This little charmer is a 1.5 pound tiger who truly rules her kingdom with a velvet paw. Tiny Q.T. was born in a foster home to an outside mom who was rescued by a family that has been feeding and caring for the group that were dropped off near their home. Several of Torrie’s family and friends have been TNR (trapped, neutered, returned) back to where the family can continue to feed and care for them.

Q.T. and her three litter mates will remain with ACAR until they are old enough to also be spayed and neutered ( middle to end of Jan. 2016). These kittens are the lucky ones, each will be placed up for adoption. Torrie’s Mom will also be spayed in a few weeks, and she will stay with us until she can find a forever home with a family that will experience forever gratitude from a rescued pet.

Our normal policy would be to spayed and return to the home territory. This case involving this mother cat proved the exception to the rule. Mom cat is not feral nor shy despite the fact she has never been in an enclosed setting. Mom kitty would like our reading audience to keep her in mind as the year closes out. If you are considering adding a new furry family member to your circle in the coming weeks or months, both Q.T. and Mom cat would like to be considered as possible new family members.

In addition to our featured pet of the week, Queen Torrie and our honorably mention Mom, ACAR still has a very limited selection of very young kittens, a good group of teenage kittens and small number of adult cats all looking to you for their new loving family.

We also have a nice selection of young dogs available, each hoping to be in their new homes for Christmas.

We are in serious need of good dry dog food and wet cat food. If you can spare a bag or can for our foster dogs and cats, please drop off at Another Chance Thrift Shop on Market St. or call 676-5599 for someone to pick it up. Check out our adoptable pets at www.petfinder.com in the 03906 zip code.

Adoption hours are Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Another Chance Animal Rescue Thrift Shop and Adoption Center at 37 Market St. in the village of North Berwick and every Saturday at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the foster home of Marilyn Harley, 251 Route 4, Sanford.

The ACAR Holiday Bazaar will take place Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North Berwick Community Center on Lebanon Road in North Berwick. There will be crafts, gift selections, decorations, raffles and more. A light luncheon will be available. Per community center rules, no companion animals are allowed.

The ACAR Thrift Shop and Adoption Center at 37 Market St. in North Berwick is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Christmas decorations have arrived, including lights and bulbs, gift boxes and wrap, decorations and a present or two. Come see us for your holiday decorations. All of the profits from the thrift store benefit the animals.

Donations of items are always welcomed. Donations of goods are accepted Monday through Thursday and Saturdays, only.

We are in desperate need of good quality dry dog food. The brand we feed our foster dogs is 4 Health which can be purchased at Tractor Supply in Sanford. We also help many elders in the community with their dogs and other people in need. If you can buy a bag, either drop it off at our Thrift Shop on Market Street or call -676-5599 for pickup.

Help us continue our mission to provide a safe environment and quality care for abandoned, abused, and lost pets by becoming a Support for Life member and pledging a monthly donation. Our Support For Life program asks for the pledge of a $10 monthly donation. Your $10 combined with the monthly donations of others will help us meet our ongoing expenses and continue our work as a true no kill organization. It is through your generosity that the organization exists and will be here to serve your community for years to come.

Donations may be sent to: Another Chance Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 552, North Berwick, ME 03906.

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