Press releases - Marblehead Current

15 Sep

PAWS & Claws: Meet Ezra

Leigh BlanderNonprofit corner, Press releases

Domestic Medium HairSize: MediumAge: AdultSex: Male Ezra is a medium- hair kitty. His smoke coloring is beautiful. This is what the volunteers have to say about him: “Ezra is so cuddly and friendly. Just a really nice kitty to all cats and people. He loves human contact and looks for you to pet him. You can easily pick him up and he’s so pretty and fluffy! Ezra is the type of kitty that any family could adopt because he is so easy going and friendly.…

31 Aug

PAWS & CLAWS: Toby is happy to relax by your side all day

Leigh BlanderAnimals, Community Resources, Nonprofit corner, Press releases

Breed: Golden doodleSize: SmallAge: YoungSex: Male Toby is a 3-year-old mini golden doodle. He was surrendered to the shelter with his mother when their owners moved out of state. While his owners socialized him within their family, Toby was never around people outside of them, his pack. So Toby was unaware of all the friendly loving people he had yet to meet. His foster mom is now undertaking this part of Toby’s journey. We feel he would do better with another confident dog in the…

21 Aug

DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS: Cook pursues nursing career

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Submitted by Nancy Marrs Olivia Cook always had an aptitude for science and after excelling in AP environmental science and anatomy and physiology classes at Marblehead High School, she enrolled at Connecticut College and majored in biological sciences with a minor in psychology. She also pursued a set of courses and experiences in the Public Health Pathway program. Cook worked hard at school, was challenged by courses in statistics, general chemistry and microbiology, and she valued the lab component of her academics that gave her…

04 Aug

Need some music in your life? Meet Caruso

Leigh BlanderAnimals, Community Resources, Press releases

Headline: Need some music in your life? Meet Caruso ParakeetSize: SmallAge: YoungSex: Male Meet Caruso, named for the famous opera singer because this little bird loves to sing along with any music, especially classical! Caruso was found wandering the streets and turned in at the fire department. He is a young male and he is slowly learning to trust. He will sit on your finger to enjoy treats. He would love some parakeet company in his new home. For more information and to fill out…

27 Jul

PAWS & CLAWS: Shelter has rockin’ litter of kittens ready for adoption

Submitted ContentAnimals, Community Resources, Press releases

Breed: Domestic shorthairSize: MediumAge: KittensSex: Female and male The Marblehead Animal Shelter recently took in a mother cat, whom a rock ’n’ roll fan in the shelter’s volunteer corps dubbed Mother Love Bone, along with her litter of kittens. Those kittens — females Thin Lizzy, Molly Hatchet, Blondie (who is actually calico with more black) and Metallica and males Zeppelin and Nirvana — are now ready and waiting to be adopted. All of the kittens are friendly, playful and outgoing, according to shelter volunteers (though…

15 Jul

PAWS & CLAWS: Grey Guys hope for blue skies

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

Grey Guy One and Grey Guy Two were found after being dumped in carriers at a construction site. They have now had an “extended stay” at the Marblehead Animal Shelter, which volunteers do not fully understand, as each would make a great addition to a home, they say. While Grey Guy Two is more outgoing, Grey Guy One prefers to hang back and survey the situation, according to volunteers. “He is shy, but he is a sucker for treats, especially ‘Party Mix,’” they say. Grey…

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…

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…

23 Mar

OBSERVER REPORT: Housing Authority meeting

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MARBLEHEAD HOUSING AUTHORITY – March 17, 2026LWVM Observer – Cathy Marie MichaelMembers Present: Jennifer Schaeffner, William Kuker, Terri Tauro, Kristin Dubay Horton, Cathy Sheehan, Executive DirectorPublic CommentTenant 1 - Washers and Dryers down for 2 weeks, sometimes 1 week - “This company is not showing up in a timely manner.”ED, Cathy Sheehan response - “Thank you for the feedback, we will look into it”Tenant 2 Judith Z - 2 Issues - Noise and Cigarette smokeNoise including screaming at 4am is intolerable for me.Cigarette smoking does…

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…