'Mini-Panthers' Get New Homes
At least four of the five black cats up for adoption last Saturday in Barrington have found new homes.
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Some “mini-panthers” have new Barrington homes to prowl around and purr in.
At least four black cats were adopted at the adoption drive held by Barrington Animal Control Office Patricia Watson last Saturday at the Pumpkin Junction Fair at St. John’s Episcopal Church. A fifth adoption appeared to be pending by mid-afternoon.
Watson started the day with five black cats , which tend to be more difficult to adopt this time of year. She was very pleased with the response.
Watson said the cats came from a pair of litters found last summer. They have had good homes at the Warren Animal Shelter ever since. But nothing beats a great home, she said.
Black cats are not “mini-panthers,” of course, said Watson. But she thought the name might help to draw attention to the cats. It seemed to work.
“People stepped up,” she said.
All of the cats went to good homes in Barrington, she said.
“We didn’t let these cats go to just anybody,” Watson said.
Call Watson anytime at 437-3930 if you’re ever interested in adopting any color cat or a dog.
Cat Lover
1:38 pm on Monday, October 15, 2012
So Bristol Animal Shelter doesn't allow the adoption of "mini panthers" during the entire month of October. Warren Animal Shelter either. The RIASPCA allows it under very controlled circumstances. Barrington???? They allow people who are coming to pick up a Pumpkin to pick up a cat at the same time.
Maggie
1:58 pm on Monday, October 15, 2012
I have no problem with having an adoption "party" for shelter kitties. I have 3 shelter kitties myself. I do have a problem with them being allowed to be taken home that same day.
B/STOCK
2:55 pm on Tuesday, October 16, 2012
I hope these cats are going to a good home and not used as Halloween decorations like bunnies & chicks around Easter.
Gators girl
3:15 pm on Tuesday, October 16, 2012
My family and I adopted one of the kittens on Saturday. Her name is "Lola", and she is doing wonderfully. She enjoys being loved and cuddled like a baby and is starting to be frisky and play. I think what Mrs. Watson did was wonderful. She works for the Barrington police department, of course she is going to use caution in her decision on who will be able to adopt. Its not like she was just any person off the street giving away cats to anyone. I think all the drama over Mrs. Watsons good deed is un-called for. The process took a little while, but it was well worth it. Thank you to Barrington Police and the animal control officer for a job well done.
Beth Modica
8:22 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012
I also have one of the cats from the adoption on Saturday. My daughter has wanted a cat for a while and this was the perfect opportunity to fulfill her dream. "Luna" is also settling in quite nicely and is being loved and cared for by all my children. Patty Watson has called twice to check on the cat and plans to stop by tomorrow to see for herself that she is well cared for and is healthy. I applaude her for the adoption day and believe that St. John's church would not have allowed her on their property if they felt the process would not provide safe and loving homes to the shelter animals. Thanks to the Barrington Police, St. John's church and Patty Watson for helping us add another member to our family.