Meet Emma!

Hello again, friends! Mallie Boo here. I hope everyone is having a fabulous Halloween! I wanted to interview one of my very favorite kitties for you this week. Emma has been here at NAHS for several months. She's five years old, and was transferred to us from another shelter. Emma is a little shy, like me, but I think when the right family comes to adopt her, she'll open up and be quite affectionate.

Hello Emma! How is this Halloween going for you?
It's going well. It's been pretty quiet here at the shelter. I think all the kids must be off trick-or-treating! I was going to dress up like a pirate, but I decided I would rather just snuggle up in my bed and take a nap.

I know you're looking for a family, just like me. What kind of family would you like?
Well, as you mentioned, I'm kind of shy. I like snuggling up in a cozy bed and napping my day away, so a quiet and calm house would be be great. Any kids that are loud and boisterous would probably intimidate me. What would be best for me would be a nice quiet home where I can take long cat naps in the sunshine.

What's your favorite part of NAHS?
Oh, there are so many things here that are quite nice. The volunteers will come in and pet me. That makes me feel relaxed and I really enjoy the love they give me. I also enjoy the soft cozy blankets people give me. I don't mind being here at the shelter, but I really can't wait to find a home of my own.

Thanks for talking with me, Emma. I hear some visitors coming in! Do you think they'll fall in love with me or you? I hope they find the perfect kitty for their household.

Mallie Boo Takes Over and Interviews Harley

Hello friends! Well, the votes were tallied and it was a tie! But Pookah has been feeling under the weather, so Mallie Boo will be writing the blog! You guys can read all about me from when Lenny interviewed me. I'm still a little nervous and shy, but I'm hoping taking over the blog will help me come out of my shell. The pick for my first interview was easy. I picked Harley, because he's cute. Well, to be honest, I picked him because he is blind and I thought that wouldn't be too intimidating for my first cover piece. So here goes!

So Harley, how did you find youself here at NAHS?
Great question, Mallie Boo, and thanks for taking time to talk to me! I had a family for nine years, but they've been through some changes in the past year. They had three kids, and two of those kids had special needs. My family really loved me, but they were so busy they couldn't pay a lot of attention to me. As the kids got bigger, they wanted to play with me but I would be scared because I couldn't see them coming. In the end, my family thought they would give me a chance to find someone with the time to snuggle me, and I sure hope they're right. Everyone here at NAHS is nice to me and makes sure I feel safe and comfortable, but I do get lonely for a family to call my own.

What kind of family are you looking for?
Well, I love all sorts of people! I think the perfect family would be somebody patient while I learn the layout of my new home. I'm used to bumping into walls and it doesn't bother me, but it might be a little scary for my new people to watch! I would also like to either be an only dog or have a dog that will be patient and understanding of my disability. I still love to play and snuggle, so a family with a big heart is most important.

What sorts of things do you like to do in your free time?
I keep busy, that's for sure! I love to take naps, eat yummy food, play with my people, get attention from volunteers, and squeak my squeaky toys. Some folks think that I've slowed down because of my age, but that's not neccessarily the case. I'm not as active as most other Jack Russels but I still love to go on walks and play. I think I'll be around for a long time to come!

Thanks for the interview! It wasn't as scary as I thought it might be! I hope you get a home soon, Harley! Be seeing you!

A friendly reminder!

Did you get your tickets to the Black Cat Ball yet? It's only 1 week away and tickets are still available. Join us at Meson Sabika for an evening of cocktails, dinner, auction and live entertainment.

Don’t miss a moment of the magic at the event of the year! Savvy sponsors include PETCO Foundation, Navistar, and Exelon. Learn more about the sponsorship opportunities available. Special thanks to Two Bostons Pet Boutique & Gourmet Bakery who will be once again donating custom designed gourmet dog treats for each guest. Tickets are only $160 per person. (You’ll be barkin’ mad if you miss it!) And all of the proceeds benefit the coolest cats and most diggin’ dogs in town at the Naperville Area Humane Society. Visit our website for more info: http://www.napervillehumanesociety.org/events_gala.cfm

More good news!

The staff at NAHS is super excited to tell you that Lenny found his forever home. He went to a great family and even has a new doggie sibling to play with.

We're currently scouting out a new writer for the blog. Lots of kitties are interested. Pookah says she gets the inside scoop by hanging out at the front desk but Mallie Boo says she's been here longer and knows the ins and outs.

One of the kitties will start blogging soon, but first they've got to figure out who's top cat around here! Keep on the look out for our new blogger soon!

Good news!

Humphrey was adopted last night! I'll be on the lookout for a new interviewee soon and hope all you fans have a great weekend!

Did you know we have a lion?

Hello again, pals! Lenny here. I decided it was about time to interview another one of my friends waiting to find a forever family. When I first met this guy, I was sure we had a miniature lion on our hands. After some discussion, Humphrey finally convinced me he was just a very handsome Domestic Longhair. I'll admit, I'm not 100% convinced that he doesn't share some DNA with the king of jungle, but I'll let you decide for yourself.


Humphrey, I've noticed you're a bit bigger than most of the cats here, do you love to eat? Well, Lenny, I noticed at a young age that I was larger than the other kittens, but I just seemed to have grown quicker than most of my buddies. Sure, I enjoy a good meal just as much as the next cat, but I'm not overweight. I just happen to be a large cat!

How did you end up here at NAHS? I had a really nice family that loved me very much, but they had to move and their new apartment didn't allow kitties. They were smart and brought me here to NAHS because they knew the girls here would spoil me until I could find another family that would love me as much as they did.

What kind of things do you like to do in your free time?

I'm a pretty laid back guy. I enjoy napping, reading long and boring books and getting snuggled. The perfect family for me would also have a laid back lifestyle. Need someone to keep your side of the bed warm while you're gone? Then I'm your guy!

What's your favorite part of staying here at NAHS?

The staff and volunteers here are very nice. They make sure I get time out of my cage to snuggle with people and they also make sure I get lots of treats and toys. I also love it when people come in to find a cat to welcome into their family. Sometimes I get a little sad when I watch my friends get adopted, but I know that the perfect family is out there, and if I'm patient they'll come adopt me in no time!

It was great talking to you, Humph, and I hope an awesome family will come in soon to give you the forever home you deserve!

Lenny has a very important question....

Hello, friends! It's me, Lenny again. And I was hoping you'd help me out with something. I have a very important question I'd like to ask a lovely lady but I'm feeling a little bit nervous. I know if you guys are here, backing me up, I'll have the nerve to do it! See, NAHS has a big event coming up, The Black Cat Ball. Not only is it a beautiful event, but it also supports NAHS and helps cats and dogs like me get adopted! I know I'd like to go, but I need a date. And I've got my eyes on Bessie. She's a five year old American Pit Bull Terrier mix who is here waiting for a family like me. Wish me luck!

So, Bess, um, how are you today?

Hi, Lenny! I'm good...how are you?

Well, to be honest, I'm a little nervous.

Why, Lenny? I've never seen you nervous before?

Um, see, you and I have been spending a lot of time together here at NAHS. And I really enjoy being with you, you're such a nice dog and all. So, I was wondering, if you're not already busy or anything, if you'd like to go to a special event with me on October 30th?

Is it the Black Cat Ball at Meson Sabika!? I thought you'd never ask! You know how much I love fine dining and auctions!

Oh, Bess, I'm so glad you want to go! I've been hoping and wishing you'd say yes! Did you know it's the largest fundraiser of the year for NAHS?

How could I say no!? Don't you know what a big Michael Heaton Band fan I am? Now I need to figure out what I'm going to wear!

Well, Celeste, our office manager, told me it's black tie optional. My friend Captain Jack lent me a sweet bow tie to wear! I'm going to call the shelter right now to buy our tickets! I hope lots of blog readers will too!