About Shirley
“It all started with 1 black cat!” Actually it was a black kitten that was found by her husband and daughter who were out walking their dogs. The black kitten was meowing, while huddling below an exterior dryer vent to stay warm. Shirley Cook kept that one black cat (the infamous Miss Marple), and the next thing everyone knew she was saving more of them! But not just black cats...
For over 15 years, Shirley has rescued thousands of cats (and other animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and lizards as well). For many years she worked full time as a Registered Nurse, but retired many years ago to rescue animals full time. At first, it was just Shirley. She would travel all over Peel rescuing feral cats, moms with kittens, kittens without moms. Shirley would do everything she possibly could to save a life! (And still does!)
In her constant effort to ensure "every life mattered”, she attracted the attention of other “do gooders” who were of the same mindset to help animals in need of rescue. Today, she works with a number of incredible people who tirelessly volunteer, act as foster parents, help care for rescued animals at PetSmart, provide donations of much needed supplies and much, much more.
Paws & Tails Adoptions is now a registered PetSmart Charity as well, hosting adoptions of all kinds of animals from FOUR PetSmart locations!
Her phone rings incessantly throughout the day, 7 days a week, so if you are trying to contact her, please be patient. She will get back to you when she can!
In our opinion, any animal rescued by Paws & Tails Adoptions is a very lucky one indeed.
For over 15 years, Shirley has rescued thousands of cats (and other animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and lizards as well). For many years she worked full time as a Registered Nurse, but retired many years ago to rescue animals full time. At first, it was just Shirley. She would travel all over Peel rescuing feral cats, moms with kittens, kittens without moms. Shirley would do everything she possibly could to save a life! (And still does!)
In her constant effort to ensure "every life mattered”, she attracted the attention of other “do gooders” who were of the same mindset to help animals in need of rescue. Today, she works with a number of incredible people who tirelessly volunteer, act as foster parents, help care for rescued animals at PetSmart, provide donations of much needed supplies and much, much more.
Paws & Tails Adoptions is now a registered PetSmart Charity as well, hosting adoptions of all kinds of animals from FOUR PetSmart locations!
Her phone rings incessantly throughout the day, 7 days a week, so if you are trying to contact her, please be patient. She will get back to you when she can!
In our opinion, any animal rescued by Paws & Tails Adoptions is a very lucky one indeed.
On behalf of all the animals that she has already saved and for those who are about to meet Shirley, we say "Thank You.”
