PAWS (Protection of Animals in Wakefield Society) is an all-volunteer, non-profit animal welfare organization serving Lynnfield and other neighboring communities. My name is Berwick and I might as well come right out and tell you that I was orphaned on the side of the road. I am no modern-day Huckleberry Finn. I don’t want to be alone and wandering. I am not the tramping type or a thrill seeker. I haven’t an ounce of wander lust in me. No, I am just a cuddly, loving tiger cat who wants to go home ... to you. As you can see from my pictures, I am a young, about two years old, very handsome, …

Hey you over there.  Look at me!  My name is Dawn and I am the bright, little, tuxedo girl who is looking at you from the window of my home at the Danvers PetSmart.  I moved here recently from a PAWS foster home because they told me I could find my new family more quickly if I showed myself off to lots of people.  So here I am.  I am looking at you with my big, dazzling, green eyes.  I know you can tell already, but I am sweet, curious and gentle.  As you can see in my video, I love to be patted and am very affectionate.  I may not show it at first, but I’m longing to cuddle and rub up …

Life is good.  I mean, I finally have my chance to be the PAWS Pet of the Week.  I thought they would never stop with those silly cats and give me my chance to meet you.  Hi, I am Tippy.  I am a loving six-year-old purebred fox terrier and I love you already.  Ok, I love everyone.  But I am sure I love you even more than everyone else so please, please come adopt me. I am being fostered at an Animal Hospital and it's fun here.  I get to sit with the receptionist and greet everyone.  When she gets up from her chair, I jump onto it.  They have started giving me my own chair to sit on. I think …

Mellow and sweet are the attributes that define me the best. Add to that my incredible body and I am a great cat in a beautiful package. That is me, Ruby Nugget, a sleek, shiny, black beauty with stunning eyes and sculpted Siamese-like physique. I think I could be a dancer. I can stretch my spine and move in ways that are amazing and beautiful to watch (if I do say so myself).  I love to parade with my elegant tail curved right over the top of my back. Martha Graham, watch out! Next to stretching and strutting, the thing I really love is catnip.  That stuff could be addictive.  Is it legal?  …

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 …

My name is Gansett and perhaps you have met me at PAWS’ adoption days. Everyone loves me there as I sit like a gentleman in my blue harness and greet the visitors. Adoption days are fun, but I must say that I am sick and tired of sitting on the bench as other cats are scoring goals. I want a real home team of my own to play with. I am very handsome in my grey and white coat. I used to be a bit portly, which was a shame for a young guy like me. After all, I am in the prime of my life at 8 years old.  But I have successfully lost the extra weight, and I did not even need Weight Watchers. That …

Phew! I finally got them to listen to me. At first, they thought that I was one of those Japanese cats with the big eyes and waving paws. Then they thought I was could be part Persian. But finally, finally, they figured me out; I am a Scottish Fold mix, the straight-ear sort. Did you know we come in both varieties? I am definitely exotic with my wide face and huge eyes. The artfully placed black splotches on my lovely white coat coplete my special look. I must say, my fosters are wonderful people, but they never understood that my slightly reserved personality was a trait of my breed. I may …

What would you do if there was a raccoon eying your babies?  You would grab a baby and run. That is how I ended up at PAWS. That raccoon was scaring me, so I took one baby in my mouth and started across the street.  That seemed unwise, so I headed back. I guess some people noticed me looking indecisive and worried. It was my lucky day when I was rescued with that kitten in my mouth. It was an even luckier day because my rescuers went back and looked around and found my other three kittens.  We were taken to a warm place with great food and nice people. My kittens grew up fat, sassy and safe …

Hey you, my name is Myra and I am your dream cat. I have that certain quality…what do they call it…that “je ne sais quoi” of catdom.  I just need to give you my adorable meow and my flirtatious gaze and you will be in love.  If that does not work, I plan to rub against your legs.  Come on, can you resist such feline adorableness? Ok, enough about that, here is some more about me. I am petite. I am a stunning gray. Maybe I have some Russian Blue in me?  I don’t know, but I can say that in the right light, my coat almost seems to have a halo-like glow. And it is very soft and wonderful to touch…

My name is Avon and curiosity is my game. Yes, I am an inquisitive sort. I love to sit by the window and watch the birds. There is a nice rhododendron bush outside the dining room window and sometimes I get so excited I forget I am on the sill and fall off. But don’t worry, I get right back on and do it all over again. It’s all part of the fun! I am also fascinated by the three-year-old human that I live with. I can sit and watch him forever. I know how to play gently. I also know how to get out of his way when he gets too rambunctious! But mostly, I just want to sit near him and watch. True …

My name is Spryng and I believe in unisex dressing since I am a girl tuxedo cat. Don’t you think I look mighty fine in my dress-up fur? Ok, so I have big feet, but double paws are considered cute in a cat. I like my white socks and I use my big paws to play with catnip mice and grab at any string you might dangle my way.  I may look a bit formal, but I am really just a year-old kitten looking for a fun time. That is not to say I am a party animal. I am actually very picky about my friends. I need to really know you before I let loose and have fun. My foster family is nice, but they had to …

My name is Tré Cool. Like my namesake the rock drummer, I believe that “Everyone is entitled to our opinion.” And, in our opinion, I am truly a cool cat.   I am also bright, friendly, and curious. At six years old, I am settled, but still active and playful. However, you need not worry that I have any other Tré Cool qualities. No drums….no cymbals…and the only backup vocals you will hear are when I am forced to ride in a car. Don’t worry, once I arrive at my destination I will settle happily into the swing of things, as was the case went I went to my foster home.  My foster family is …

I may look a bit self-satisfied in my photos, but that is just my catitude.  If you ask my foster, she will tell you I am a love-muffin.  Ask me, and I will tell you I am an independent, smart, healthy, young Maine coon mix who loves warm laps, tasty food, and catnip toys.  Topmost on my list of favorite things is snuggling.  When my foster mom walks into the room, I go over and rub her ankles.  I used to wait for her to pick me up because I was a little shy, but now, I just  jump right on her lap where I could nap for hours.  Believe it or not, given the choice, I would rather cuddle than …

Let me introduce myself. I’m Stuart and I’m a real lap cat. There is nowhere I would rather be than sitting in your lap and nothing I would like better than being patted. I promise that I am not one of those felines that will tease you with a quick visit, jumping off the minute things don’t go my way. If you like to cuddle, I would be your dream feline since I will roll over for you. Can you be sure to give me some belly rubs while you are at it?  If you look at my picture, you will see that I have a really beautiful and touchable tummy. I hope you can tell that I am a people guy. I am going …

My name is Scotchie and I am an amazing feline with red and white fur and luminous green eyes. Sweet, gentle and playful, I love people. In fact, even though I haven’t met you yet, I already know that I like you. Call me and I will come running to you for a head scratch and a play session. I love to chase the cat dancer toy and I will chase any string or ball you send my way. Pile up some pennies for me and I will play hockey with them. I must have been a Bruin in another life. Besides liking people, I am great with other animals. As long as they respect my space, dogs do not faze me at all. …

My name is Brewster and I am a two-year-old with spectacular green eyes and the silkiest black medium-haired coat you ever did touch. Please, do not think I am conceited when I describe myself this way. It is just a fact that I am very handsome and wonderful. I want you to know that I not going to let you love me for my beauty alone. I am looking for a very special person or persons who will take the time to get to know the real me. If you do, I think you will find that I have a lot more to offer than silky fur and amazing eyes. Right now, I am living in a wonderful foster home with very nice…

My name is Natira and I am certainly the most beautiful tortoiseshell cat in the world, if not the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. You do want to adopt me, don’t you?  I know it is hard to resist my striking colors. But, even though they say beauty is only skin-deep, you should know I am quite beautiful on the inside as well.  Now that we have that out of the way, hold out your hand so I can sniff you. Gentle introductions are important to me, and that’s my way of learning a little more about you. I’m a sensitive soul, so it may take some sniffing to ease my mind—but I promise it will be worth…

My name is Carberry and I am a laid-back, young adult with simple needs. I am 14 pounds and all brawn, so hopefully I can fit on your lap. If not, I would be happy to just hang out with you—the closer the better. And, if you will brush me, I will follow you anywhere. I absolutely adore being brushed. In fact, if you are not brushing me, I will come and nuzzle you as a reminder. I am just a guy who likes his simple pleasures and that is one of them for me. I am cool with other cats and dogs, but I would prefer that other feline friends are as gentle and welcoming as I am. However, I would also…

My name is Luther and I am about a year old, if that. I wandered up onto someone’s porch a few weeks ago. I am big and strong, so I got away from my companion and got lost somewhere near the Stone Zoo. I was lucky to find PAWS because it is a rough world out there for lost animals. I would love to find my original family, but I am legally available for adoption now and I really, really want to settle into a new home. If you are looking at my picture, you already know I am very, very handsome, so let’s not waste time on that. I am impatient to tell you instead how much I want to go home with …

My name is Kobe and I am a Snowshoe mix. That doesn’t mean I like winter sports. On the contrary, I am a stay-at-home kind of guy. I want to be inside where it is cozy and warm and where I can be with my favorite animal: humans. You should be warned that I like to keep my humans close by.  Wherever you go in your house, I will be following you around. I also love to play, either with you, or by myself. When we are done playing, I like to have a little brush and a head scratch. They say I have the cutest meow, but I don’t use it to be cute.  I use it to let you know I want to eat if you are …