Rocky (also goes by Tibbie and Sweet Girl) is a great 10-year young cat who needs a new home. She is a grey and white tabby with a slightly longish, very soft and fluffy coat - she has a pretty face and ample body. She gets along well with other animals and is very affectionate to people. Her owner needs to move to a new living situation that would not tolerate cats, and she would like to find a suitable home for her sweetie girl.  Rocky will give you lots of purring and appreciation for your care. She purrs loudly while rubbing her head against people's legs, but spends most of her time sleeping in sunny spots that she finds in various places around the house.  This kitty is an affectionate indoor cat that loves to be brushed and petted (and fed). She is diabetic and needs daily insulin injections. Anyone who adopts this cat will have a sweet companion for years to come.  Interested parties, please contact Judith (in Bethesda) at 240-483-9227.

Autumn Pet Tip!

It's back-to-school time, and those of you with young children know that means stocking up on fun items like glue sticks, pencils and magic markers. These items are considered "low toxicity" to pets, which means they're unlikely to cause serious problems unless large amounts are ingested. However, since gastrointestinal upset and blockages certainly are possible, be sure your children keep their school supplies out of paw's reach.