At this time, our Island animal shelter remains open for official business and by appointment only.

Our online auction began Monday and continues through August 17. The items up for auction are the same amazing things offered at our annual Garden Party. To participate please visit our website, animalshelterofmv.org.

Our newest feline resident, Myron, is a 10-year-old, black female. She is a real sweetie with a personality that is good for your soul. And she’s a lap cat! This girl would be an asset to any family. Maybe that family could be yours? Everyone needs something good for the soul.

Our two tabby cats looking for homes are Lemmy and Holly. Both these cats need owners with big hearts and patience. Lemmy is a male tabby, about eight years old. He’s very shy and confused so needs someone who will give him the time to find his confidence as he is fearful right now. If you think you could be the person or people for Lemmy, please call the shelter to set up an appointment.

Holly has been with us for about two and a half years now. She’s about six years of age and has been living as the shelter cat. Being out and about has helped her become more trusting of people. She still, however, will need someone with cat savvy due to her unique, feline personality. Can you be the one to give Holly a home?

With the hot, humid weather we’ve been having we’d like to remind everyone to be mindful of temperatures before taking your dog out on errands with you. A hot car can become a deadly place for a dog very quickly. And remember to check pavement temperatures before taking your best friend for a walk. Hot pavement can burn delicate pads. If it’s too hot on your barefoot, it’s too hot for your pup.

Also, tick and flea season is still here so please be diligent about checking your pets and yourself as well as keeping up with flea and tick treatments.

If anyone would like to make some donations from our wish list, we are in need of laundry detergent, bleach, air fresheners and toilet paper.

We’d like to thank everyone for their donations of used towels and such but request that you refrain from making donations of this type at this time.

If anyone is in need of cat or dog food, we have plenty and are happy to share. And if anyone needs any crates, we have an abundance and are happy to share those, too. Just give us a call during regular shelter hours.