MEDFORD, Ore. — Frankie is a three-year-old all-white cat with blue eyes. He’s very energetic and very affectionate. CATS recommends keeping Frankie strictly indoors because cats with light-colored skin and fur are more susceptible to skin cancer. C.A.T.S Committed Alliance To Strays 104 N. Ross Lane Medford, OR, 97501 541-779-2916 Thurs – Sat: 11 a.m. … Continue reading »
Pet of the Week: Autumn
MEDFORD, Ore. — It’s Friday and that means it’s time for pet patrol. Barbara Talbert is here here from the Jackson County Animal Shelter with our pooch of the week, Autumn. Autumn is a pit bull, boxer mix and a really happy girl, who is very affectionate. She is about two years old. Foster families … Continue reading »
Pet of the Week: Wiley
Wiley is 5-years-old and very friendly. He’s also a talker and he’s quite heavy. If you have a pet during this holiday season, it’s important to remember to keep your pet in a backroom when having guests over, so your pet won’t be disturbed by all the extra noise. It’s also important to remember to … Continue reading »
Pet of the Week: Tattie
MEDFORD, Ore. — Tattie is a small, shy dog. The Jackson County Animal shelter says that when encountering dogs like Tattie, sometimes the usual greeting of sticking out your hand for a dog to sniff can be viewed as too aggressive. Therefore, sometimes it’s better to turn your back or turn to your side and … Continue reading »
Pet of the Week: William Wallace
MEDFORD, Ore. — This black and white kitty got his name because his foster family thought he was so brave after dealing with a fish hook injury to both his hind paws. The original William Wallace was a legendary Scottish warrior made famous from the movie, “BraveHeart”. To find out how you can adopt cats like … Continue reading »
Pet of the Week: Edgar
MEDFORD, Ore. — Edgar is a whippet, which the Jackson County Animal Shelter said is a rare breed of dog. Whippets are similar to greyhounds, only smaller in size. Edgar, like many dogs of his kind, is gentle and cuddly, but also active. Due to his short hair, Edgar requires a little doggy coat during … Continue reading »
Pet of the Week: Dina
MEDFORD, Ore. — Dina is about 6 months old and has a sister, Katie. She’s energetic and lovable. Dina is grey and white, which means she’ll be free to adopt anytime, unlike black cats, who won’t be up for adoption until after Halloween. Like many animal shelters, C.A.T.S. has a moratorium on adopting black cats … Continue reading »
Pet of the Week: Tomas
MEDFORD, Ore. – Overcrowding at all three Jackson County Animal Shelters is leaving them with more than 400 cats and kittens. So, for the first time in the history of the shelters, they’re giving out adult cats for free – adult cats like Tomas, who is 5-years-old and very lovable. Jackson County Animal Control, Southern … Continue reading »
Pet of the Week: Nick
MEDFORD, Ore. — Nick is about a year old and kind of a big fella. He’s very calm and lovable. C.A.T.S. would like to remind the public that October is “Tom & Mom” Month, in which pet owners take their “toms” and “moms” in to the vet to be spayed and neutered. A certificate is … Continue reading »
Pets of the Week: Alana and Teddy
MEDFORD, Ore. — Friends of the Animal Shelter and Jackson County Umpqua Bank branches are again teaming up for Coins For Kitties, a fundraising drive. Throughout the month of September, Coins For Kitties offers a convenient and tax deductible way to donate spare change to a great cause just by dropping by an Umpqua Bank … Continue reading »
