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2009 Tricky Tray Challenge

Every Table at our Tricky Tray was challenged to help homeless animals, they were given a cat that needed help finding a home. W
e asked everyone to:  take the picture of the cat selected for their table and send it to friends, family, co-workers, post it on facebook or just twitter their cat.  Help us get the word out that these cats need a forever home, be part of our rescue efforts. If someone from that table helps to adopt the seleccted cat, she or he will be eligible for a Special Rate at our 2010 Tricky Tray and recognition on the START website.  They may also choose to sponsor their during the year, if he/she does not get adopted.  Either way we will update you on the challenge's  progress and all results will be at our 2010 Tricky Tray.

TOGETHER WE CAN GET THEM ALL HOMES!!

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Table 1
BAILEY  ADOPTED
Bailey is a bundle of fun, he loves to play, play, play. When Bailey is not playing with one of his foster siblings or finding new adventures, you can find him lying in the sun. Bailey has favorite toys that he tote's around, as well as finding things he believes should be toys such as the milk carton top, twistie ties. This handsome boy is looking for his forever home and hoping to have a playmate or two. Bailey prefers to sleep in your bed, so if there is room come and see him! Bailey is good with older cats and there foster Mom has a dog, so he should adjust quickly to any environment. Bailey is altered, micropchipped and up to date on his vaccinations as well as FeLV/FIV tested negative.

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FOREVER HOME NEEDED FOR
BAXTER
This handsome little dude was found on a farm in western NJ with all his friends and siblings. Baxter is a real smoosh-face and just loves the company of other cats. He loves to hang out with you and can be very playful at times. Adjusting from outside on a farm to inside foster care went real well for Baxter. He realized that the luxuries of inside are much better than fending for himself. Baxter is most likely a maine-coon mix, with soft flowing hair that he loves brushed. Baxter is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped

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FOREVER HOME NEEDED FOR
BEVERLY
Beverly, our beautiful dilute calico quiet and reserved!! Beverly has a wonderful personality she will play, play, play but loves to sit in her window!! She gets along with other cats but not sure about dogs. She can be adopted by herself or with another cat. This does love lots of attention!! Come and see, she is waiting for her forever home! Beverly is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped

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FOREVER HOME NEEDED FOR BJ
BJ came to S.T.A.R.T. after being hit by a car, with a broken jaw and weeks of care and rehabilitation he became a real charmer.  Now handsome boy is all 'good times', he is very playful and a happy spirit. His purr-fect fur-ever home would certainly have another cat with a playful personality. He loves to run around and romp with other felines. He is friendly, outgoing and gets along with cats and dogs. Kids are ok too.  If you are looking for some fun in your life, consider our boy, BJ.  He is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.

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CARMELA ADOPTED

Carmela, is a young tabby, better known as Mellie!!  Mellie LOVES TO PLAY!!  Mellie is a bundle of energy so she would do best with a cat companion that would play, run and tumble!!  Mellie has been described as a loveable, beautiful, fun, full of energy kitty and soft as a bunny!! Any way you describe her, she is a great cat but does and will demand your attention. Oh, and by the way, did I mention she LOVES TO PLAY!!  Give her a chance at a loving forever home, come and see her!! Carmela is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped

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CRYSTAL - ADOPTED
Crystal is a beautiful black & white female looking for love!! Crystal is a happy little girl, though she is still looking for a home while 2 of her litter mates have found there forever home. Hmmm!! Could it be she is just too friendly and too sweet!!! Crystal is your happy young kitten loves to play, loves attention and loves a good lap to sleep on!! So, if you think she is the one for you, come and see this little girl at Petco Totowa, Crystal can usually been seen there on the weekends, call to make sure! Crystal is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.

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FOREVER HOME NEEDED FOR
DARLA
My name is Darla, my sister Spanky got adopted a few months ago, she liked going to adoption and seeing all the people. I do not like adoption days, all the noise and the people trying to pet me that I don’t know, it’s very scary for me!!! But just because am scared does not mean that I am not a wonderful kitty at home! As you can see from my picture I am a beautiful young girl. I love to be in my foster home where I can play with all the other cats, get belly rubs from my foster family and lay in sun!!!! Now that’s my idea of a good day!! So I really need your help finding a home because I don’t know how much longer I can take this adoption day stuff!!! If you come and see me a Petco in Totowa, usually on Saturday, please remember my picture in my bed and not my grumpy adoption face! Darla is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped

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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ HARPO

Harpo is a beautiful black boy with a small white star on my chest! A perfect lap cat, he will keep you happy and entertained all day! An ear infection which needed medical attention caused him to have a floppy -bent ear which is really very cute and adds a certain character to his already great personality! Harpo gets along well with other cats but I'm not sure about dogs. Harpo is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.

 


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FOREVER HOME NEEDED for DONNY & RAFI
Donny & Rafi ~ Pictured is Donny! Rafi is our camera shy identical twin.  Donny is big ...but not as big as his brother, Rafi.  He and his brother have been together since birth.  Separating them now would be horrible.  They do everything together and almost look like twins!  Donny is an affectionate big mush and it is our hope that a loving family will want these two big boys together.  We just can't bear to separate them.  So please if you have room in your heart for two loving boys, please ask for Donny & Rafi.  Both cats are vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped
Table 10
FIONA ADOPTED
Fiona is my name, yes as in Princess Fiona!! I was found by a nice lady in the back of a local Burger King when I was just 4 weeks old and originally called Burger Queen (not funny!) I have grown up to be a beautiful lady, sweet and friendly and love to play with my foster brothers.  I purr when you pet or hold me but I like to lie on your feet and I will play with your shoes when you take them off.  I enjoy taking naps by the window or on my foster mom’s bed.  Come and see me at adoptions, I can usually be seen at Petco Totowa!!  Or just give us call and set up a meeting! Fiona is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.

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FOREVER HOME NEEDED~ HOCUS n POCUS

Hocus n Pocus a magical team, though they can be separated they are quit funny together!! Hocus will run around and investigating everything! No flies in the house please he will stop a nothing to catch them, no flying objects for this cat! Pocus on the other hand loves to hang out and watch TV or maybe some window watching!! Both very sweet and loving babies waiting for there forever homes! Let Hocus n Pocus be your magical Team!! Hocus n Pocus are vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.


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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ LEXUS

My name is “LEXUS” and I’m a very pretty gray and white girl. I have 2 sisters Summer and Mindy. Summer got adopted at Christmas time, and Mindy and I are still looking for a “forever home”. I am a little shy, but only in the beginning until I get to know you. Then I will follow you up around the house and just about every where you go. I love to be petted, especially on my belly! I am very affectionate and love to play all the time. I may not be a young kitten, but I still a teenager.  Sometime I will be a little afraid when you first pick me up, cuz I don’t know you and I’m working on that, and I’m getting better already!  Lexus is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped

 


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LULU~ ADOPTED
Poor Lulu...she was left by her previous owner in a carrier in 7 degree weather behind a convenience store. What kind of convenience was that??? Or better yet, what kind of an Inconvenience was poor Lulu? We can't figure that out either. She's a sweet girl, preferring the company of humans to other cats, but will tolerate them if need be. She's a real chatty girl, too, and anxious to share all her stories with you. She is affectionate when she wants YOU! Lulu is about 4 years old. This feline is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.

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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ MADDIE

Maddie came to us when she was about 4 months old from an overcrowded home. Her perfect day is sunbathing in her favorite window for hours. Then a little run around the house with some of her friends, a bite to eat than back to the window.  Maddie does like cat company so if you do not already have a cat, you may consider taking a friend of Maddie’s too! Maddie gets along with all the foster cats and the dog. She will need special attention when going to her new home, but once she adjusts she will love to be pet. Maddie is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.


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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ MANDY

Hi my name is Mandy and I am a very sweet 6 month old medium to long hair grey tiger girl with a beautiful bushy tail!. Unfortunately my sad story is all too common. Someone moved and left me behind outside their condo. Thank goodness some kind neighbors found me and I am now in foster care. My foster mom thinks I am great! I love to sit on her lap and have her hold me. I purr like crazy just knowing I'm not outside scared and hungry any longer. Now I just need to find my forever home. Maybe it can be yours!! So don't hesitate--call now to meet me!! You won't be disappointed. This feline is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.

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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ MAXWELL

Poor Maxwell was found by a caring woman when he walked into her yard. He was hungry, lost and lonely. The woman took him inside and cared for him as long as she could, but then had to give him to us so we could find him a great forever home. Maxwell is a very calm, laid back sort of boy. He gets along with other cats, dogs and children. He would love to spend his days sleeping comfortably in the middle of your big bed and cuddled up tightly against your back at night. Maxwell is a real cuddlier and prefers your lap to any armchair! He will hang out on your windowsill, gets adventurous with new things and is especially curious when food is present! He has a kind of strange behavior in that he is extremely curious about what you are eating. He will try anything from your plate once! Maxwell’s perfect home would probably be a home that is laid back like him. This feline is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.


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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ MINDY
My name is "MINDY" ” and I’m a very pretty gray and white girl. Lexus, my sister, and I are looking for a "forever home". I am a little shy, (just like my sister), but only if I don't know you. When I get to know you I will follow you up around the house every where you go. I love to be petted all over, but I especially like my head scratched. I am very affectionate and love to play all the time with my foster Mom and my toys. I may not be a young kitten, but I still a teenager.  Sometime I will be a little afraid when you first pick me up, cuz I don’t know you and I’m working on that, and I’m getting better already!
 

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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ NATASHIA

Natashia, an adult Dark Tortie, and most times we call her "Mommy".  She is very affectionate and docile, a wonderful companion. Mommy loves to be on her own, she really does not mind if you have one cat or 20 cats, she will most likely keep to herself.  She much prefers the soft lap of a human!  , this dark tortie is very affectionate and docile Natashia is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.

 


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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ NETTIE

Nettie, is a young orange female and what a little rascal. She loves to play hide and seek, but when she smells food in the air, she loves to share with you. Nettie is a companion cat that is interested in all you do, not just your food choices. She tends to be a bit possessive of her person or people so she should go to a home to be an only cat. Come days end however, on your chest or lap where she can be close enough to hear your heart beat, is where she loves to be. Nettie is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.


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NINE ~ ADOPTED
Nine, a beautiful long hair calico, came to us on 09/09/09
.   Nine is a sweet loving young girl.  She likes to play and sit by the windows but seems to have been missing affection in her life, so she loves to be pet and brushed. Nine will rub against your legs until you give her the attention she is desires!!  Nine is good with other cats, but we are unsure about dogs.   Give her a chance at a loving forever home, come and see her at adoption!!  Nine is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.

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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ PASTA n FAZUL

Pasta & Fazul ~ Married Couple seeks a lap to cuddle in. Pasta is lying on the big bed and Fazul is pictured in his blue cat bed. Pasta and Fazul have been in our foster care since they were 3 months old. This team loves to play but also enjoys the cat naps and window watching. They are inseparable! One certainly compliments the other, so if you are looking for a sweet married couple,  please consider these two. These felines are vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.


 

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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ RYAN

Ryan a handsome “Mackeral Tabby”. Ryan is from a litter of 3 that was found in someone’s garage in the Passaic area. The litter was brought inside at the young age of 3 weeks. Ryan and his siblings are very loving and affectionate. Ryan is great with other cats and loves is sister Kelly & brother Sean. Ryan is typical young male that loves to investigate new things and play, and loves any attention. If you have room in heart for this little guy, please come and see him at adoption, call to make sure he will be there!! Ryan is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.


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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ SCOOBY

Scooby is my name and I turned 1 year old on May 3rd!! My first Mom had to give me up because we had no place to live and she could no longer to take care of me. I am very playful, I love to play with other cats but can also entertain myself. I especially love watching the local wildlife - birds, squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks. I enjoy a nice nap lounging in front of the window and at night I sleep with my foster Mom and fellow cat Harley in the big bed! I know Milk is not good for kitties like me but I do enjoy a few laps of milk left over at the bottom of a cereal bowl, I will be right there to help with the clean up. I am a young active boy, but sometimes if I like to snuggle on Mom's lap with my head just under her chin and watch TV. I can not remember if I like dogs but I am not against trying! Scooby is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.


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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ SEAN

Sean is a handsome “Orange Tiger”. Some people say that the orange colored cats are the most loving and affectionate of all the colors, while most experts will not confirm or deny this common myth. Well, here to test the theory is Sean, he is very loving and affectionate and cute as button. Sean is great with other cats loves is sister Kelly & brother Ryan. HE is typical young male that loves to investigate new things and play, and loves any attention. If you have room in heart for this little guy, please come and see him at adoption, call to make sure he will be there!! Sean is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.


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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ SHANNA

Shanna is a beautiful dark Calico. Shanna is young, sweet, and loves to play with her other foster friends. Shanna would be ok as an only cat but would need sometime to adjust. Shanna may be a little shy at first but is happy to hang out and play a little if you have the time.  If you know the Calico personality they can be a little reserved and kind of hang back sometimes.  Shanna can be reserved but never misses a chance to run around with the rest of them. Shanna loves her night time snacks and loves to snuggle before you go to sleep at night. Shanna would be ok with a family that has other cats, and is OK with her foster family’s dog. Shanna is waiting for a family with the right stuff to adopt her and take her home!! Shanna is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped

 


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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ VELVET

Velvet is our very special and brave kitty. She was just about 1 year old when she was found with 4 babies. The caretaker noticed that her left front paw was missing. That did not stop her from being a wonderful mom and all of her babies found their forever homes. Not to worry, our veterinarian did not recommend any further surgery as she uses her leg just fine. This little girl has really blossomed in our care!  Velvet is great with kids and other cats, she may be a little nervous around dogs. Velvet warms up quickly, to anyone that shows her affection. She really enjoys being rubbed and pet all over! It’s time for Velvet to settle in with a family she can call her own! She is just as happy with her feline friends and is gentle and quiet making a wonderful addition to any family.

 


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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ VENUS

“Venus” this beautiful, loving tortie was left in our possession along with her 3 babies. She raised her babies and all have found wonderful forever homes. Now it is Venus’ turn to fine her forever home and looks forward to starting her new life. Venus is a sweet loveable, playful little girl good with kids and happy to hangout with the family. She will be fine in a home by herself with some to soil her or with other cats. Venus is not to sure about the whole adoption day thing, but is a good sport about it, and can usually be seen at Petco Totowa on Saturday. But give us a call, and let us know you are coming!! Venus is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.


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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ WILL

Will is happy, outgoing and fun. Will is the last of the three siblings, Grace and Jack of course, to still be looking for his forever home. His 'split face' makes him very unique. He is a very happy cat and like most young boys loves to play. He would love to have another cat in his forever life, but we also know that may not be possible. Will is about young boy and ready for his new life to begin. Will is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.


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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ ZENA

Zena Warrior Princess!! Why yes Zena is a little bit of a Diva not so much a warrior, but does love to chase the occasional house fly with her brothers!! Zena is truly elegant with medium to long fine silky hair. She loves to play and loves attention because it is all about Zena!! So, if you have the time and a place in your heart come for a truly special girl, come and see Zena she is looking for that special place to call home. Zena is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.


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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ KELLY

Kelly, a beautiful little torbie. Kelly is from a litter of 3 that was found in someone’s garage in the Passaic area. The litter was brought inside at the young age of 3 weeks. Kelly and her siblings are very loving and affectionate. Kelly is great with other cats and loves her brothers Ryan & Sean. Kelly is typical young female sometime quiet and reserved while other times that loves to investigate and play with her brothers, and loves any attention. If you have room in heart for this little girl, please come and see her at adoption, call to make sure he will be there!! Kelly is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.


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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ MEG

Meggy, from Russia with love!  Yes, this big plus size senior tabby girl was surrendered by an elderly Russian gentleman. Meggy’s Mom passed away a few years earlier and Dad really tried to hold on to Meggy.  He fed her well as you can see, and Meggy kept him company as long as she could.  Dad recently had to give up his beloved Meggy, he was going into a nursing home and could no longer care for her.  Meggy is used to being the only cat, pampered and fed, she is however getting used to her foster cat companions. She is also learning to speak English, she did have a few challenges!  If you have room in heart for this BIG girl, please call us to arrange a meeting!! Meggy is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.


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WILLY~ ADOPTED
Willy, a sweet grey and white female, abandon with an injured eye and skin infection. Though Willy has spent many weeks in the hospital recuperating from eye surgery, she is finally ready to look for a forever home.  Willy is very affectionate and loves any attention you can spare.  Willy is typical young female that loves to investigate and play. If you have some spare time for this little girl and a lap or window for her to look out, come see Willy she is waiting to meet you!  Willy is vaccinated, altered, FeLV/FIV tested negative and microchipped.

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FOREVER HOME NEEDED ~ DAWSON

Dawson us our handsome, playful, loving, little boy!!  Dawson loves to hang out and watch TV and belly rubs are a good thing!!  Dawson makes a cute little chirping noise when he needs your attention. He does enjoy the company of his foster friends so we are hoping he will not be an only cat. Dawson would be ok with a family that has other cats, and is good with his foster family’s dog. Just waiting for that right family to adopt him and take him home!! Let us know when you can come and see Dawson!