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Meet Mrs. Norris and Martha Grace: Yates shelter seeks homes, plans Santa photos

Shelter of Hope is featuring Mrs. Norris and Martha Grace for adoption and holding a $10 Santa photo fundraiser Nov. 28 in Penn Yan.

Meet Mrs. Norris and Martha Grace: Yates shelter seeks homes, plans Santa photos

A cat who prefers a quiet home and a 122-pound dog who enjoys cuddles are looking for adopters through the Humane Society of Yates County’s Shelter of Hope.

The shelter is featuring Mrs. Norris and Martha Grace in its latest adoption announcement. It also is inviting families and pets to a Santa photo fundraiser Nov. 28 in Penn Yan.

Mrs. Norris prefers a calm home

Mrs. Norris is an adult cat the shelter describes as sweet, independent, easygoing and affectionate. She enjoys watching birds from a window.

The shelter said she would prefer a calm home without other pets.

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Martha Grace enjoys naps and cuddles

Martha Grace is a 2-year-old Mastiff mix weighing 122 pounds. The shelter describes her as laid-back and snuggly, with a fondness for long naps, cozy resting spots and cuddles.

For information about either animal, contact Shelter of Hope at 315-536-6094 or shelterofhope@yateshumane.org. The shelter is at 1216 Route 14A in Penn Yan.

Santa photos will benefit shelter animals

The shelter’s Kids & Critters Photos with Santa Claws fundraiser will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Keuka Candy Emporium, 131 Main St. in Penn Yan.

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Photos cost $10 each, with all proceeds benefiting the shelter’s animals, according to the event flyer. Alyssa Knowlton is the photographer.

Questions about the fundraiser can be directed to the shelter at 315-536-6094 or shelterofhope@yateshumane.org.



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