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13 Dec

PAWS & CLAWS: Marnie ready to make her mark

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Some say that Marnie is a ringer for Marilyn Monroe or Cindy Crawford, but volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter think she is a unique beauty. They call her “just the perfect little lady.” She is always ready to greet anyone who is passing by her “suite” with a friendly little meow, they report. Marnie is the “perfect little lady,” according to volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter. COURTESY PHOTO “Marnie has a gentle soul and is looking for someone who can lavish her with…

07 Dec

PAWS & CLAWS: Dopey, Bashful hope for fairytale ending

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The Marblehead Animal Shelter recently took in a litter of kittens that volunteers dubbed the “Seven Dwarfs” Of those seven, two identical black female kittens — Dopey and Bashful — are still searching for their forever home. Dopey and Bashful are now about 22 weeks old and have been traveling between the shelter and foster care. Their foster mom describes Bashful and Dopey as “such loving kittens.” Dopey and Bashful are the two kittens still looking for a home from the Marblehead Animal Shelter’s “Seven…

24 Nov

LWV Observer Report: Task Force Against Discrimination

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TASK FORCE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION 11-20-25LWVM Observer: Shari PressmanMEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Helaine Hazlett, Diane Gora, Chief Dennis King, Deacon Joe Whipple, Chris Buell, Reece Dahlberg, Jean Guastaferri, Louis Meyi, Jay Morrison UPDATE ON MARBLEHEAD POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS: Chief King had no new incidents to report. The Marblehead Police Department earned state accreditation requiring 257 strict requirements to be met and verified by State evaluators. Fewer than half of Massachusetts municipalities (112/258) met the requirements. MPD will be re-evaluated in three years.The chief also mentioned three December…

18 Nov

HOLIDAY DANCE: MHS sophomore takes dancing skills to Boston for ‘Urban Nutcracker’

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Marblehead High School sophomore Gordon Andrews will perform in the “Urban Nutcracker” at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre in December. COURTESY PHOTO Marblehead High School sophomore Gordon Andrews is heading to Boston this holiday season to dance in the opening hip-hop sequence of Anthony Williams’ “Urban Nutcracker” at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre. This year marks the production’s 25th season. Andrews has spent more than a decade training at local studios, including Kids in Motion at the JCC, Marblehead Dance Company and Phunk Phenomenon in…

31 Oct

PAWS & CLAWS: Left behind, Carmello hopes for place to settle in

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Carmello is a sweet guy just around a year old, according to volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter. His owner moved away and left him behind. Thankfully, a relative went and got him and brought him to the shelter. “He is a gentle guy and would make a wonderful addition to a home,” volunteers said. After being left behind by his owner, Carmello was rescued and brought to the Marblehead Animal Shelter. COURTESY PHOTO / MARBLEHEAD ANIMAL SHELTER Carnello is protective in his “suite” at…

24 Oct

PAWS & CLAWS: Dewey a ‘cuddly purr machine’

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Dewey was born on May 11. He is up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations and is neutered. He and his sisters were born in a foster home and are used to children, cats and dogs. His sisters were just recently adopted, and now Dewey is all by himself, wondering when it is going to be his turn. Dewey’s sisters were adopted, and now he is looking for his forever home. COURTESY PHOTO/MARBLEHEAD ANIMAL SHELTER At his vet visit, Dewey’s test for FeLV and FIV came…

17 Oct

PAWS & CLAWS: Braveheart seeks freedom from shelter

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Braveheart is a “love,” according to volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter. They say he loves getting attention and giving it right back. “He will definitely be your best friend,” volunteers said. “He will hang out with you when watching a good series on TV or reading the next bestseller.” Braveheart loves getting attention and returning it, volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter say. COURTESY PHOTO When Braveheart first came to the shelter, he was scared due to his new situation, but love and attention…

08 Oct

PAWS & CLAWS: Sonic the Ripper, Bat would like to stay together

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Sonic the Ripper and Bat are brother and sister, approximately 20 weeks old. Bat is just a sweet little girl, according to volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter. When the litter was separated from their mom, her foster mom said that Bat seemed to be the most affected. She attached herself to her brother, and now the two are thick as thieves, the shelter reported. Sonic the Ripper, left, and Bat are a bonded brother and sister looking for a forever home together. COURTESY PHOTO/MARBLEHEAD…

19 Sep

PAWS & CLAWS: Timothy staying with vet until someone makes him their pet

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Timothy is just looking for love and attention, according to volunteers at the Marblehead. “You can tell by his face that he has had a hard life and is just looking for that special someone to offer him a safe, loving home,” those volunteers say. Timothy is hoping someone will free him from his temporary quarters at the veterinarian’s office soon. COURTESY PHOTO/MARBLEHEAD ANIMAL SHELTER Timothy enjoys receiving attention and does give little love bites to show his appreciation of attention, so he would do…

13 Sep

PAWS & CLAWS: Great Nait will be your best mate

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By any measure, Nait is a beautiful cat, say volunteers at the Marblehead Animal Shelter. His fur is grayish-brown with tiger markings, but he has wisps of blue-gray starting to emerge in his coat. “Nait will be your best friend — someone who will lay across your desk as you are working or cuddling into you as you watch TV,” the shelter says. “He will be perfectly content being a single feline in your home.” Nait has greyish-brown fur with tiger markings, but wisps of…