Our adoption news is that stray cat Lily has been adopted and has found her forever home for the holidays. Our Christmas wish has come true, the shelter is empty, all of our residents have found homes for the holidays.

The nail clinic is back on Saturday, Jan. 6 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Ellen Blodgett will be at the shelter to trim nails on dogs, cats, bunnies and guinea pigs. Walk ins only, $20 cash or check preferred. All proceeds go the shelter.

Saturday, Feb. 17 is the date of the next visit by All Pets Medical Center. If you would like to schedule an appointment for your pet, please contact them at 508-743-8338.

We’d also like to remind everyone that hunting season continues through the end of the year. Remember to wear bright colors when walking in the woods, and keep your dogs leashed. And please stay out of wooded areas around dawn and dusk.

If anyone needs dog food, we have plenty and are happy to share. Stop in during regular shelter hours. Crates, too, are available for free. The shelter phone number is 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 a.m. to 5 p.m.