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HOPPER
is a sweet and social 3-year-old domestic shorthair with a big appetite and an even bigger heart. He's a friendly cat who loves to be pet and is very treat-motivated! Hopper is positive for FIV, however he is asymptomatic and in otherwise great health! He's up to date on all his vaccines and has been neutered.
Hopper is a wonderful and loving cat who would make an excellent addition to any home.
SPONSORED BY
- Rebecca Richer
- Elizabeth Ferris
- Susan Cozza
LADY MAY
is a sweet 3 year old domestic shorthair who came to us with her five babies who have since all found homes. Now she's looking for a forever home of her own! Lady May is a quiet cat who isn't the craziest about big changes and chaos, as she'd much prefer to spend her time snoozing in her bed.
Though it may take her a few minutes to build up the nerve, she enjoys being pet, especially around her head, and tends to drool when she's content.
Lady May would make an excellent addition to a quiet home that wants a beautiful and loving companion.
SPONSORED BY
- Carla Saltalamaccia
- Janine Smuda
- Nora Hulton
LORENZO
has an independent spirit - some would say he's shy - but he likes to be part of the action, and if you earn his trust he'll let you give him five minutes of affection, once a month! Lorenzo loves the company of other cats AND if you adopt one of our other cats, we can throw in Lorenzo for free! (His adoption fee is waved if he goes with a friend). So, do you like to be observed from a distance? Is the top of your cabinets in want of a lurking presence? Do you feel that earning the trust of an uncertain cat is the best possible reward? Please come visit handsome Lorenzo and maybe he'll become the lurking-presence of your heart!
Lorenzo is a one year old, neutered male, up to date on his shots and ready to be adopted.
SPONSORED BY
- Tom Saluzzo
- Anonymous
- Tovah Martin
- Anonymous
- Theresa and Matt Baker
- Kevin Millington
MARY WILSON
is a quiet, gentle 2-year-old spayed female who was surrendered due to her owner having too many animals in the house. The adjustment to the shelter has been scary for Miss Mary, but she's been growing more and more comfortable the more time she's spent with us. She tolerates petting and doesn't hiss or swat, but she's not quite ready to seek attention on her own. However, we think with time and patience, Mary will settle into being a sweet and social cat like her brother Marvin.
Mary would make an excellent addition to a home with a bit of patience who would like a gentle and beautiful addition to the house.
SPONSORED BY
- In Honor of Smudge
- Valeriano Mensurati
- Anonymous
SHANA
is sweet, but shy girl who loves to play with her best buddy Alexa. As a stray, she has not had much socialization however she is becoming more interested in human interaction and will accept pets with a wand as well as hand pets on her back. She would do best in a home with another cat who can show her the way. With patience she could blossom.
SPONSORED BY
- Anonymous
- David Leite
- Susan Cozza
BOSCO
is an active and outgoing 2 year old cat who was returned to the shelter recently after having been adopted as a kitten. He is a confident boy who walks around the shelter like he own's the place when he manages to slip out of his cage and he's very affectionate with people so long as he doesn't get overstimulated.
Bosco can be selective about which cats he likes and will pick on those he doesn't. Because of that as well as a bit of territorial behavior we have noticed during his time at the shelter, we think Bosco would do best as the sole cat in the house. He's a playful boy who absolutely adores toys and loves to have his nose right in the middle of whatever his people are trying to do!
Bosco would make an excellent addition to a home with no other cats who want an active playmate and confident. friendly companion.
SPONSORED BY
- In Honor of Smudge
- Nora Hulton
- Anonymous
OSLO
is a 2 year old short haired neutered male.
If Oslo got to pick a super power, he would absolutely choose invisibility. While he waits for that wish to come true, he settles for hiding among his cat friends in our community pen, hoping no one notices he's there.
His ideal adopter would probably be a cat lover who is fascinated by stories of Bigfoot and Nessie - you know, someone who can still love and admire a creature that's rarely (if ever) seen.
SPONSORED BY
- Carolyn Gelineau
- In Memory of Clay
- In Memory of Hermann and Samantha
BODHI
is a reserved cat right now but is coming out of her shell with love and patience. She would make a lovely addition to your home. She is very curious of her surroundings and loves to play. When given time and patience her true personality will come out and she will shine.
SPONSORED BY
- In Honor of Jeanne Hulton
- Susan Cole
KAZ
is a loving and talkative 4.5-year-old neutered male who was returned to the shelter when his elderly owner could no longer care for him. While he can get a little nervous about big changes and adjustments, once he's settled he shows himself to be a friendly and sweet cat who wants nothing more than attention and chin scratches.
He has a tendency to meow at the people who pass by him in the hallway and he's gentle about being picked up when his exploring takes him a little farther than he's meant to go.
Kaz is an all-around good boy for anyone that wants a nice cat that loves to be around his people.
PITCH
is a two year old neutered male domestic short hair. He was found as a stray and is nervous of people. As he gets to know the staff members here, he is getting a little more curious about making friends, and we do expect he will come around with some patience. In the meantime he does seem to get along well with our other cats, so going to a home with an outgoing cat may help him feel more comfortable around his new family.
SPONSORED BY
- Nora Hulton
- Anonymous
- Jennifer Moros
BOOTS
Boots is a sweet 8 year old neutered male who was adopted from the shelter as a kitten then returned 8 years later when his elderly owner could no longer care for him.
He's a gentle and loving boy who adores being brushed and loves to prop himself up against cabinets to get a look at whatever his people are doing. He can be a little shy at first and likes to hide when he's in a new environment, but it doesn't take much to earn his trust and once you do he'll come trotting out to greet you as soon as you walk in the room.
Boots is very overweight at 26 lbs and is on a special overweight management diet, so he'll need an adopter who is willing to work with a vet to manage his obesity so it doesn't end up causing him problems as he gets older.
CURIOUS KENJI
likes to sit and watch the day go by. He accepts being pet, but he's not quite sure how to feel about affection overall. Kenji is four years old and enjoys the company of other cats. Kenji would love a peaceful home to allow him to adjust to being around people.
Kenji is a 4 year old neutered male.
SPONSORED BY
- Wanda M.
- Carrie DeGarmo
- Wende M.