Animals - Marblehead Current

13 Apr

Papa Puff is a mild-mannered munchkin mix

Marblehead Current staffAnimals, Community Resources, Nonprofit corner, Press releases

Breed: Munchkin mixSize: MediumAge: AdultSex: Male Papa Puff came to the Marblehead Animal Shelter through an animal control officer of a busy city. His large round face reminds shelter volunteers of an owl. “Just beautiful,” they say. He is quiet in nature and sweet and can easily be picked up, according to volunteers. Papa Puff has just started to be able to have some out time from his “apartment” at the shelter. “His personality is slowly developing, but he seems like he will be a…

13 Apr

CUZNER IN NATURE: Love is in the air

Rick CuznerAnimals, Columns, Cuzner in Nature, Local News

Spring is a great time to explore local wildlife. Lots of exciting things are happening. The trees and flowers start to bloom, ospreys return, as do migrating birds like warblers and hummingbirds. Perhaps the most exciting from a photographer’s standpoint is the birth of new wildlife. Finding a den or nest usually yields some great photos. This is an older photo of a screech owl nesting cavity that has been the home of many sets of owlets over the years. Here, the two adults peer…

07 Apr

Bugsy Malone, Thelma are gangsters of love

Marblehead Current staffAnimals, Press releases

Breed: Domestic shorthairSize: MediumAge: KittensSex: Male, Female Thelma and Bugsy Malone are approximately 11 weeks old. They just had their veterinarian visit and are all set to find their new homes, according to volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter. Thelma, Bugsy and the rest of the kittens in their litter are in a foster home. Their foster mom says Thelma is the smallest of the group and “a purr machine and so sweet.” Bugsy, left, and Thelma are looking for new homes. COURTESY PHOTOS Bugsy…

22 Mar

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderAbbot Public Library, Animals, Culture, Local News, Recreation, Religion

Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org Current Trivia NightWednesday, March 25, 6 p.m. After the blizzard postponed its February event, the Current will host its annual Trivia Night at The Landing Restaurant. Come test your knowledge with Trivia Master (and Current consulting editor) Kris Olson. Tickets are $35. Go to MarbleheadCurrent.org. ‘James’ community conversationWednesday, March 25, 7 p.m. The Marblehead Task Force Against Discrimination is sponsoring a “community conversation…

11 Mar

PAWS & CLAWS: McClane just wants to hear some soothing tunes

Submitted ContentAnimals, Press releases

McClane’s personality has emerged as he has settled in at the Marblehead Animal Shelter, volunteers say. COURTESY PHOTO Breed: Domestic shorthairSize: MediumAge: YoungSex: Male McClane is a beautiful and sweet cat who was rescued right around Christmas time, according to volunteers at the Marblehead. When he first came to the shelter he was shy and scared, but as he has settled in his personality is truly starting to shine, they say. One of the shelter’s volunteers figured out that McClane loves to be sung. “You…

25 Feb

PAWS & CLAWS: This little Piggy will steal your heart

Submitted ContentAnimals, Press releases

Piggy was surrendered to the Marblehead Animal Shelter after her former family’s new cat would not stop going after her. COURTESY PHOTO Guinea pigSize: MediumAge: AdultSex: Female Piggy is approximately 1 1/2 years old and in good health. She came to the Marblehead Animal Shelter when the family brought home a cat that kept going after her and the other smaller animals in the house. Rather than giving up the cat, they gave up Piggy. Piggy is “sooo cute,” according to volunteers at the Marblehead…

18 Feb

Marblehead dog paddles her way towards canine glory

Luca TedescoAnimals, Top Stories

When she’s not riding her paddleboard with her mom, local dog Lolo, has been making her way into the hearts of pet lovers across the nation as a contestant in the 2026 America’s Favorite Pet competition. In fact, she's already made it to the quarter-finals. “I saw this competition and kind of made it my whole personality,” Lolo’s owner, Leah Goodman, told the Current. “Not only is this a fun project, but it also gives back to a good cause.” America’s Favorite Pet is a…

18 Feb

PAWS & CLAWS: ‘Three Amigos’ rescued from under shed

Submitted ContentAnimals, Press releases

The Three Amigos — Dusty Bottoms, Harry Flugleman and Carmen — are ready for adoption at the Marblehead Animal Shelter, ideally either paired with another member of their trio or into a home with another playful cat. COURTESY PHOTO The Three Amigos — Dusty Bottoms, a black neutered male; Harry Flugleman, a white-and-black neutered male; and Carmen, a black-and-white spayed female — are sweet, approximately 6-month-old domestic short-haired kittens. Like all kittens, they love to eat, play and sleep, according to volunteers at the Marblehead…

26 Jan

GUEST COLUMN: When the snowstorm hit, animal rescue went into overdrive

khthomsonAnimals, Nonprofit corner, Top Stories

Submitted by Kate Thomson of Marblehead Here in the Northeast, we’re well-versed in winter storm prep. Streets get salted, parking bans go into effect, there’s a run on milk, bread and Bailey’s. We hunker down and wait it out. But for animal rescue groups, a major weather event like this can wreak havoc. This weekend, the team at Sweet Paws Rescue in Groveland (MA Rescue License # 0078) was working around the clock to make sure that the 23 puppies and four adults that arrived…

14 Jan

You decide: Logo design contest for Animal Shelter’s Adopt-a-Cat Month

Leigh BlanderAnimals, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools

Students at Marblehead High School have designed five logos, and now it is your turn to decide which will appear on T-shirts to promote the Marblehead Animal Shelter’s Adopt-a-Cat Month in June. Voting will take place online and will be open between Monday, Jan. 19 and Friday, Jan. 24. Once voting opens, cast your vote for your favorite design by scanning the QR code seen here. The Marblehead Animal Shelter is a no-kill shelter operated by Friends of Marblehead’s Abandoned Animals, a non-profit organization established…