WEST MILFORD — Ginger is not just a spice but a name given to domestic short-hair cats with orange–colored coats.
In the United States, these cats are sometimes referred to only as “orange” cats, but in many other countries they are called, ginger, marmalade or even red.
Most orange or ginger cats are male. The ratio of male to female gingers is 80 percent males to 20 percent females.
A study by the University of California-Berkeley*, reported that many people looking to adopt kittens and cats have certain opinions when it comes to the color of a cat’s fur. Ginger cats are thought of as friendly and approachable, black cats are seen as mysterious and untrustworthy and white cats are believed to be lazy and aloof. None of these is true. Sweet, wonderful cats come in all colors, shapes and sizes!
There are five ginger cats in need of homes and families at the West Milford Animal Shelter. Anyone of them could add some spice to your life!
Pretty Rose is one of the 20 percent,a female ginger and white cat. She is also the oldest at eight years old. She is just as pretty on the inside as she is on the outside. Rose is very friendly, gentle and loving. The volunteers hope she is not overlooked because of her age. She still has many years of love and companionship to give.
The four males are Tyler, Jim Bob, Liam and Bailey.
Liam is the youngest at six month old. He is beautifully marked with big amber eyes. He has a very playful and friendly disposition.
Tyler is two years old, very handsome and also quite friendly. Tyler loves to sleep in boxes. It doesn't take much to make this former stray a happy guy.
Four-year-old Jim Bob was left behind when his family moved away. He misses his family and just wants to be held and loved.
Bailey is also four years old and has been at the shelter since January of 2013. He came in with his brother, who was adopted many months ago. Bailey was very stressed by the shelter environment and has taken a long time to become comfortable. He has improved tremendously and will now come out to greet volunteers and visitors but he likes to be social on his own terms. He needs a quiet home and someone who can give him lots of love and time to adjust. Many times these types of cats become the most loyal of pets. They may not run to greet guests but will cherish their family. And that's what pets are for.
To meet these spicy gingers and the other cats, kittens and dogs available for adoption, visit the shelter on Lycosky Drive (behind recycling). For information call 973-728-2859 or visit.www.westmilfordanimalshelter.org with links to the shelters two facebook pages. The cats have their own page called TheRealCatsAtWMASS.