Take A Chance On Me

take a chance on Me

This campaign is a no-fee, foster-to-adopt program designed to help the shelter "wallflowers". We know they'll shine once at home! These kitties have been overlooked because they're a little older, shy, intimidated, overwhelmed, or just need medical care. We are certain that each has their own way of winning your heart!

To adopt these beautiful cats you must have a reliable and consistent vet reference.

Charlotte is an incredibly sweet 4 year old girl who is outgoing and loves attention. Poor girl was abandoned by her previous owner and deserves a loving human to love her forever. Charlotte has epilepsy and is on daily medication to help with her seizures. She needs a nice quiet home without other animals or children.

Rudy and Roxie have been with us for quite sometime. They are 2 year old bonded siblings. They are very shy, but friendly. They seek out attention but still require a little patience until they get to know you. They love playing and snuggling together. They love other cats, and it would be terrific if they had another friend to play with. However no dogs or small children please.

Van Gogh is a very shy 8 year old boy who was saved off the streets. He is very wary of human interaction and needs a lot of socializing. He welcomes gentle pats on his cheeks. This precious boy has a lot of potential with a patient owner in a loving and quiet home.

Bunny is a very sweet and loving 10 year old girl. She was surrendered because young children stressed her out and she needs nice quiet home without any children and other animals. She’s a great girl with a lot of love to give.

Hi I’m Betty. My owner passed away in February and I have been at the shelter ever since. I’ve watched many of the other cats come and go but I’m still here. I am 9 years old and I would love to spend the rest of my life with another human companion. I don’t like other cats! So please rescue me soon so I can relax in a nice quiet home. And yes that includes no dogs or small children. I just want to be spoiled.

Fergi is a sweet but sassy diabetic senior lady around 12 to 13 years old. She enjoys watching over everyone from on a shelf or above the stairs. Despite her age, Fergi enjoys playing with string toys and her favorite bumble bee. She is a very independent woman who enjoys relaxing on her own but will come to you for attention if wanted. Her favorite time of the day is when she gets to go to bed and sleep next to her person. Fergi has been doing great on her prescription diet along with an injection of insulin 2 times a day. She would need to be in a home with no dogs, cats, or young children.

Tabitha is a 12 year old snuggler who loves to sleep with her people! She’s a bit shy and doesn’t like to be out in the open in a busy house but makes up for by snuggling in bed. She also likes belly rubs!! Tabitha is OK in a house with other cats and possibly with a calm quiet dog. Tabitha is Hyperthyroid and takes pills twice a day and is very easy to give pills to. The pills are very inexpensive and cats can live several years with this condition.

DJ is a handsome and loving 13 year old boy! He is very affectionate, talkative and loves to sleep with his purrson. DJ has hyperthyroidism and takes a daily pill which is very inexpensive. He would be best in a quiet home without children and other pets.

Please check out the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine site for more FIV information:

http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/Health_Information/brochure_felv.cfm

A Story About Olive.

The "ferocious" Olive at home, surfing the internet!

December 2017

It all began with me looking for the next kitty for our family. My last cat of 15 yrs passed away over the summer and I thought adopting a kitten for my boys would be a fun experience, but I wasn’t having any luck finding "The One!" So I was open to the possibility of rescuing an adult cat. I went on Petfinder.com, searched the site, and glanced at photos of available cats for Adoption. I scrolled through the pictures, and there she was, "The One!" I fell in love with Olive's unique colors and features. She looked to me like a cute friendly cat. I knew I just had to meet her. I made the call to the shelter and spoke to the director. They gave me a little history on the cat. They mentioned how Olive did not like being in the cage, showed aggression, and would hiss and swipe toward some of the volunteers. The director told me she had a good feeling that Olive would do great in a home setting. Olive was part of the "Take A Chance" program. No adoption Fees! If she didn't work out, the shelter would take her back. After driving a hour to meet Olive, I knew she was worth a chance and had good vibes she would be a perfect fit for our home. The volunteers had warned me that she may go into hiding at the house and might hiss at us. Give her a few weeks to get settled. Just be Patient! Once she's comfortable, she will come to you.

Once I arrived home with Olive, I gave her about 20mins to look around from the carrier, to see that she's no longer in a shelter. I finally opened up the crate and Olive walked around the room for about 5-10mins. It was no sooner that she came right up to me, started rubbing her head up against me, tail wagging and rolling on the floor. She enjoyed the attention we were giving her. It's like Olive knew she was rescued. Olive is a sweet kitty. She's become a lap cat and loves to cuddle on the couch on these cold winter nights. Follows Mommy all around the house from room to room. Loves to play with the family!

I'm so glad I took a chance on Miss Olive. It breaks my heart to know that she was in the shelter for 4 months. Maybe she just was waiting for me! I do believe everything happens for a reason. There is a cat out there for everyone! I encourage anyone thinking of fostering or adoption; please don't overlook the cats that might be shy, intimidated, and or overwhelmed. It just might be the best decision you make! You won't know until you try! All the Cats in the “Take a chance” program deserve a second chance!

Sincerely, Lucille

Charlton, MA