Author: Alicia Pensarosa

Interests: advocating for animals, volunteerism, sewing, vegan cooking, motorcyles, spin, and spending time on the ocean. Assistant Director, Ocean Alliance M.S. Animals and Public Policy, Tufts University, School of Veterinary Medicine Former Advertising professional

Pet of the Week-Whitman

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Whitman Pet of the Week, Cape Ann Animal Aid, Cat

Hi there friends at Good Morning Gloucester!   My name is Whitman and I am a playful and sweet guy.  I think you might want to meet me, so please feel free to stop by the Cape Ann Animal Aid, now located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Lane, Gloucester.  For shelter hours and upcoming events, please visit www.capeannanimalaid.com or phone the shelter (978-283-6055).

Don’t miss the Sunset Cruise on Saturday, July 21 from Capt. Bill’s at Harbor Loop at 7 p.m.  Please bring a picnic lunch and there will be a cash bar, lots of raffles and a great time.   Tickets are $20. for adults and $10. for children and are available at the CAAA and Animal Krackers at 232 Main Street, Gloucester.

I am receiving such good care and attention here at the new shelter, but I am looking forward to having a family to call my own.

Could it be you?

Pet of the Week-Seabreeze

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Pet of the week, cape ann animal aid, seabreeze

I just love Good Morning Gloucester!  I look forward to looking at this site because I learn so much!  I love the photos, everything that is going on and I keep thinking how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful part of the world.

My name is Seabreeze and I am a six-month-old female kitten.  Everyone compliments me on the my beautiful coat.   I am staying at the Cape Ann Animal Aid now located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Lane in Gloucester.  Visit: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com to see how lovely it is here.  We feel so grateful to the businesses and friends on Cape Ann who support us.

The rooms are big and there is plenty of light where I can look out to the woods. I see the dogs going out for walks with the volunteers on the trails.

Please attend the Sunset Dessert Cruise on July 21 at Capt. Bill’s at harbor Loop at 7 p.m. Rain date on the 22.Tickets on sale soon.

If you would like to help us with needed items, we can use wet cat and kitten food any brand including EVO wet for some of our pickier kittens.

Small plastic or stainless steel litter boxes for the kittens, large kitchen brooms, micro fiber wash cloths and of course, toys, toys, toys.  If you arrive with toys and there is a cat waiting to greet you, it will be, Seabreeze, VP of toys!!!

 

Playing Hooky

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Well I guess I wasn’t the only one playing hooky from mug up on Sunday morning. Look who I ran into at Todd Farm…

Sarah Kelly, The Roving Home at Todd Farm

Our very own Sarah Kelly!  (and her very cool Elton John shades)

Sarah Kelly, The Roving Home, Todd Farm

She had her beautiful Roving Home booth set up with her newest addition; Francie.  Francie was quietly sleeping in the shade and enjoying the fresh air.

Francie, The Roving Home, Sarah Kelly, Todd Farm

I have to say sorry to my fellow GMG peeps. I miss mug up a lot because I have this vintage addiction and feel lost without my Sunday Todd Farm adventures! It’s kinda like crack. 🙂

~Alicia

Dog Days of Summer

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Dogs playing with the Fairy Dog Ma Gloucester Ma

I hope everyone else is staying as cool as these pups! They are lucky they have their Fairy Dog Ma to keep them cool.

~Alicia

Pet of the Week- Charles

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Charles Pet of the Week Cape Ann Animal Aid

Hi!  My name is Charles and I am a one-and-a-half-year-old pup.
I act like a pup, but I am a small black-and-white dog who is small and fully grown.

I am staying at the Cape Ann Animal Aid located at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, Four Paws Lane, Gloucester.

Please attend the Sunset Dessert Cruise on July 21 at Capt. Bill’s at harbor Loop at 7 p.m. Rain date on the 22. Tickets on sale soon.

Please visit CapeAnnAnimalAid.com and see photos of our new shelter, a list of items on our “wish list,” and more importantly, more photos of me.

Did I tell you enough about me?  Oh!  I am sweet and lovable and I need a little training, but I am quick to learn.  I am a boy pup who is a little Welsh Corgi Pembroke and a little Boston Terrier mix, a little bit of this and a little bit of that – like a buffet!

Maybe Alicia Pensarosa will adopt me!!

 

I would love to adopt Charles. He’s very handsome. I’ll have to discuss with my baby, Coconut, and see what she thinks. 

~Alicia

Pet of the Week-Big Sur

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Oh my!  I am on GoodMorningGloucester and everyone visits this site.
I bet I will be adopted in no time!

Pet of the Week Big Sur Cape Ann Animal Aid

My name is Big Sur and I am loveable kitten who is residing at the beautiful Cape Ann Animal Aid, which is now housed at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter at Four Paws Lane in Gloucester.

I am a sweet boy who is light black-and-white with a pink nose.  I am a small cat, but I have a warm and large personality.  If you would like to see more photos of me, check our web site at: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com

We do have a wish list here at the shelter – you will see when you visit our site.  We are in need of dustpan broom combos, wall mounted broom/mop holders, cat litter scoopers, Staples gift cards (for assorted office supplies and furniture items)

Please save July 21 for our Sunset Dessert Cruise from Captain Bill’s at Harbor Loop at 7 p.m. Tickets will go on sale in a few weeks.

This new shelter is so fantastic, I am climbing on the play tree and it is so much fun.   If you haven’t seen our new shelter, plan to visit us.  Remember, don’t forget, I repeat, don’t forget, it is okay to bring toys for shelter dogs and cats!

 I wonder if Joey might be interested in adopting me or another nice person at GMG?

Pet of the Week-Lucy

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My name is Lucy and I am a four-month-old female
retriever.  I am very sweet, cute and mellow and so is my sister, Ethel.
We would rather be in the lap of our new owner helping
read a book and just cuddling.   If you would like to meet me,
I am at the Cape Ann Animal Aid, now located at the
Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter at Four Paws Lane in
Gloucester.

Please save July 21 for our Sunset Dessert Cruise from
Captain Bill’s at Harbor Loop at 7 p.m.

Have you had an opportunity to visit the new shelter?
It is beautiful!  It is lovely!  It is magnificent!
Visit:  CapeAnnAnimalAid.com and you can see for yourself.
We all feel so fortunate to have a wonderful new
shelter.  The new shelter has everything to keep dogs and
cats healthy and happy.  I think I can even get my nails done here!

 

Dieting at Destino’s

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I’ve been on a diet the last week and a half and really watching what I eat by tracking my calories and exercise in the “My Fitness Pal” app on my iPhone. I’ve actually been doing really well monitoring how many calories I have for each meal and not going over my daily limit of 1200.  I give myself plenty of calorie room for dinner, because hat’s usually when I use the most. Well, Destino’s eggplant parmesan sub and fries were no exception. I still to was able stay on track, but in order to eat this and not feel guilty I had to add some extra elliptical time.

The whole time on the elliptical all I could think of was this:

Destino's Gloucester Eggplant Parmesan Sub

Once I burned enough calories I let myself enjoy this Destino’s masterpiece and amazing fries. I estimated this to be a 900 calorie meal for small eggplant parm sub and 1/2 of the fries (please don’t tell me I went over). I hope I have your mouth watering and your legs moving all at the same time. I won’t eat like this everyday, but I think you have to give yourself a treat once in a while.

http://www.destinossubs.com/

~Alicia

 

Miss Muffet – Pet of the Week

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Miss Muffet Cape Ann Animal Aid

My name is Miss Muffet and I am a two-month-old
tiger kitten.   I am so excited because the Cape Ann Animal
Aid has moved into the new shelter at Four Paws Lane in
Gloucester at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter.
It is absolutely amazing.   We kittens have lovely rooms looking
over the woods and inside we have plenty of room to roam,
play and run.

We still appreciate friends stopping by with items such as
large trash bags, clean towels, paper towels and gas cards for our shelter van.

Don’t forget that the Rescue Reunion will take place at
Stage Fort Park on Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m.  2 p.m. rain or shine.
Plan to attend this fun event!  I won’t be there because I will be at the new shelter
looking at myself in my gorgeous room at the shelter – and
I even have a mirror to see how continuously cute I am!

http://www.capeannanimalaid.com

Flags Flying on the Blvd.

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Happy Memorial Day! Thanks to all who have sacrificed for our freedom.

American Flags on Stacey Blvd

The flags look so beautiful on the Blvd! Such a beautiful place we live, I am very thankful for the great views.

Ducks on the Boulevard

~Alicia

Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter-Ceremony

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This morning I attended the ceremony for the new Cape Ann Animal Aid/Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter.  It was a beautiful morning, great turn out, and showed the great dedication from so many in our community.

Cindy Dunn, Sunniva Buck, Mayor Carolyn Kirk, Representative Ann Margaret Ferrante, Don Fryklund, and Camilla Rich all shared what this shelter meant to them personally and all the hard work involved.

Animal Shelter Ceremony

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And after the ribbon was cut, we were able to see the new digs for all the very lucky cats and dogs. Such a spacious, bright, and light filled facility with enough room to save many furry lives!

Cape ann animal aid new Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter

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The animals will be placed in their new home next week. I think they will be very pleased and thankful.

~Alicia

Dedication Ceremony for Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter-Saturday

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cape ann animal aid

Please join Cape Ann Animal Aid to celebrate the completion of the new facility, the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter.

Saturday May 26th  10:00am
4 Paws Lane, Gloucester, MA

Dedication Ceremony will be at 10:00am,  Refreshments and Tours to follow from 11am to 1pm. Please RSVP

Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter

Public open house Sunday May 27th from 12pm – 4pm.

The building of our new animal shelter has been a journey, whose destination was only possible with the support of our community.
In deep gratitude we would like to invite you to join us for an open house where you will have the opportunity to see the animals’ new digs before they all move in.

Directions: From Route 128 North, take Exit 14 to Route 133 East/ Essex Avenue.
At the stop sign turn right onto Essex Ave. Take the first left at the
Paul Bergmann Memorial Island.
Turn left onto Paws Lane, at Beech Brook Cemetery

RSVP:
Nancy E. Tarbox
Public Relations Coordinator
info@capeannanimalaid.com
508-801-9729
978-283-6055

Pet of the Week-Kai

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Pet of the week Cape Ann Animal Aid

Hello!  My name is Kai, a seven-month-old Retriever/mix.
I have a very special assignment.  I have been asked to extend
a warm invitation to all our friends to an Open House
at our new shelter!  Please join us for a tour of the
Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter on Sunday, May 27
from 12 Noon – 4 p.m. at Four Paws Lane, Gloucester.

Here are the directions in case you need them:

From Route 128 North, take Exit 14 to Route 133 East/Essex Avenue.
At the stop sign, turn right onto Essex Avenue and take the first left at
the Paul Bergmann Memorial Island.  Turn left onto Paws Lane,
at Beech Brook Cemetery.

This is so exciting and we are so pleased and grateful to
our many friends who have made the dream of a new
shelter possible. Remember to tell everyone you heard about
the Open House from Kai!

Check out this Scuba Deal!

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Check out this Deal from Living Social! Undersea Divers of Beverly is offering 1/2 off open water scuba lessons. That’s a great discount and a great way to get people to try scuba diving.  I have to say diving is an amazing experience and you should definitely sign up now, so you can be diving all over Cape Ann this Summer!

undersea divers living social deal

Get the deal here!

I was certified at Stage Fort and did it in 45 degree water. If I can do it, you can too! Scuba is what made me want to move to Cape Ann (and Joey’s blog).
Check out my post from a few years back to see some underwater photos I took Diving

https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2010/01/18/your-own-backyard-3/

There are lots of places on Cape Ann that support diving too– from Boat charters to gear.

~Alicia

Pet of the Week- Shilo

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Shio, Kitten at Cape Ann Animal Aid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My name is Shilo and I am a two-month-old boy
kitten who has a beautiful black coat and blue eyes.

I am playful and curious. I will be a small kitten even
when I am fully grown. If you would like to meet
me, I am at the Cape Ann Animal Aid, presently located
at 260 Main Street in Gloucester.  We are closed on
Wednesdays preparing to move to our new shelter at
Four Paws Lane in Gloucester that will be known as
the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter to open soon!

Remember that on June 2  the Rescue Reunion will take
place a Stage Fort Park from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. rain or shine.
I have to take a nap now – you can’t be this cute and
playful without taking plenty of naps!

Kaleb-Pet of the Week

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Good Day!  My name is Kaleb, I am a three-year-old tiger cat with a handsome black-and-brown short coat.  I love to be patted and brushed.  My special time of day is playing with the many toys that my friends here at the Cape Ann Animal Aid have given me.  You probably have heard that we are preparing to move soon to our new shelter located at Four Paws Lane in Gloucester!  Everyone is talking about how excited they are and grateful to our many friends in the community who have supported this important project.

 The nice volunteer just asked me to step over to the computer and we went to online and visited: CapeAnnAnimalAid.com and I can see photos of the beautiful new Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter!

Wow!!  We will have so much more room over there, I can probably even skate board!

Gold Lobster

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(via FabSugar)

Anna Wintour, of Vogue, represents at the MET Gala with her Gold beaded Prada Lobster Dress.

I think Joey needs to stop by Prada, while in Italy, for a custom lobster dress for the Mrs.– minus the fugly fur.

~Alicia