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.
To adopt these beautiful cats you must have a reliable and consistent vet reference.
Topaz is 2 years old. She is currently in foster care and would do great in a quiet home. She is on a special urinary diet and medicine for anxiety (which is working!). She likes to play and be with her person.
|
Jumper is 4 years old. Very playful and loves to cuddle. He is allergic to fleas (who isn't?) and scented cat litter. He really needs a good home without cats, dogs, or kids.
|
Bella and Nayla are a mother-daughter pair who need to be adopted together. Bella is 9 and Nayla is 5. They were left behind due to a move and a neighbor brought them to us. They are both super sweet and cuddly.
|
Lola is 6 years old very friendly girl with a dash of sass. Sadly she's been waiting a long time for her forever home. She needs a special purrson in her life that understands her sass at times. On her own terms she will give you a lot of love and attention. She cannot be in a home with other pets or small children.
|
Prince has been juggled around but needs a steady place to call home. He is 15 years old and very friendly.
|
Solomon is 12 years old. He is hyperthyroid and takes medicine twice a day. He is a lap cat who likes to be with his person - he needs some good loving.
|
KITTY is a beautiful, 6-year-old female who has been waiting for her forever home for over a year now. She is a friendly girl who came to us with a lot of trust issues. She has been doing extremely well in her current Foster home. She would need a patient and understanding owner to help continue to blossom in her new home. Because of this, Kitty would do best in a quiet home without other pets or children.
|
Honey is a 1 1/2 year old stray from Athol.
|
Sophie a 14 year old girl whose prior two adopters both went into assisted living. She would need to be in a quiet home without any other pets, or children. She is very sweet and friendly, sleeps and snuggles with her purrson.
|
Sophie is a sweet 14 year old girl. She likes to lay on her back with paws crossed under chin. She gets extremely stressed around other cats, has no experience with dogs, and would do fine with gentle children. Very sweet and loving.
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 |