Mountain Views News, Pasadena Edition [Sierra Madre] Saturday, October 8, 2016

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JUST FOR BEST FRIENDS

Mountain Views-News Saturday, October 8, 2016 


THUMBELINA: 
Such a tiny little 
baby-cakes!! 
Thumbelina is 
a Siamese mix, 
age 6 weeks. She 
is super-sweet, 
cuddly, playful, 
and friendly. Plus, 
she’s a polydactyl, 
with 3 extra 
“thumbs” on both 
of her front paws! 
Oh, and did we mention she’s cute as all get 
out??? Grab her now, to take full advantage of her 
purr-sonality! Her video & more pix are on our 
website.

 Lifeline for Pets is a small no-kill rescue. We 
show some cats most Sunday afternoons at 
Petsmart, 3347 E. Foothill Blvd. in Pasadena, 
12:30-3:30. 

Adoption fee is $100, which includes spay, 
microchip, exam & vaccine. Our cats are negative 
FELV/FIV unless otherwise indicated. 

 See adoption info & application on our 
website, www.lifelineforpets.org. Sorry, we are 
not accepting cats at this time.

ANIMAL PLACE

SANCTUARY FOR 

FARMED ANIMALS

Happy Tails

by Chris Leclerc


While I do appreciate social networking as a neat 
and easy way to keep in touch with family and 
friends that I may not otherwise have frequent 
contact with, I must admit it can be a bit of 
a distraction, and I am beginning to wonder 
if my incessant need to “check in” might be 
not-so-healthy.

 But just when I start to question my urge to 
participate, I find myself encouraged by a friend’s 
timeline post sharing a remarkable experience 
they‘ve just had, an inspiring quote to make my day 
brighter or a link to a heart-warming video about 
animals. It is then that I am reminded internet 
socializing is not always a waste of time, it can also 
be a very positive way to invest a few moments of 
each day.

 Here’s an example of a link a friend shared on 
Facebook that made the time I’d spent logged in 
that day worthwhile. Having rummaged through 
numerous seemingly senseless ‘shares’ and photos 
showing anything from what one guy had for 
dinner the night before, to a ‘selfie’ of a gal in a new 
outfit she just bought for a party - amongst all the 
mundane mish-mosh was one morsel that changed 
the way my day would play out. It was a link to a 
video created by Animal Place, a farm animal 
refuge in Grass Valley, CA.

 The video, entitled Mr. G and Jellybean, was 
about a goat named Mr. G that had been rescued 
from an animal hoarder in southern California 
where he’d lived for years in total neglect with a 
burro named Jellybean. Jellybean had been rescued 
by another sanctuary. Unbeknownst to both 
rescuing parties, the goat and burro had formed a 
very close bond during their years together at their 
previous inhumane home.

 When Mr. G arrived at Animal Place, he became 
very depressed. He refused to eat and would not 
leave the corner of his stall for 6 whole days. The 
caretakers decided they had to do something 
to encourage the goat to eat and go out for some 
exercise and fresh air. They got in touch with the 
people who’d rescued Jellybean, and asked if they 
could reunite the two animals just 
to see if that would help raise Mr. 
G‘s spirits.

 Animal Place volunteer, Jeff 
McCracken drove 14 miles round 
trip to bring Jellybean to their 
sanctuary, and what happened next 
was amazing. When Mr. G saw 
Jellybean, he immediately jumped 
to his feet and ran over to him, 
nuzzling his muzzle against his 
cheeks and neck. He then proceeded 
to strut about the corral, encircling 
the burro and rubbing along the 
fence in a gesture of pure pleasure. 
When the caretaker put feed out for them, Mr. G 
shared the same pale with his best bud, Jellybean. 
They gobbled up every bite and begged for more!

 Well, I have to say, when I saw that video, tears 
started rolling down my face. I was overwhelmed 
with joy to witness the remarkable bond those two 
farm animals had formed while living together in 
such neglectful conditions. It was clear that they 
had taken refuge in each other, just to survive. 
I was elated that there were people who cared 
enough about those two furry four-legged friends 
to know they needed to be together, and made it so!

 It’s kind of funny, isn’t it? How we humans 
have managed to morph into such isolated beings 
who spend more time with machines than other 
members of our own species, while animals are 
becoming more social, not only with their own 
kind but with those very different from themselves. 
Animals seem to have a deeper understanding of 
each other that penetrates the surface and allows 
them to find the ‘friend within’ regardless of their 
differences.

 Founded in 1989, Animal Place is one of the 
oldest and largest farmed animal sanctuaries 
in the US. Nestled on 600 acres in Grass Valley, 
CA, they provide refuge to hundreds of animals. 
In addition to the sanctuary, Animal Place 
also has the Rescue Ranch, a 60-acre adoption 
center which facilitates placement of farmed 
animals into permanent homes, as well as a 
dog foster program in which they team up with 
local shelters to provide temporary housing for 
adoptable pets.

 Animal Place is open to the public for self-
guided farm tours Tues-Sat 10:00am-4:00pm. They 
also offer school and private tours by appointment 
only. For more information visit their website 
at animalplace.org or check out their page on 
Facebook…hey, you might as well while your 
logged in, right?


LOOKING FOR A BEST FRIEND?

Nicoleleo is a gorgeous 4 year old brown ticked 
tabby who loves to lie in beds that surround her 
like a fur collar. She’s a gentle and calm girl who 
likes her velvety coat stroked. While she is hesitant 
to have visitors hold her, she is learning that to be 
held means extra petting and maybe some treats. 
Her play style is bat and pat, not bite and pounce. 
Feathery toys get her 
attention more than 
noisy balls. When 
she feels the need 
for a little aerobics, 
she will chase the 
laser dot, but won’t 
compete for it if her 
roommates get to 
it first. Nicoleleo’s 
beauty will 
compliment any 
home decor and her 
serene nature will 
soothe the human 
soul that gives her a 
forever home.

 Nicoleleo lives in 
the shelter’s Meow 
Manor and gets along with her roommates, so she 
will do well in a multi-family home, and will also 
thrive as an only cat. Her adoption fee is $99 which 
includes spay surgery, vaccinations, microchip 
and a free wellness exam at a participating 
veterinarian. Feel free to call us at (626) 286-1159 
for more information on Nicoleleo. She currently 
resides at the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society 
located at 851 E. Grand Avenue in San Gabriel 
which is located off San Gabriel Blvd, north of 
Mission and south 
of Las Tunas Drive. 
To arrange a ‘Meet 
and Greet’ with 
Nicoleleo, please 
stop by any time 
from 10:30am to 
4:30pm Tuesday 
through Sunday.
Website:www.
sgvhumane.org. 

 Go to smile.
amazon.com and 
find the San Gabriel 
Valley Humane 
Society and every 
time you buy 
something 0.5% 
will be donated to 
the shelter! It’s easy to do and helps the shelter with 
every purchase you make! Let your friends know 
about this simple way to make a difference!

 
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PET OF THE WEEK: WAFFLES: ANIMAL ID# A4981667


Waffles (A4981667) is a knock-
out 5-year-old black-with-white 
male Giant Schnauzer mix who 
came to the Baldwin Park Animal 
Care Center on August 9th as a 
stray from Azusa. Weighing 53 
lbs, Waffles is super-affectionate 
and gives kisses right away, eager 
to be your best friend. 

He was so happy to see his 
handler that he practically leapt 
out of his kennel! Waffles likes 
other dogs and shows signs of 
being housebroken, and with 
some leash training, he’ll become 
an expert walking companion. 

He has medium energy and 
is alert, cheerful, and eager to 
meet other dogs. He might 
be a bit enthusiastic when he 
does though, so he’ll need to 
be introduced slowly just to make sure he doesn’t 
overwhelm them. 

He currently has some scaliness on his bum—the 
kind, volunteers think, that will clear up with proper 
care and diet. Give this boy a bath and some TLC, 
and he’ll most likely be a complete show-stopper. 
Waffles’s personality is outstanding and everything 
you could want in a companion. Volunteers think 
he’ll make a loving and playful indoor pet and 
companion for any family or individual who keeps 
him busy playing, going for walks, and taking part 
in other activities. And his unique looks are sure 
to bring him lots of attention when you’re out and 
about with him! 

To watch a video of Waffles, please visit the following 
link: https://youtu.be/DUj5Sn8D1Ag

 If you are interested in Waffles, please 
contact his UHA volunteer adoption 
coordinator, Kristin, at 626-393-6258 or 
kristin@hope4animals.org.


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