Jack
Jack was introduced to our family in basket full of kittens that had been abandoned in a field in 2007. A friend of ours rescued the litter and brought them to our school fall festival to find homes for them. We brought him home to our family. With fall leaves on the ground and pumpkins throughout our neighborhood, we named of Jack.
Cooper & Sheldon
Meet Cooper (top right). He is about 10 weeks old. He was found as a stray and taken to the Hollister animal shelter. The girl who found him adopted him, but her father wouldn't let her keep him. She asked friends and coworkers if they knew of anyone who might take him.
Cheeto
Before Cheeto became my cat, he was a cute orange and white stray kitten. He was found in a school for special needs children. One of the children who found him took him to his teacher (my brother-in-law’s sister). She decided to keep him as a class pet. The kids fed and cared for him. But like we all know, school years come to an end.
Police blotter: Woman, 40, arrested on suspicion of burglary
MHPD arrestsResisting or obstructing an officerKevin R. Franco, 21, 3:26 p.m. Nov. 10, on the 100 block of Cosmo Avenue.WarrantKenneth E. Baird, 48, 10:47 p.m. Nov. 10, at Monterey Road and Barrett Avenue. Juan X. Siney, 53, 5:39 p.m. Nov. 12, at Hale and Main avenues.Eric B. Sosas, 19, 11:27 a.m. Nov. 13, on Vineyard Boulevard. Pablo Cabrera, 21, 9:17 a.m. Nov. 19, at Spring Avenue and Monterey Road. Donald A. Thompson, 26, 3:05 a.m. Nov. 21, at Dunne Avenue and U.S. 101. Nicolas S. Cooper, 41, 10:37 p.m. Nov. 21, on the 18600 block of Monterey Road. Controlled substanceErnesto C. Garza, 36, 7:36 a.m. Nov. 11, at Church Street and Myrtle Avenue, for possession of paraphernalia, being under the influence and possession of marijuana.Jacob C. Ciprian, 34, 1:51 p.m. Nov. 12, on La Alameda Drive, for being under the influence. Colin L. Brunton, 44, 2:39 a.m. Nov. 13, at Hale Avenue and Llagas Road, for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, importing a controlled substance into the state and possession of a controlled substance for sale. Jessie Olgin, 40, 1:52 p.m. Nov. 16, at East Edmundson Avenue and Monterey Road, for possession of paraphernalia. Sandra E. Pena, 52, 2:52 a.m. Nov. 17, at Monterey and Cochrane roads, for possession of narcotics and being under the influence. Diamond A. Loudermilk, 18, 3:24 p.m. Nov. 18, on the 16500 block of Monterey Road, for possession of narcotics and being under the influence. Julius K. Gatihi, 28, 3:24 p.m. Nov. 18, on the 16500 block of Condit Road, for possession of marijuana for sale. Baxter L. Lipscomb, 25, 3:24 p.m. Nov. 18, on the 16500 block of Condit Road, for possession of marijuana for sale. Raquel F. Miranda, 25, 11:48 a.m. Nov. 20, on the 16200 block of Condit Road, for being under the influence, possession of paraphernalia, possession of narcotics and possession for sale. Angelin N. Fernandez, 30, 11:28 p.m. Nov. 20, at East Dunne Avenue and Depot Street, for being under the influence. BurglaryRoxann M. Franco, 40, 7:36 a.m. Nov. 11, at Church Street and Myrtle Avenue, also for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Driving without a valid licenseMiguel A. Retana, 33, 9:47 p.m. Nov. 11, at East Dunne Avenue and Condit Road. Jessica V. Catano, 57, 8:10 a.m. Nov. 18, at East Dunne Avenue and Walnut Grove Drive. Antonio Arredondo, 26, 2:42 p.m. Nov. 19, at Monterey Road and Central Avenue. DUIChristopher P. Foster, 46, 10:59 p.m. Nov. 11, at Llagas Road and Murphy Springs Drive. Michael D. Ferrigno, 29, 1:02 a.m. Nov. 12, on Condit Road. BatteryAlejandrino B. Perez, 35, 3:07 p.m. Nov. 12, on the 1500 block of Jasmine Way. Sarah M. Shipp, 25, 11:52 p.m. Nov. 12, at Monterey Road and Madrone Parkway. Fortino A. Godinez, 20, 2:57 p.m. Nov. 13, on Monterey Road. Violation of a restraining orderMichael R. Gatch, 33, 6:18 p.m. Nov. 13, on the 17900 block of Monterey Road, also for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Possession of stolen propertyJames L. Nickell, 41, 5:34 p.m. Nov. 14, on Glen Ayre Drive, also for possession of narcotics.Drunk in publicFabian P. Hunkin, 35, 2:37 a.m. Nov. 17, on Monterey Road. Anthony J. Maher, 25, 11:40 p.m. Nov. 20, on the 100 block of Del Monte Avenue. Spousal abuseEliezer E. Torrez, 29, 2:31 p.m. Nov. 21, at Bel Air Drive and Gran Prix Way. TrespassingAbraham A. Arrellano, 19, 2:07 a.m. Nov. 22, o the 18600 block of Arguello Drive.
Figaro
We got Figaro along with his brother 16 years ago. They were each about 6 ounces, furry, helpless creatures with closed eyes and unable to eat or crawl. A veterinarian’s office knew that I took in helpless kitties, bottle fed them, cared for them and let them develop until ready to adopt out and contacted me. Figaro and his brother thrived and were bonded to each other. We weren’t intending to keep them, but didn’t want to break up the pair. When Figaro was 4, his brother died and we kept him. He needed our comfort and his other cat friends. As he has aged, he has been content and mellow. Amazingly, he has pulled through two difficult health issues in the past two and a half years. He initiates play, likes catnip, cuddling and curling up in any box or basket. He has brought me extended comfort as I grieve the recent loss of my two dogs.
Sassy
I have a cat that loves to go for walks. Her name is Sassy. I found Sassy on Thanksgiving day , two years ago. As I walked my dogs on the levee that day, Sassy came out of a drainage ditch limping on a hurt leg. She ran up to me desperate for some attention. I picked her up and took her home. I never intended to keep her since I already had three dogs, a cat and two hamsters but she quickly became part of the family. She is such a sweet cat and has never been scared of our dogs. I take the dogs for a walk everyday and Sassy would always sit in the driveway and watch us leave. One day she decided to follow us and to my surprise she followed us all the way around the block. Well she's been following us ever since. It's been about nine months now and she goes everyday. If she gets left behind she is quite upset when we get back. My neighbors laugh when we walk by and I get stopped everyday by walkers and joggers that are amused by the sight of a cat walking with two dogs. She makes me laugh everyday, so this Thanksgiving I give thanks for my silly cat named Sassy.
Peaches & Samson
When our daughter entered second grade, we wanted to adopt a pet that could tolerate the affection every 7-year-old wants to lavish on the family doll - er, I mean cat.
The (cool) Cat’s Meow
As much as the South Valley loves its dogs, as was illustrated by our “It’s a (wonderful) Dog’s Life” tribute to Man’s Best Friend Sept. 27, it’s time the cats were counted.
Collin needs a loving home
Collin is an 8-year-old Siamese lynx point cat who is very quiet, sweet and relaxed. He would make a great lap cat and loves to be pet. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since October and would love to find a forever home. Interested? Call (408) 686-3900.
Jealous girlfriend must watch her step on the dance floor
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating my boyfriend, "Jose," for a year. Before that, we were friends for five years. Ever since I've known him, he and his half-sister, "Blanca," have danced together at parties. We're all in our mid-20s.








