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My name is Willis and I approve this photo!!

The Office Supply Fairy strikes again!!

Thank you so much to our “office supply fairy” for the box of always-needed office supplies. 

By the way, I love the box these pens and markers came in. It’s the perfect size for me. Looks cozy…I think I’ll just take a little nap in the box right now…I just hope nobody mails me!

If you would like to donate items to The Humane Society of New York, click here for our wish list. It lists essential items that we use every day.

Back to School !!

Hi everyone! I am getting back into the swing of things for school and re-starting my blog! 

Did you have a great summer bonding with your pets? 

I bet there might be a little bit of separation anxiety between the two of you once you start skipping off to school. 

Here are some tips to help ease this transition into the new school year:

• Make sure there are plenty of toys so your pet won’t get bored. 

• Leave an item of your clothing, like a tee shirt, in your dog’s bed. Having your scent close to them might make them feel even cozier.

• Before you head off for the day make sure you leave plenty of food and water. 

• Be sure to give extra kisses and hugs before you leave for the day and when you come home. 

• Be sure to put away all markers, pencils and sharp objects so your pet won’t get into them. You know how much your pet loves new school supplies. 

• If you want to keep a closer eye on your loved one, you should consider installing a nanny cam or webcam.

It might take a while to adjust to your new schedules, but you can do it! 

Have a great year at school! 

Saying Goodbye to my friend

It's very hard to lose a friend. Saying goodbye is so sad, even for us dogs. I just had to say goodbye to my cat friend, Barak. We were best friends, really like brothers, for nine and a half years. 

Gosh, we had so many fun times. 

He played with me all the time, but he was always gentle. Barak was much bigger than me but he never hurt me. I never knew he had claws until he told me. 

What's the phrase I once heard? I think it was a gentle giant. 

That was Barak. 

Cancer took him from us too soon. We will miss him, but we know how lucky we were to have had such a loyal buddy. 

Rest in peace, "Senor von Squishypants."

"Squishy" for short. 

XOXO

ERIN GO WILLIS!!!!

Yes! It's me again!! Kiss Me! I'm Irish today!!
This St. Patrick's Day I thought I would  #TBT one of my favorite
St. Patrick's Day Parades,
March 18, 2009... a few years ago...
Read on...

What an exciting day I had!! I just got back from marching in the big St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Fifth Avenue! As I am from Irish descent (at least I am today when everyone’s Irish!), it was so much fun to meet so many friendly fellow Irishmen. From the bagpipers of County Clare, the marching bands (I always wanted to play the tuba but I never grew tall enough…) to New York’s finest, I want to thank everyone for welcoming me.

Getting ready!!

My very good, close, personal, Friends :-)

New York's Finest with New York's Cutest!!!

I LOVE a good Marching Band, don't you??!!?!!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!!

Caution, a head!

When it comes to interior decoration, I’m no expert. As long as I have a comfy bed and a clean water bowl, I’m content. Paint the room any color you like; I’m color blind. But even I have to object when I see an animal’s head mounted on the wall. While relaxing at home, I prefer not to be reminded of decapitation. 

Boy was I confused the first time I saw a mounted head. I thought a moose was sticking his head through a big hole in the wall. I said hello to the moose, but got no answer. Intrigued, I went into the next room. Imagine my surprise when instead of finding the rest of the moose, I found a refrigerator! Once I realized there is no such thing as moose/refrigerator hybrid, I got out of that house as fast as I could. I’ve seen those scary movies, I know what goes on, and I did not want to be next. That’s the last time I have dinner at Norman Bates’s house.

I’ve been talking with my cat neighbors about this peculiar human habit, and we can’t understand it. We’re going to have to call an anthropologist or psychiatrist to explain this custom to us. Although, something tells me there is no good explanation. Would you want to hang my head on the wall? How about my friend Fiero’s head?

Y’know, you can buy a picture of the entire animal, not just the head. I guarantee the picture will look a lot better than a creepy moose head with glued-on glass eyes

Vote For Carmen!

I have some incredibly exciting news!  Our very own Humane Society of New York all-star volunteer, Carmen, was selected to represent the entire state of New York in the Purina Cat Chow Shelter Volunteer of the Year Contest!  

Carmen LOVES our cats and her story is featured on the site where you can vote daily for her until March 15^th.  The runners-up get $5,000 and the grand-prize winner gets a $25,000 shelter makeover!  WOW!  

We can’t win this without YOUR help!  
Don’t forget to tell everyone you know!   
Go vote here: http://www.catchow.com/buildingbetterlives#/shelters/ny