Feline Frenzy!

Hi, it's me Cinder again!

Kitten season is in full swing at NAHS! I'd like to tell you about our new promotion called Feline Frenzy. Until July 31, an approved adopter can take home any pair of kittens for $175, which is the normal adoption fee for just one kitten.

The adoption room is full of kittens, plus more in our foster homes and on our waiting list. Hopefully Feline Frenzy will encourage those thinking about adopting to actually pursue it!

Kittens are a lot of work but bring so much love to your home! Check out two NAHS alumni who recently found homes of their own:



At NAHS all kittens have received an initial vet exam, age-appropriate vaccinations, and a microchip. The kittens are FeLV/FIV negative and are spayed or neutered before going home.

Visit our website for more information on adopting!

Chips Takes On the Big Apple

The staff and animals at NAHS are happy to announce that Chips has gone off to New York! A great group of animal lovers who are part of Catahoula Rescue, Inc offered to take Chips under their wing and find him a Catahoula loving family. Jennifer Cotner, the NAHS Lead Animal Care Technician, drove six hours to meet a representative from Catahoula Rescue in Ohio. From there, Chips headed off to New York. We're hoping he sends us an update soon, but it sounds like he may be having too much fun playing with his new Catahoula buddies to write. Good luck, Chips! We're happy for your new opportunity but we can't help but miss your goofy antics here!
The picture is of Jen saying good-bye to Chips before sending him off on his great adventure.

Hello again friends! I hope you've had a good week. I was looking for somebody to interview, and decided that my buddy Toby would be the perfect dog for the job. He's handsome, playful, smart and most importantly, he loves to talk. We met over waffles and peanut butter this morning so I could get to know him better.

Toby came to NAHS on May 12th and has been living it up ever since. He's a 4 year old white and brown American Staffordshire Terrier mix who loves to play. He was brought to the shelter because he was too active for his family and they thought he would do better with a family that had more time for him. He sure does love to play, but he's full of love and enjoys the company of people and his lady dog friends.

So, without further ado, let's meet Toby!

Tell us, Toby, what do you think of being at NAHS?

Well, everyone is really nice to me here. They walk me, feed me, pet me, give me treats and let me play with other dogs. I feel very well taken of. It's nice and all but I'm really looking forward to being in a home environment and relaxing. It's really no place for a snuggly, wiggly guy like me.

What kind of home would you like to find yourself in?

Well I can live with other dogs but I'm only a fan of female dogs. I'm quite the ladies man. No cats for me tho. I can also live with older kids over the age of 12. I'm very active so I'll need someone to keep up with me. I love laying on a couch. I'm very excited when my family comes home. I love walks and I'm a huge fan of car rides.

I hear you enjoy playtime with some of the other dogs here. Tell us about your canine friends at NAHS!

Like I said, I'm a huge fan of the ladies! One of my favorite playmates was Wilma who was adopted last week. I love running and playing in the outdoor run with them. We have a blast!

If you could be any animal besides a dog, what would you be and why?

Since I love being so active, I think I'd love to be monkey in the jungle!

Thanks for the interview, Toby. I hope it helps you find a forever home fast, now let's get back to these waffles!

Chips Ahoy!

Hi! I'm Chips! Do I look familiar? Maybe it's because I was profiled on the blog a few weeks ago. As you may have heard, our resident reporter cat Prowler was adopted by a wonderful family last week. It was a whirlwind departure and right before he left, he text messaged me to ask me if I'd take over for him as the blog reporter. "Oui, tout à fait!," I replied. (Yes, I speak French.) He gave me a crash-course on how to use the internet so here I am blogging on his behalf.

As my first assignment, I'd like to introduce you to my pal Bentley. He's a suave 1 year old tabby cat who's been here for 3 months. We met over a late lunch on a drizzly spring afternoon. He ordered the Salmon and Egg Soufflé with Pacific Shrimp and Garden Greens. I opted for a Gourmet Beef Entrée with Potatoes and Rice. Over lunch and water, we chatted it up about our backgrounds, the shelter life and how awesome I look in my reporter uniform.

Bentley. Tell me. How did you end up at NAHS?

I have no idea how I ended up at NAHS! One day I was in a warm, snuggly home and then the next thing I remember is wandering around the cold streets of Naperville, looking for my family. Luckily the lovely ladies from Naperville Animal Control took me in and kept me safe and warm. When they felt confident my family wasn't coming for me, they sent me over here to NAHS where I have been meowing for playtime ever since!

Where do you see yourself in 6 months?

Well, I either see myself as an extreme BMX biker and/or skateboarder but if that doesn't happen, I really want to find myself a family to call my own. I'd love a home that I can explore, chase dust bunnies and romp around in. As I'm sure you can tell, I have a lot of energy and I need to find a way to get it all out!

What's the typical "Bentley day" like?

There is no "typical" day in the life of a cat like me! I look for fun and adventure in everything I do. I suppose you can assume that at any given time I'm trying to decide what I can play with, what trouble I can get into, and how I can charm the people around me into not getting mad!

At this point we toasted waters and ordered treats for dessert...

What kind of family are you looking for?

I am looking for a family that can keep up with me! I'll be honest, I'm not a cuddle in your lap and purr kind of kitty, I'm a crawl up your leg and play with your hair kind of guy! I absolutely love to play and explore. I need a family that will appreciate my independence and won't take it personally when I give a little 'love bite' to let you know I'm through with being petted. Any kids in my new home should be a little older, like I said, I prefer to play rough. And I'm awfully picky about being friends with other animals, so I just might do best in a one pet sort of place.

Finally, don't I look awesome in my reporter uniform?
Yes.

Congratulations to Nugget!

Chips, along with the staff and volunteers from NAHS, is happy to announce that Nugget was adopted today and has gone to live in his forever home. We will always remember him as the first interview on 'Prowler's Ponderings', but we couldn't be happier that he has gone to a wonderful, loving home. Keep in touch, Nugget!

Oh Happy Day!

The staff and volunteers at NAHS are thrilled to announce that the one and only Prowler has found a forever home. He is currently getting settled into his new home, and although we couldn't be happier for him, we do miss his morning and tea-time "singing".

Since Prowler is too busy being spoiled and training his new family on when to feed him, he's left the blog in the capable hands of one of our favorite dogs, Chips. For more information about Chips, please read his interview below. The blog won't be changing names, as we would like to always honor Prowler as the founder of "Prowler's Ponderings".

Meet Rose

This week I wanted to interview one of the sweetest ladies I've ever met. Rose has been here just over 200 days. She came in with five little kittens who have all been adopted and now she is waiting to find a forever home of her own. Please enjoy my first ever interview with a local super model.

So, Rose, how did you find your way to NAHS?

Hi Prowler. Well, last year, I was a stray kitty on the mean streets of Bolingbrook. I started hiding under someone's house and on Labor Day, I had a litter of 5 kittens! The nice people who found me brought me here to the shelter. I went into a foster home with my kittens for a few weeks and then I made my way back to the shelter to go up for adoption. I've been here since October and I'm still waiting for the right family to rescue me!

In your opinion, what is the right family for you?

I'm hoping for someone who will take very good care of me. I'm very snuggly and sweet. I'd love to hang out with my new family and watch tv. I've lived with kids before and I'm very gentle and tolerant.

What's your favorite thing about NAHS?

The staff and volunteers are very nice to me! They take very good care of me! I get treats, brushed frequently and lots of snuggling! I don't want to like it too much though, because I'm hoping to go to a nice home soon!

If an actress was going to play you in a movie about your life, which actress would get the role?

Hmm...I think Kate Winslet. She would best portray my struggle as a stray cat, then a single mom and a sweet shelter kitty.

Thanks so much for taking the time to talk to me, Rose. I hope this helps you find a forever home quickly. I know any family that is lucky enough to adopt you is sure to have a wonderful new companion.

PS From Prowler : Good news! Shortly after posting our blog, a fabulous couple came into NAHS and decided to welcome Rose into their home. Although I was sad to see her go, I am so extremely happy that she has found a forever home.