We have no adoptions to report this week but our pet of the week is Cricket, a six-year-old, tabby and white female who is an indoor/outdoor cat. She is currently on a special diet due to her plumpness, which will need to be continued until she returns to her optimum weight, but she has slimmed down during her time here. However, she is playful and is becoming more and more affectionate. Come meet her and see if you were meant to for each other.

A big thank you to Past and Presents for their booth at the Edgartown Christmas parade, to Trish Lyman for putting on the dog show and to Portfolio Properties for their gingerbread contest with part of the proceeds going to the shelter.    

There will be no nail clinic this month. Check back for a January date.

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The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard is here for our community. We’re always available and our door is always open should your adoption not be a perfect fit. Also, if anyone is in need of cat food, dog food, or a crate, we have plenty and are happy to share. The Island Food Pantry also has pet food for those in need. Just give us a call during regular shelter hours: 508-627-8662.

Hours are: Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 to 5 p.m.