Baristanet | Pets

Have You Seen Pikachu?

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10:04am | COMMENTS (1)

A reader writes than on May 15, his yellow and grey cockatiel, Pikachu, flew away from his house on Christopher Street in Montclair. Pikachu responds to his name when called and is very friendly. If you’ve seen Pikachu, please contact pets@baristanet.com.

A Reader Has Questions About Young Bird–Can You Help?

BY Martta Rose Kelly | Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:30pm | COMMENTS (12)

A reader writes:

My neighbor ‘rescued’ a young bird tonight. I’d call it a ‘teenager,’ as it is mostly feathered and has just a little bit of down. She picked it up from the ground because her dogs were sniffing at it.

The bird is currently on my screened porch in a box with a soft cloth (I have to keep it safe from my own cats). From what I’ve read, you’re not supposed to pick birds off the ground but let their parents try to find them. Unfortunately, that part was a done deal.

Any local agency that might have some advice? Doesn’t sound like a job for the animal shelter or PAWS, but I just have no idea.

Anyone know what to do? Thanks in advance.

Lost Black Lab Has Been Found!

Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:08pm | COMMENTS (4)

UPDATE: Some wonderful person found Lady and brought her to Montclair Animal Shelter and she is now home!

“Lady”a black lab with large white markings on her chest, is lost in the Chestnut Street/Midland Avenue James St. area. Please contact 201-960-0234 or 201-456-5050. She has a large white markings on her chest and is medium sized dog. She is super gentle.

Obal’s Inn to Host Dog Day Afternoon on May 20 to Benefit Bloomfield Shelter

BY Martta Rose Kelly | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 10:01am | COMMENTS (4)

Obal’s Inn in Bloomfield, will host the annual Dog Day Afternoon adoption and fund raising extravaganza for the Bloomfield Animal Shelter, from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 20. Families and their four-legged friends are invited to partake in an afternoon of food, drink, and prizes and will be able to meet some of the animals from the shelter looking for forever homes.

Capoochino’s Pet Salon will offer free nail trimming for dogs and will raffle off a free grooming package to one lucky winner. All proceeds will go towards the Animal Support Fund for the medical care of the animals living at the shelter. Donations of food and supplies will also be accepted. The rain date is Sunday, June 3. For more information, contact Obal’s Inn at 973-429-1943 or the Bloomfield Animal Shelter at adoptatbas@yahoo.com.

Pet Photographer to Host Fund Raiser for Anderson Park, May 19

BY Martta Rose Kelly | Sunday, May 13, 2012 9:09am | COMMENTS (1)

Beth Burstein, a pet photographer based in Montclair, will be holding a pet portrait photo shoot fund raising event for Anderson Park on Saturday May 19, in the park.

Burstein regularly walks her dog in Anderson Park and the idea for the fund raiser popped into her head one day when she was there with him.

On any given day, I might see six to eight dogs being walked around the park. Many are regulars, and often many are greeted by other dog walkers, joggers, mothers with children, and people just taking a stroll around the park. They are an integral part of Anderson Park’s culture, and I thought this dog-focused fund raiser would be a great way to help support the park which is so well-maintained but whose beautiful trees were hard hit during the October snow storm.

Burstein has been formally photographing pets since 2005, but officially launched her business in the beginning of this year. The 15-30 minute shoots will take place between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and cost $50 per dog. Those who are interested should contact beth@bethburstein.com to reserve a time slot in advance.

Ambrosia Needs a Fur-ever Home

BY Martta Rose Kelly | Monday, May 07, 2012 8:35pm | COMMENTS (2)

A few weeks ago, I wrote about a stray cat on the brink of starvation that a reader found on Main Street in Orange on April 4. The woman who found her named her Ambrosia as she is light orange with amber-colored eyes. The woman, who already has five cats of her own, is seeking a permanent home for Ambrosia, who has been spayed and has tested negative for FIV and feline leukemia. Ambrosia is super sweet and gentle, a good eater, and a good girl about using the litter box, according to the finder. She is not entirely comfortable with other cats, however.

If you are interested in adopting Ambrosia, please contact pets@baristanet.com.

Plant Sale to Benefit Montclair Township Animal Shelter, May 5

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 1:35pm | COMMENTS (1)

This Saturday, May 5, Montclair Township Animal Shelter will hold its monthly adoption event at Monclair Feed & Pet Supply from 11 am to 3 pm. Weather permitting, the Friends of the Montclair Township Animal Shelter will host a fundraiser outside the store at that time, selling flats of a variety of garden plants and flowers.

These plants, donated by Brookside Garden Center & Florist and Cedar Grove Garden Center, are perfect for planting in pots or directly into a garden. All proceeds will benefit the shelter.

Have You Seen Charlie?

Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 6:58pm | COMMENTS (4)

Charlie is a tall male 4-year-old black and gray striped cat with white socks. Skittish but doesn’t scratch or bite. Missing since Friday from 93 Christopher Street, Montclair. Pleas call 973-783-5013 for Rorie and Scott if you see anything.

Lungo’s Tale

BY Martta Rose Kelly | Wednesday, Apr 25, 2012 12:00pm | COMMENTS (36)

The note in my email box began like many others: “We are missing our cat, Lungo. Last time he was home was Tuesday, April 17. Midland and James area. He is an indoor/outdoor big cat. He’s neutered and vaccinated. We miss him a lot.”

Attached were three photographs of a beautiful, plump grey tabby that appeared to have been very well-cared for. I posted the story here. Continue Reading

Beagle Named “Monk” Found Wandering in Glen Ridge

BY Martta Rose Kelly | Tuesday, Apr 24, 2012 11:44am | COMMENTS (4)

A reader from Glen Ridge writes:

We found this friendly beagle wandering Hamilton Road and he is now with us. He is wearing a red collar that says ‘Monk’ and we believe he lives near the intersection of Lincoln and Douglas in Glen Ridge but we are having trouble tracking down his family. He isn’t wearing any tags. If you know where this guy lives, and can get his family to contact us through Baristanet, it would be great.

If this is your dog, please contact pets@baristanet.com