness of a new area can leave your cat or dog spinning. However, with a little advance planning, patience, and affection you can help your pet quickly adjust to their new neighborhood.

Carly is a 10-year-old Chihuahua mix who is sweet, relaxed and a little shy. She is good with other dogs, likes to be held and would be the perfect lap dog. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since May. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.

Pipsqueak is an 11-year-old cat who is sweet, calm and loves to be pet. She would make a great lap cat. She has also been declawed so she has to stay indoors. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since June. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.

We have kittens coming out of our ears.  We have oodles of kittens…a whole kit ‘n caboodle of kittens!  Adopt a kitten (or two to double your fun).   See our kittens at our permanent adoption centers in Petco Gilroy or PetsMart Milpitas, on our website, or at local pet adoption fairs.

Lobo is a 1-year-old German shepherd mix who is a little shy, but sweet and loves to be pet and go for walks. He is good on a leash and great with larger dogs. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since June.  Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.  

Buffy is an adult cat who is sweet, vocal and loves people. She would be best as an only cat. She has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since April and would love to find a forever home. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.  

Independence Special: We’ve got kitties coming out of our ears!  In addition to this year’s kittens, we have some kittens from last year (now teen-agers) and the previous year (now adults).  Our FOSMAS Board of Directors approved an “Independence Special" reduced adoption fee for the month of July only.  FOSMAS adult cats (18 months and older) get their independence for only $17.76!   Please visit our website http://www.fosmas.org to see our adoptable adults.    They are currently in foster homes or in our permanent adoption centers while they wait for their forever homes.  We’ll have some at our adoption fairs, too.

Indy is an 8-week-old female Calico kitten available for adoption from Hollister Animal Care and Services, 1331 South St., Hollister. Open Monday through Friday, 12 to 5 p.m. Details: (831) 636-4320.

When the time comes for a family member to move into a nursing home or retirement community many worry that their loved ones will begin to feel lonely and unneeded as time goes by. Fortunately, thanks to people such as Kit Darling and Dr. Karen Snowden and their work with organizations like Aggieland Pets With A Purpose, many elderly residents are getting the chance to experience the unconditional love of a pet.

Guido is a 7-year-old catahoula mix. He is mellow and lovable. He is good with other dogs and also knows some commands. He is available for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.