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“EMERY”- Neutered Male-Shorthaired White with Tiger patches. Approx: 5 years- “I was a stray for awhile. I pretty much spent my days wandering and wondering what would happen to me next. How was my life going to end up? What would happen to me and would anyone ever help me? All these questions and thoughts just kept passing through my mind as, day after day, I was still struggling to go on. My stomach growled non stop, I got a cold from being weak, and, well, let’s just say-I would much rather be waited on than to have to care for myself. I’m not asking for the Taj Mahal-like digs, or servants to be hovering around me non stop. I just want a comfy couch, nice clean water (in a bowl), fresh food with a few choices here and there, and some human company who isn’t demanding for attention. I’m kind of the stand offish type-no hugs, no squishes, just a good head rub here and there will get my toes knitting and kneading. I will sit back and listen to you rant about having a bad day, and if you see a twinkle in my eye, you will know that I’ve been there and done that. So, if you want a feline friend, who is not demanding and expects the same from you, then come on down and meet me. We may be just the match that we have both been waiting for!” NOT THE HUGGY TYPE EMERY-ps I am up to living with a laid back dog if needed
“SARA”-Spayed Female. Shorthaired-All Black. Approx: 3-4 years; “ I was a stray, living along busy Route 1. One day I was hit by a car, and left paralyzed from the shoulders back. I dragged myself to a house for help. The vet thinks that it was days before I was found. I’ve been through a lot ever since, and I have come a long way. I have had the help of so many people along the way. It has taken a couple years for me to finally be up for adoption. I can now run, jump and chase laser pointers. I may look a bit on the odd side, since I walk on the backs of my rear legs, but, that’s ok with me-I can keep up with any of the other cats. I will do almost anything for home cooked chicken (deli chicken is ok too). I get along with most other cats, as long as they are laid back and not pushy for attention. Those young kittens drive me nuts, and I can be a bit feisty with them. I could also tolerate an old laid back dog if I had to. Since I have been through so much, it may take some time to adjust to a new home. I would love to have one room to get used to, then be able to work my way out when I feel up to it. (I don’t think that it will take too long either) So, how about giving me a chance at finally finding a real home with a real family?” NEEDS A CHANCE SARA
“RILEY”-Spayed Female-Shorthaired calico. Approx: 1 year. “Well, I’m the last of my litter. All of my sisters have found their forever homes already. I hope that my family will show up soon to take me home. I’ve got a few requests though-not demands really, just ideas that will make it easier to have a match for all of us. I really (really!) want to be the only cat! I have no interest in sharing my home with 1, 2 or 20 other cats (no matter how laid back and perfect they may be). I want to be the queen bee of the home. I also would prefer a family who really isn’t into the pick-me-up-cuddle-me-thing. I like my space. Don’t get me wrong- I love attention, but my idea of attention is sitting back on the couch near you, not on you. A chin rub here and there is fine by me. Let’s see-entertainment? I like bird watching, cat nip toys, laser pointers and playing in paper bags. Watching the Discovery or Animal Planet channels from my spot on the back of the couch is fun too. The last request to discuss-nap time. Once again, no interest in making a pest of myself. I may curl up near your feet in bed, but that’s good enough for me. I guess that I’m your typical Type A personality Calico cat- I know what I want, and when, and, well, I’m okay with that. (unfortunatly, maybe that’s why I’m still looking for my new home!) Anyway, if you think we could be a match, then come along and visit.” CONTENT TO BE ME RILEY update-“ok, I will give in a bit on one demand- another laid back non pesty cat could be tolerated-but I draw the line at one!”
“SHERLOCK”- Neutered Male-Semi Angora Orange. Approx: 9 months old. “ I came into the shelter, well, let’s just say I was pretty scary looking. Rough around the edges is being nice. I was a solid matt. Covered in fleas and ticks. Some of my fur was hanging off where I had tried to chew the matts loose (they hurt!) My ears were filthy and I was screaming at the top of my lungs for help. I was also panting from the heat and stress. I guess all of the above gives you a big hint why no one wanted to touch me. I understand that now, but, at the time, it was pretty disheartening! It took a couple vet visits to clean me up and get me looking handsome again. I now have what they call a lion cut (to me, I’m thinking more like a poodle cut-I don’t like it!)(the pompom at the end of my tail has to go!) But, I have to look on the bright side of negativity- I feel great, I’m nice and clean, and I get lots of attention. Food is served any time that I ask for more (not quite buffet style, but close). I don’t have to drink from filthy puddles, I actually have a clean water crock ( I like to tip over the lighter bowls-it’s fun to keep the shelter people guessing on how to outsmart me!) My bedding is fresh and clean, and I even have my own rest room. A cat condo with the works. Free room and board thanks to all the nice people who help to support the shelter. The only thing missing now is my furever home (yes, I said fur, because when my fur comes back, it will be beautiful, and I will not need another poodle cut again-ever). So, how about adding some conversation to your home? I can tell stories with the best of them. I’m also a good listener who will hear about your day as I snuggle on your lap. I’m calm, yet full of it, lovable, yet mischievous, great company, but, not boring. I think that I’m the total package kitty cat.” I’M ALL THAT SHERLOCK-in foster home
“COROLLA”- Neutered Male-Shorthaired White & Black Bi-Color. Approx: 5 years. “ I was a stray for quite a long time. (years). I did have a family when I was younger, but, at some point, I went outside and when I came home, my family was gone. That was a long time ago, the specifics are fuzzy now. Over the past few years, I did some traveling, got into some brawls, got myself some battle scars, met a lot of animals and humans (both good and some bad), and eventually, all roads led to the shelter (by way of a humane trap and some great smelling food that I couldn’t resist) I was sort of in limbo at the shelter, I wanted to be friends, but, I wasn’t quite trusting enough. So, I was given some time, and finally decided to give humans a chance again. I got ‘the works’ at the local vets and I should be ready to go in a few weeks. I’m hoping that people will look at me as a big handsome guy who just needs a chance. I have markings sort of like a dairy cow. I think that I could be ok living with an old laid back dog too. I may need to adjust to one room first, then venture out when I get the courage up. I love head and chin rubs, and as I adjust here, I will let people know about some of my other favorite things in life. It’s a learning curve, this indoor cat thing, but, I’m determined to make it work. Due to my previous life and getting into trouble, it turns out that I am fiv positive. It’s not a bad thing, I could live a long, happy and healthy life, just like any other cat. It’s just one more thing that makes it harder for me to find that special home. So, if there is a special person out there who is willing to take in an older, rough around the edges guy, and give him the chance of his lifetime, then come on down and visit.” HAS HAD A HARD LIFE COROLLA
“SASSY”- Female-Shorthaired Tortie Tuxedo. Approx: 7months- “Well, I have found myself in a bit of a pickle. Really, it’s not even my fault, but, I end up paying for it in the end. I was outside, without having any shots, and when I came home, they discovered that I had been in a fight with something. What does this mean? I had two choices-either it’s the really really bad-end of my life choice, or, I sit back and chill out for 6 months, hope that all goes well, and have a chance for a family at the end of my 6 months. I thought it over, and I really want a chance! It will be tough. It will seem like forever. I will never give up. I will never be depressed. I will play with my toys and throw them at the workers when they are not looking. I will splash in my water bowl and dribble a little on the workers when they are cleaning below me. Of course, I will look totally innocent when they look at me. Who’s fooling who though? I’m your typical calico type cat with lots of personality and love of all things trouble. They should have known what they were in for. I am counting down the days of being able to run wild throughout my new home. Add some excitement to the place! Keep checking on me, and wish me well!” 2 MONTHS AND COUNTING NOW…….
“HONEY”- Spayed Female Shorthaired Bi-Color White with Beige Spots. Approx: 4 years-“Well, I’m a bit of a drama queen, and I think that my touch of an attitude may have had something to do with my being back at the shelter. Let’s just say that I’m a bit feisty at times. Not a whole lot, just once in awhile. Mainly if I don’t want to do something that my family may want me to do( moving out of their spot on the couch) (how come it’s their spot anyhow?) The secret is to just (gently) push me off. Don’t give it any thought, don’t try to pick me up to move me (believe me- I know what you are trying to do!), just a bit of a nudge to my back side, and I’m on my way to some other place where I won’t be pestered. Don’t worry-no hard feelings-I will be back. I’m also really loving my scratching post/ climbing tower-it’s really a must for my new home. I can even climb upside down, while scratching.(now, that’s talent!) (Don’t worry-the crazed look in my eyes is just for the shear joy of being able to go crazy once in awhile) I really am a neat cat. I have nice color and markings, a big round face, solid (husky) and a love of life. I get along fairly well with other cats too. I wouldn’t want to live with a pesty cat though. One more thing, I would prefer no young kids either. They are too demanding for my taste.I I’ve really settled in quite nicely at the shelter, but, I’m ok with getting out of this place and heading to a real home ( anything bigger than one room is a mansion!) Add some spice to your life, and some unconditional love (mostly unconditional-remember the do-not-pick-me-up-deal). I’m a character and I’m great company.” SPICY HOMEY
“AMY”-Spayed Female Shorthaired White with Grey Bi-Color. Approx: 5 years “I’m a beautiful girl who is just a bit overwhelmed with all the changes in my life recently. At first I had no interest in seeing anyone. But, I was given my space and some time, and now I’m actually waiting for a head and chin rub here and there. I hope to gather up some extra courage and come up to the front of the cage soon (small steps). I’m just used to peace and quiet, no commotion, and definitely, not a bunch of other animals everywhere. I liked my quiet home with my older best friend. Life changes things on you sometimes, and things change suddenly. I’m still trying to adjust to the recent changes in my life. A new family will be a whole new set of changes, but, it will be worth the extra effort to settle in to a real home, instead of the cage that I have for now. It would be great if there was another cat loving out going cat in my new home. (someone that I can chum around with during the night as I explore new places while the family sleeps). It might even help if I could start off in a spare bedroom for awhile. I may be a work in progress, but, I’m worth the extra effort and patience.” SCARED OF THE WORLD AMY
“MIKAELA”-Spayed Female Shorthaired Grey Tiger. Approx: 1-2 Years “ I showed up as a stray one early morning, towing my single kitten along with me to scrounge for food. We had spent some time traveling, and finally we landed on the doorstep of someone who likes cats. We were there for a few days, until my kitten disappeared. I never saw him again and I’m sure the local wildlife was to blame. I was a bit depressed for awhile, but I still had to live through my homelessness, so I continued on to another house. Eventually, I found my way into some strange box like thing that had fresh food in it. I went in, took a taste and the door shut. Next thing I knew, a sheet is put over me, I go for a ride, I get stuff squirted on me, get put in a cage, and the next day, it’s starts all over again, except this time, I fell asleep during my cage time. I woke up at the shelter the next day.Since then, I have slowly come around to trusting humans again. I just need some extra time and attention. I like being able to have a safe place to go when I get nervous. But, I have come around a lot- I really love attention, as long as I’m not in crazy surroundings. I think a home without kids would be grea, since I’m just a shy type anyway.” LOOKING FOR A QUIET HOME MIKAELA
“CLIFF”-Neutered Male-Angora, Brown & Black Maine Coon Mix. Approx: 10+ years “ I was a stray, roaming the streets on my own for awhile. I seem to have lost a bit of weight, and maybe even one of my nine lives in the process. Being homeless and living on the streets scrounging for food is a tough life, add this awful heat wave and it’s a killer. It’s hard to find a puddle to drink out of. Luckily, someone saw me and brought me to the shelter. Now, no more puddle drinking, dumpster diving, trash picking or begging for this guy. I am going to get myself all cleaned up, maybe even get a nice grooming appointment, put some weight on and sit back and wait for that special person to fall for me.I just have to figure out a way to make people ignore those crazy kittens, and look more towards the mature, life experienced, laid back middle aged type. I’ve pretty much traveled the world already (at least in the North Attleboro area of the world), and I’m ready to settle down, and sit back and enjoy the comfort and security of a new home. I’m okay with sharing also- I can find my spot on the couch next to any human, feline or canine friend. I’m not quite sure about sharing my house with a bird though (brings back too many memories of a missed meal) (so – I wasn’t always that great of a hunter in my more recent years). Anyway, how about adding some fluff to your life? Bring home a friend who can listen to all your gripes about work and who will never repeat a word to anyone (even if I did, I doubt anyone would understand me anyway-people always think when cats meow it means they’re hungry!) If you have an extra spot on the couch, come along and visit me, I would be a great buddy to fill in the empty spot.” NO MORE OF THE HARD LIFE CLIFF
“GARRISON” Neutered Male-Shorthaired Orange Tiger. Approx: 1 year.
“ADRIAN”-neutered Male-Shorthaired Black with White Tuxedo. Approx: 4 months-I “ I was a strays kitten. My Mom and I had been wandering the streets ever since I was little. Then, one day we became separated, and I have never seen my Mom since then. I was on my own and scared to death. I went to all of our usual spots, but no luck. It’s not easy being a kitten on the streets where most of the other animals want to chase you away (or worse) Eventually, I ended up being caught in a cat trap (the lady cheated, she put smelly tuna fish that I couldn’t resist) Off to the shelter I went. Next trip-the vets, where I took a nap and woke up feeling just a bit different. I also had a new notch in my ear (they thought I was feral, but, I decided in all of my kitten wisdom, that I liked the easy life of being indoors and having no worries or stress) Now that I’m in my foster home, I have come out of my shell. I love other cats and will follow my new buddies around everywhere they go (even if they try and hide on me and lose me in the house) At night I snuggle up with them. I’m a bit nervous at first of people, but, once I get picked up, I can’t help myself and my purr motor starts right up. I even enjoy snuggling with humans now. Who knew that my life could change so much in such a short time? Next stop- a family who will always love and spoil me. Call the shelter to set up a visit. I’m waiting.” TOTALLY SWEET ADRIAN In foster home
“WESTFIELD”-Neutered Male-Semi Angora Grey. Approx: 1 year