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Adopt Marlon, a Cuddle Bug Disguised as a Cat

Marlon is looking for a new home. Could it be yours?

PAWS (Protection of Animals in Wakefield Society) is an all-volunteer, non-profit animal welfare organization.

I know I look silly in this lion cut, but you would not judge a cat by his hairdo, would you? I mean, I am not even really a cat. My true essence is cuddle-bug.  I may have a few cat characteristics, but mostly I just channel “pet me, rub my belly, pet me some more.” 

Ok, I know you want to hear more about me, so here goes. I am staying at a nice foster home with two wonderful children and two adults. They are giving me tons of attention, which I love, love, love. When they are not adoring me, I hang out at the window watching the birds. I don’t want to get out there, but I do have an active fantasy life. I like to play with the laser pointer and I enjoy cozying up in small spaces, behind the sofa pillows, in my kitty condo, and the like.

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I am not a lap cat, although maybe I could learn to be one if you wanted that. I do like to snooze on the bed. In fact, I like to sleep there at night, right near my peoples’ hands so they can keep petting me all night long. I am not annoying about wanting to be touched, but I do enjoy as much as they will give.

When my hair grows back, I will be a beautiful, black cat with soft, medium-length hair, a bushy tail and stunning green eyes. I am young, only four years old, so still playful, but not a nut like those crazy kittens everyone seems to fawn over. I promise never to dive bomb your feet at night or attack your ankles when you walk around the house.

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While I would prefer a house without other pets, I am open to a discussion about my living with another nice cat if you had one. I do want a home where I will get lots of attention because I am a cuddle bug. I don’t care whether you are a family or a single as long as you are patient while I get to know you and while you get to know me. And, don’t worry, I will do the talking if you are too shy to start conversation. If this sounds good to you, please call me.  I am not an impatient sort, but I really do want to get to my ultimate cuddle destination at your house.

Oh, my name is Marlon, but you can call me whatever you want…just call me!  Please?

If you are interested in learning more about Marlon, or any of our other available cats or dogs, contact PAWS at (781) 246-6111 or PAWSwakefield@yahoo.com.  You can also meet many of our pets at our adoption hours every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital and on the first Saturday of the month at the Woburn PETCO from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. 

Look for the PAWS booth at the Reading Friends and Family Day on June 16.  We will also be sharing a booth with VCA Wakefield at the Stoneham Kiwanis Dog Show, on June 16.  These events are a great opportunity to talk to us about our animals and learn more about the services we provide to our communities.  PAWS is always looking for volunteers.  For information about volunteering or to view all our available pets, visit www.pawswakefield.org.  And, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PAWS.01880 

Last but definitely not least, it is kitten season and they are eating us out of house and home.  Our PAWS foster parents would appreciate some donations of canned kitten food in the following varieties:  Royal Canin, Blue Buffalo, Purina ProPlan, Innova, Wellness, Nutro, Evo, and California Naturals.  Donations can be dropped at our office at 383R Lowell Street, Wakefield, or at adoption hours. Or you can donate money to our Feed the Kittens Fund c/o PAWS Wakefield, 383R Lowell Street, Wakefield MA 01880.


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