Welcome to the Scarlett Room

Welcome to the Scarlett Room, named after the courageous mother cat who in 1996 fearlessly risked her life as she rescued her entire litter of kittens from a burning garage, and in doing so, carved herself a heroic place in history and in all of our hearts.

Scarlett is not only the Animal League's beloved symbol of courage and heart; she also symbolizes all the cats in our Sponsor Program who face various hurdles and challenges. Sadly, many of the dogs and cats that come to us have been abused or neglected and others are injured or have chronic illnesses. To highlight these amazing pets who persevere in the face of adversity, we have created The Scarlett Room.

The Scarlett Room is a fun and informative place where you can stay abreast on all the animals in the Sponsor Program - both cats and dogs - learn about their lives, their medical conditions, and perhaps share in their experiences.

We invite you to take a peek into the lives of the Sponsor Pets of North Shore Animal League America.

Below are highlights from some of our sponsor pets...

Nina

November 24th, 2009

Dear Friend and Sponsor,

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching,we are reminded to be grateful for all that we are so fortunate to have: our health,our loved ones, and of course, our pets. Life is so fragile and fleeting that we must remember to be thankful everyday for those who are dear.
It saddens us to inform you that we must say goodbye to a dear sponsor pet, Nina. Nina joined the Animal League’s Sponsor Program at only 6 months old. She had very weak ligaments in her legs, pneumonia and diabetes melitus. Sadly, Nina’s diabetes led to blindness, and eventually, she developed an ulcer in her eye which led to the loss of that eye. But through all the inconvenience, all the doctor visits and all her health troubles, Nina never failed to take into account what was important to her – her family and her life. Always a faithful friend and loyal companion, Nina was a wonderful dog and cherished pet. She loved her life, and we loved her in our lives.
The Animal League would like to send our deepest condolences to everyone who knew and loved Nina. We share in your grief. We are thankful to have known Nina – even for such a short spell – and to have had the opportunity to care for her for almost her entire life.
For all the wonderful animals, and the love they so selflessly give, weare truly thankful.
Sincerely,
The Sponsor Team

Kyle

November 13th, 2009

December 2009 Update:

We are happy to report that Kyle continues to enjoy a carefree life at home with his foster mother.  At home, Kyle is happy to enjoy the winter weather from afar and you will catch him perched on the window sill watching all the happenings outside.  When he’s finished gazing for hours, his foster mother usually finds him lounging around for nap time in his favorite spot on the couch.  However, he does hop up on the bed for some rest when the mood strikes him. It’s quite a sight to see Kyle cuddled up with a bunch of stuffed animals including a lion, owl, fox and kitty cat. You almost can’t tell which one is him!

January 2010 Update:

Kyle’s foster mother is happy to report that he has been feeling great.  He continues to love her to death and spends a lot of time resting next to her and talking to her with his “meows”.  He has also been playing around with some of his favorite toys in tow, a few new ones he loves so much that he won’t let them out of his sight.  He even keeps them next to his food dish while he eats!  He is very possessive.

February 2010 Update:

Kyle is doing well and seems very happy.  His vocabulary has increased.  Every morning when his foster mother says “good morning Kyle” he looks at her and says “Meow”.  He does this each and every morning.   He astounds her every day.  She combs him daily (which he loves) and consequently his coat is very smooth and shiny.  He’s such a darling! He follows her from room to room and in the morning he’ll sit on a little table and watch her put on her make-up.  He loves her so much.  He is a very lucky kitty and he deserves it.

SPONSOR ME!

Sasha

November 5th, 2009

We are happy to report that Sasha made the transition to her new home at the St. Francis Animal Sanctuary without any problems. She settled in well and has adjusted to the routine at the sanctuary very quickly. Each day Sasha is taken out for playtime and walks and has been introduced to other dogs at the sanctuary under supervision. While Sasha is not yet 100% comfortable with male staff members, she is gaining trust and confidence each day. In addition, Sasha will soon be evaluated by a referred veterinary clinic to determine if her urinary issues can be resolved.

SPONSOR ME!

Sasha

November 5th, 2009

We have some wonderful news to share about Sasha. She was recently transferred to St. Francis Animal Sanctuary in Mississippi where she will be cared for and loved for the rest of her life. As a long-term resident of the Animal League Sasha received plenty of love and attention from the staff, but she did experience some stress as a result of being in a shelter environment. Fortunately, friends at the St. Francis Animal Sanctuary were able to bring Sasha to their facility. With a dog barn and acres upon acres of outdoor dog runs to enjoy, Sasha will have a wonderful, fulfilling life where she can receive care for her medical conditions and enjoy the great outdoors.

SPONSOR ME!

A Sponsor Pet Is Love Poem

November 5th, 2009

A Pet Sponsor Is Love

 A Pet Sponsor Is Love – A friend from afar who always makes sure, month after month, that we don’t want for anything more.

 A Pet Sponsor Is Love – Often our last hope; when others look away, they step forward – with love, with support, from within.

 A Pet Sponsor Is Love – Giving us the much needed and well-deserved second chance at a happy and solid quality of life; at peace for the first time, in a long time.

 A Pet Sponsor Is Love – A love that is unselfish and understanding, given straight from their hearts, to ours.  And their love should not and will not be forgotten.

Victoria

October 6th, 2009

Penny

September 28th, 2009

Penny is happily hiding out and hanging out in her very own cat tree – thanks to your sponsorship of Penny, she can live the best quality of life possible – thank you!

Our precious Penny is indulging in some rest and relaxation in her home. Her family finds that Penny likes to spend her days stretched out as long as possible in a nice cool place. Some of her favorite spots are the tile kitchen floor, a window sill where the breeze blows, or the bathtub. Over the past month Penny’s really found her niche amongst all the cats in her home and has a different relationship with each. She is quite fond of Uno, who is almost completely blind, and when he walks right into her due to his loss of sight she refrains from swatting him and they sniff noses. It is quite an adorable sight.

SPONSOR ME!

Penny

September 28th, 2009

Here’s Penny looking very comfortable and at ease in her loving foster care home!

Penny’s family has been working hard to help her shed a few of the extra pounds she’s been carrying around. She doesn’t have a sagging belly just yet, but she does have a little extra weight all over. To keep her at a healthy weight her family has her on a wet food diet for her renal failure and will continue to monitor her feeding. However, just from brushing her alone she seems to have lost a few pounds in hair! Penny’s family is happy to report that she has become more social with them around the house and now loves to sit on her adoptive mother’s lap whenever she is at the computer. She even clings to her adoptive mother by wrapping her paws around her waist when she tries to get up from the chair! It’s quite the sight to behold Penny trying to make her owner stay put.

SPONSOR ME!

Ellie

September 17th, 2009
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Ellie and Peanut getting ready for a nap!

Ellie

September 17th, 2009
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Ellie, hanging out in her favorite bed!