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.
Artie is such a handsome boy!! He’s 5 years old, rescued from life on the streets and now ready for his forever home.
Artie is heart-worm positive and has stomatitis. Hopefully, he can find the purrfect person who will love him forever regardless of him being special needs.
It took him a bit to trust us, but now he’s feeling loved and welcomes many pets. He deserves so much love.
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Blackberry is a very friendly and playful 4 year old girl with a heart murmur. That doesn’t stop her from being a great girl who loves attention and deserving a loving home. She would do well in a home with another cat, a cat-friendly dog and older children. Blackberry would make a wonderful addition to any family.
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Candy Corn came to us in October as a very scared stray. She’s come a long way from when she first arrived. It took some time but she now comes out for attention but is still a bit cautious of humans.
We think with the right, patient owner, she will blossom in her home and be the cat she is meant to be. Who knows what she went through living life outside?
She is about 3 years old and she likes other cats. No children or dogs please.
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Pea is a 3 year old whose owner passed away. She has been with us since January, slowly coming out of her shell and learning to trust us a little. I’m sure being without her owner is traumatizing for poor Pea and we can only imagine missing her purrson. She will need a quiet home, a laid back cat should be fine with no dogs or children. A nice quiet home with a patient owner who is willing to give her lots of time, patience and love.
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Queenie is named very appropriately because she loves being the queen of the castle and loves to be with her people. This 9 year old girl is independent, playful and a tad bit sassy. She would be best in a home without dogs/cats or small children.
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If you are looking for a lap cat snuggle buddy, look no further! Stripes loves to be with his people and on them; he will sit with you and sleep with you and in between he loves to play so his new home needs to have lots of toys. He does play a bit rough so we don't recommend he be with small children and he is not a fan of other cats or dogs so needs to be the one and only but with his big personality he will be all the cat you will need.
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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 |