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.
Bobbi is a very sweet young lady - she’s about 2 years old. She loves to play with her toys and loves to be petted and is very friendly. Bobbi 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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Hello I am Brianna. My owner recently passed away and now I need to find another purrson to love me. I’m friendly, playful and like to be with my purrson.
I am 14 years old and would love A nice quiet home without children, or other animals.
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Fergie 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.
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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.
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Chloe is 9 years old, very sweet & loving. She loves her purrson, and wants to be with them. She had seizures a couple of times a year bit she is not on any medication at this time. She would do best in a home without any other pets, especially cats - she is definitely not a fan of them. And no small children please.
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Kylie & Katie are 2 year old bonded siblings who need a home together. They are very shy and need socialization. Their purrfect owner would need to give them time, patience and love. A quiet home with another cat is fine but no dogs or 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 |