Meet CAL & ARON TRASH!

Rescued from the euthanasia list at Devore Shelter, these handsome orange brothers were discovered by animal control officers in the unforgiving streets, where their early experiences apparently included scavenging for food and developing an intimate familiarity with the local garbage. Having survived a childhood characterized by poverty, parental abandonment, and the sort of institutional dysfunction that makes East of Eden look like a family sitcom, Cal and Aron are now seeking a considerably more prosperous chapter in their American story.

CAL TRASH: Like his literary namesake, Cal is the more outgoing and adventurous of the two brothers, possessing a rebellious streak and a healthy disregard for established authority. Exceptionally friendly, playful, and constitutionally incapable of minding his own business, he has apparently decided that surviving a death sentence entitles him to a lifetime of preferential treatment. While Steinbeck’s Cal spends much of his existence desperately seeking paternal approval, our Cal has dispensed with the emotional complexity and simply assumes that everyone he encounters is already hopelessly in love with him. So far, the evidence supports his conclusion.

ARON TRASH: Sweet, gentle, and initially more reserved than his brother, Aron bears a striking resemblance to Steinbeck’s idealistic golden child, although his innocence is considerably less philosophical and substantially more orange. Whereas Cal charges headfirst into new experiences with the confidence of a man who has never suffered the consequences of his decisions, Aron prefers to assess the situation before joining the festivities. Once comfortable, however, this affectionate little gentleman reveals a playful personality and an equally enthusiastic appreciation for human attention. And unlike his fictional counterpart, Aron has no intention of allowing his brother’s questionable judgment to precipitate a family tragedy, although he may occasionally participate in it.

Together, these two brothers have already endured enough hardship to inspire a sprawling American literary masterpiece, although their collective intellectual achievements are unlikely to warrant a sequel. Fortunately, their ambitions are considerably more modest than those of the Trask family: regular meals, comfortable accommodations, an unreasonable amount of affection, and permanent retirement from the municipal waste management industry.

The Trash brothers will be delivered vaccinated, microchipped, flea treated, dewormed, FIV/FeLV tested, and neutered.