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This campaign is a low fee ($40) 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.
To adopt these beautiful cats you must have a reliable and consistent vet reference.
Baby is 10 years young. Very sweet and outgoing. His owner went into a nursing home and Baby is looking for another purrson to love. He likes to sleep with his purrson, he's talkative and he would make a wonderful companion for someone. He has always lived a quiet home without other pets or children. We would want to continue that for Baby.
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Batman is a very sweet 12 year old boy. Sadly, his owner passed away and he needs another purrson to love again. He is used to a quiet home and likes to sleep with his purrson too. Batman would make a wonderful companion for someone. He seems to be fine with other laid back cats too.
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Bobbi is a very sweet young lady. She’s about 2 years old. Bobbi loves to play with her toys and loves to be petted and is very friendly. She has experienced seizures and is on medication to treat this condition. At this time, it is not clear if the medication is life long or temporary but she needs to remain on the medication until further notice.
Bobbi is ok with most cats but is a little shy with them. A nice quiet home without dogs or small children please.
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Cash is about 1 year old. He was found outside. He needs some socialization as he is a bit wary of humans. He is fine with other cats. It's probably best to have him in a home without too much chaos since he needs to adjust to home life and trust people.
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Bobbi (female), Copper and Chester (both males) are 6 and 9 months old siblings and are very bonded and they want to stay together forever! They are shy at first but welcome pets. A quieter home might be better for them. Other cats would be fine, they would probably enjoy having another sibling to chum around with.
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Garfield is about 10 years old and was found abandoned in a home with some health issues which have been taken care of by the shelter.
Garfield is a lap cat and loves to sleep with his people and can be very affectionate. He does have his moments of grumpiness and should be in a quiet home with cat saavy people and no small children. Some cats are ok but we are not sure about dogs.
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George is very friendly and outgoing 1.5 year old boy with a dash of sass. His favorite things to do is drink out of the faucet, loves catnip and likes to play, especially with wand toys. George can be a little fresh if he gets overly stimulated. The showing of the tummy trick is always a trap, don’t fall for it!
No other pets or children in the home as well.
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Pippy is a 9.5 year old friendly boy. He is playful and loves noisy toys! He also loves to bird watch and is a great lap cat. He needs a quiet home. He is not a fan of other animals at all. In fact he doesn’t even like the smell of other animals on someone. He would make a terrific companion for someone.
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Pretty Girl is 3.5 years old and a shy girl. She is not hissy or aggressive but needs socializing. She needs a loving home with a patient owner. She does well with other cats, and would be a plus if you have another one in the home looking for a friend. Ideally she should go to a quiet home without dogs or children. Her foster Mom was able to pet her on the cheeks.
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Sadie's owner sadly has passed away. She is a friendly 8 years old girl. She would make a great companion kitty for someone, She is particularly fond of men. She is not exactly a lap cat but she will sit next to you, looking for love and attention on her own terms. She is a wonderful girl!
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Storm and Pearl are bonded kitten siblings that need to be adopted together. Storm is a bit more outgoing than Pearl. They need love and a bit more socializing.
They would be best in a quieter home without dogs or small children. They do well with other cats.
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Ara and Tootsie are 1.5 years old. Ara, the tabby, is social, likes attention and being brushed. Her sister Tootsie is shy and needs love on her own terms. Not aggressive at all but very shy. Both love to play especially with laser toys. They would be fine in a home with other cats, no dogs or children please. They need someone who will love them forever.
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Walter has had a rough life on the streets but he is a great boy. He is about 4 years old and FIV+. He can live a long healthy life as an indoor kitty without the need of medication. All he required is love.
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Woody has been through a lot. Found outside as a very scared stray back in January. He is slowly starting to trust us and likes gentle pets. He needs someone special in his life. A nice quiet home would be ideal for Woody. No dogs or small children.
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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.
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The "ferocious" Olive at home, surfing the internet!
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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 |