This latest group of kittens was rescued from death row in a Cortez, Colorado shelter by Melissa Dettlinger who is a member of the shelter staff and the designer of our annual pet calendar. There are three different litters. As of August 17th there are 3 kittens that are now 9 weeks old and 7 kittens that are 12 weeks old. It’s a mixture of tabbies,
tortoise shells, black and cream. Come visit them—they love to play and cuddle.

“Tiger, tiger burning bright – in the forest of the night.” English poet William Blake wrote these words in the 18th century. He was one of the Romantic era writers and surely would have been enamored of our new resident Tiger. She’s a lover, a snuggler, a gently dispositioned girl with tabby markings and one ear slightly askew. She greets every visitor to the shelter and is eagerly seeking a family home. Female, three years.

A petite lady of Himalayan bluepoint origin, Samantha was found in Carbondale. She’s a delicate creation with the most agreeable disposition. We think she’ll make any prospective owner a favorite pet—and adore being restored to all of her natural beauty! Samantha is best placed in a home without younger, hyper cats who will bother her and stress her out. Female, middle-aged perhaps, but she’s not telling.

La luna, Claire de Lune, The Owl and the Pussycat who danced by the light of the moon….an expressive name for a special young lady. Luna embodies the spirit of Edward Lear’s poetry – combining an enchanting personality with a sense of adventure and grace. She likely has many tales to tell and stories to reveal about her nocturnal meanderings in the mountains!  Female, 4years.