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Home Needed: Tiny, A Petite Black and White Cat

Tiny could be your lucky cat.

When you meet Tiny, you will immediately notice two things about her:  her petite physique and her uncanny resemblance to a Maneki Neko, the Japanese cat with its big eyes and waving paw. This figurine is thought to bring luck (fortune and/or money) to its owner. Tiny is the PAWS version of theLucky Cat. She is sweet, petite, adorable, and the omen of wonderful things to come for all who are near her.

Tiny came to PAWS from a difficult situation. She lived with her first family from birth. But, when they adopted a dog, it terrified Tiny. So she was banished to the basement, where she lived for many years. When PAWS came to meet her, poor Tiny was scared, dirty, and depressed. 

Now that Tiny is safe with her dog-less foster family, this lucky cat is really coming into her own. She has cleaned her beautiful coat and gained the confidence to sit out in the open and enjoy gentle petting. She also loves being brushed. At night, Tiny likes to cuddle with you on the bed. If you are watching TV, Tiny wants to be on your lap or beside you. Most exciting of all, Tiny is once again enjoying playtime! The laser pointer is her current favorite toy. It is very exciting and gratifying to watch Tiny return to being the sweet and loving animal she was born to be.

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Tiny is a wonderful example of a Lucky Cat. Freed from her harsh circumstances, she has blossomed into a beautiful and charming feline. While Tiny should not go to a home with a dog or with other cats, she will thrive in a quiet environment with an adopter or adopting family that has the time and patience to follow her lead and allow her to settle in and trust. Cats like Tiny are special because once they feel your love, they will bond closely and be a friend for life. If that is not lucky, what is?

If you are interested in learning more about Tiny, contact PAWS at (781) 246-6111 orPAWSwakefield@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 3:30 p.m.  PAWS is currently seeking new volunteers, especially those interested in fostering.  For information on becoming a PAWS foster, please contact us via phone or email. View all our available pets on our website, atfollow us on Facebookor on Twitter

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About this column: Each week, Patch will feature an adoptable pet needing a home from PAWS, an all-volunteer animal welfare organization based in Wakefield, MA. Founded by Esther Nowell in 1982, PAWS responds to animal-related needs in many communities north of Boston. The PAWS service areas includes Wakefield, Lynnfield, Reading, North Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, Woburn, Winchester, and Malden. PAWS' mission is to promote and protect the rights and well-being of all domestic animals and wildlife, and foster a greater understanding of animal welfare and animal rights through education. PAWS receives no local, state or federal funding - the budget is completely funded by membership dues, adoption services, annual fundraising efforts, and kind donations from friends and members.

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