Category Archives: Mississippi Cat Shelter

Boudreaux

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Boudreaux It was a freezing cold day in February of 2003. SpayMart received a phone call from Thibodeau Animal Control stating the shelter was in terrible disrepair. The animals were wet from a leaky roof and there was no electricity … Continue reading

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Aretha

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Aretha Life began on the street in an abandoned house. As part of a feral colony, the day revolved around foraging for food, dodging cars, dogs and mean-spirited humans. We took cover under the house at night. It wasn’t much … Continue reading

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Thessie

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Thessie She sure has had a sheltered life, staying at Spaymart all this time. She was fairly young when she first got to the sanctuary. Now she’s somewhat older and needs some tender loving care—has a few arthritic problems but … Continue reading

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Shelby

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Shelby Shelby’s life was just fine in the beginning. She lived in a nice apartment with plenty of windows to view the world outside. His food bowl was always full and his owner seemed to be quite fond of him. … Continue reading

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Mustang

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Mustang Mustang’s owner moved around quite a bit, but managed to drag her 3 cats with her. She never lasted very long at a job and money was tight. Thankfully, all three were very healthy and didn’t require much. The … Continue reading

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Gina

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Gina Gina lived with many cats, but her owner loved them all very much and was financially able to provide all the extras. Her house was a beautiful 2 story home and the cats were allowed full range. The menu … Continue reading

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Butter

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Butter Butter had no complaints about his plight. For 3 glorious years he and his two brothers lived the perfect life. They belonged to a wonderful owner on a quiet street. Their backyard was large with trees to climb and … Continue reading

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Tyson

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Tyson This little man is no stranger to the streets. It was eat or be eaten for many years. And that’s what he did—ate another cats ear as part of a cat brawl. Hence, his name, Tyson. But Tyson decided … Continue reading

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Shirley

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Shirley Shirley had become street smart at a very early age. She grew up in a commercial area with dogs, cars and countless other perils.  She hung around a strip mall with numerous eateries, including hamburger joints and pizza parlors. … Continue reading

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Pops

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Pops: Pops was spoiled as a youngster. Although he lived with many other cats in a run down shot-gun apartment in uptown New Orleans, life was never dull. There was always plenty to eat and buddies to tease and play … Continue reading

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Paul

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Paul Little Paul is an unexplained gift of Hurricane Katrina. He came on the heels of the horrendous storm, when the Spaymart shelter in Picayne, MS was in total disarray. There was no water. All the power lines were down. … Continue reading

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Gates

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Gates: I’m quite a happy chap here at the Spaymart sanctuary, but I long for my own home with my own owners that will love me forever. I’m quite the laid back happy-chappy, so go ahead, look at my youtube … Continue reading

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Christopher

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Christopher: He’s a jolly ole guy who likes all cats and all people. He was owner relinquished and SpayMart because his family could no longer adequately care for him. Christopher couldn’t understand why they gave him up when he had … Continue reading

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Getting To Know Lynn Chiche

This article was published on Petco’s “Foundation Tails” webpage. (Summer, 2010) Lynn Chiche, Founder of SpayMart Sometimes sticking to your dreams no matter what is not the key to success. However, your dreams can provide a base from which reality … Continue reading

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Even death is no obstacle for cat savior

May 8, Kelly Jason How many people would go 3 hours out of their way to euthanize a tortoise hit by a truck on the side of the highway? Such is the dedication of Lynn Chiche, president of SpayMart. “I … Continue reading

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Angela Hill visits SpayMart

Angela Hill and the filming crew of WWLTV, spent August 31, 2009 at the SpayMart sanctuary profiling the organization.  It’s a wonderful segment that includes interviews between Angela and Lynn Chiche, the sanctuary director, detailing the shelter’s mission, objectives, immediate … Continue reading

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