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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 and I do dishes (or at least I watch and make sure that you do the dishes)In Foster home note-how come no one wants me? I’m not a fuss budget all the time! I really have a quirky kind of personality, and I know there is a family out there somewhere who will want me! I HAVE A HOME!! I’m going soon-my family is buying lots of stuff for me! I can’t wait!
“LONDON”-Neutered Male-Shorthaired-All Black-Approx: 3 years- “ I was originally a stray for months and months. Then, somehow, I ended up at the shelter (ask a shelter person about my previous story-let’s just say I gave them a run for their money at the first vet visit!). I then found a great new home. Well, it was great for awhile. I was ‘almost’ perfect. I even became best friends with the house bunny (no one at the shelter believed this until they saw the pictures!) The two of us were a tag team-on any feet that went by as we hid in wait under the coffee tables and other available stake-out spots. We called it enrichment and fun (the humans didn’t appreciate our humor). The two of us could be a bit fresh at times too, and neither one of us really likes kids all that much-we tend to be a bit rough with them. We liked just having older people over to visit. None of this stalking, fresh stuff got me into much trouble. The end of my journey at this home was due to me meowing too loudly and bothering the lady next door (through the walls!) I was just making it known how happy I was that this dreaded and never ending winter was on it’s way out, and that, soon, windows would be open and I could feel and smell the fresh air coming in. I couldn’t wait to hear the birds signing again. But, my happiness got me into trouble and before I knew it, I was back at the shelter again. I am in the market for my new ‘forever family’ (please make it forever!) again. The best match would be-no kids, adult home, a house bunny who will stand up to me and maybe become friends eventually, no dogs, no other cats, and, I would really, really love to have a nice sun room or breezeway to call my own (don’t worry-I will share) I just like to be able to watch the World outside, while I still have the comforts of an indoor home.” RUNS WITH BUNNIES LONDON in foster home
“LUCY”- Spayed Female-Angora Black with White Tuxedo. Approx: 2 years- “ Okay, this is the deal. I can be a bit of a cranky pants, fuss budget, and/ or drama queen at times. It isn’t too often, and I do get over what ever bugged me fairly fast. Just step away, get out of my space and leave me alone. We will all be okay soon. I have discovered that I would be much (much, much!) happier as an only pet. My stress level drops (plummets!) and I am more of a happy camper more often. I also think (know) that I would be better off living in a more quiet home-that means no toddlers throwing things at me, and no kids running by dragging things after them. An older home, maybe with older teenage kids would be good, or better yet, a retired couple who wants company, and has a room for me to seek shelter if the grandkids visit! Who knows? On a limited basis I may be ok dealing with kids, but, I need a safe place to go if I want. So, I may come with a small amount of baggage, but, really, not all that bad. I’m a beautiful girl, my coat is thick, soft and shiny. I have big bright yellow eyes, and I enjoy the company of my family (most of the time) Don’t worry, I’m ok with taking some time to get to know each others life style, and what we both may like or dislike. (I think I would like a fish tank) J So, stop by the shelter and visit me. I have pretty much taken over as the office cat.” LOOKING FOR PEACE AND QUIET LUCY
“SILAS”-Neutered Male-Shorthaired-All Black approx: 8 months- “I was found dumpster diving-caught right in the act of claiming whatever food would keep my stomach from rumbling. My first thought was-run like the wind and don’t look back. But, the lady was talking to me in a kind voice, and I was really hoping that she had some real food for me. (One can only hope right?) Leftovers are fine, but, not from the dumpster! So, I sat there as she walked over, and bent down to pet me. I was still nervous-past experience with humans usually means getting yelled at and having things thrown my way. She seemed really nice. So, I couldn’t help myself, the first pat and I was already purring. Nothing like being the tough street cat! (I hope no other cats saw me melt) Well, that was it, she scooped me up, put me in her car and drove me to her home. Not! I went right to the shelter. That was a bit of a let down, until I smelled… food. And I heard other cats. I figured, ok, life isn’t too bad right now, and this can just be a stop over until I find a real family of my own. If I didn’t like it here, I could escape. But, back to the food thing. Why leave a good thing? It is a never ending supply, and I even get a different menu to pick from. I’ve learned if I just leave a tiny bit of food behind, they try something new the next time. The waiters, I mean the staff, at the shelter are trying their best to keep my tummy full, and me happy. I think my world revolves around food-maybe it’s do to being hungry & homeless. I am very lovable though. I love to snuggle, and I can picture myself sitting back, all comfy, on the couch, or falling asleep on a warm, sunny window sill. I’m neat and clean too- my litter box habits are spotless! So, even though I’ve had a rough start, and I have been through quite a bit in a short time, I’m all about moving on and enjoying my new life. One day at a time is my motto. Give me a chance and we can sit back and enjoy life together.” I REALLY LOVE MY FOOD SILAS
“GARRARD”-Neutered male-Shorthaired White with Tiger spots. Approx: 3 years. “ How can I help to get the word out about finding me a home? Maybe do the sob story thing, that I’m stuck in a cage at the shelter and I’m never let out. (that would be a lie though-I get to run around the office and laugh as the workers try to catch me when I jump the gate to the hallway.) I could say that I get no attention here (oops- another un-truth) maybe I should just stick with the truth. I was someone’s pet at some point in my past, since I still love and trust people. No one knows if I was abandoned or if I just wandered away due to not being neutered, and never found my way back home. ( I know, but I’m not telling). The one thing everyone knows at the shelter, is, that when I was found, I was a mess! Full of fleas, ticks, and pretty filthy. I was very thin too and my fur was, well, nasty. I had my first ever ‘vet’ visit and did well. That is, despite the fact that I am fiv positive. It’s not a death sentence! I could live a long, happy and healthy life in my forever home. Being fiv positive is just one more good reason to keep me indoors-less chances of getting sick due to other cats harassing me etc. The problem with being Fiv positive, is that most people don’t want to take the chance. Everyone wants to have their pet forever. I don’t know how long forever is, but, no matter how long it is, I would rather be in a home and spoiled, than in the shelter. I figure that whatever time we all have is a time to make the best of it! So, add a cat to your home, add some purr to your life, along with a few cat hairs on the furniture. It’s time for football and I want to be sitting back on the couch, watching the game. Don’t wait until the season is over, take me home to enjoy the game with! Besides, then I won’t be stuck at the shelter for the Holidays-sorry-sob story again. You can’t blame a guy for trying right?” FIV POSITIVE ISNT BRINGING ME DOWN GARRARD
“CLEMENTINE”-Spayed Female-Shorthaired Tiger Tuxedo. Approx: 1-2 years- “ I was a stray for most of my life. I started off as a cute kitten, in a home with a family, but, well, things happened, and I was on the streets. I got less and less trusting of humans as time went on. I had a litter of kittens, and we were all trapped one day. I was considered a ‘ghost cat’ at first. I was scared, petrified really. I didn’t do well with stress, change and confinement. People figured that I was a feral. Even my kittens acted like me, but, they were young, they did well and are all placed! After some time in solitary (my own cage with a carrier to hide in), and then some time without my carrier, I still didn’t improve. So, eventually, I was let loose in the cat room to see if the other cats would help me adjust. Time went by. Nothing changed. Life goes on. I continued to hide. Until, one day, when I decided, why not try giving people another chance? Everyone who comes in to see the cats are nice. Why not have a chance at a real home instead of a cat room with cinder block walls and friends coming and going all the time? So, one morning I walked out and started knitting and kneading, and kind of stepping from left to right foot. Then I walked over and got a head and chin rub. I would like to say that I became out going at that moment. Not quite. I’m still shy. I still need reassuring, but, there is hope and I have more of a chance than I have ever had. Now, I have a volunteer who visits just for me.(or at least that’s what I think). I just need a chance.!” DOING GREAT CLEMENTINE! 
“SEAMUS”-Neutered Male-Shorthaired Orange mackaral tabby. Approx: 5 months, &
“SHAUNNA”-Spayed Female-Shorthaired Beige Tiger. Approx: 3 months “Believe it or not, all of us were left behind at a local business, in a box that we were too petrified to jump out of. We actually almost all got run over, since the box was behind a car. Luckily, someone yelled at the driver before she backed up. They had no idea that there was even anything in the box. When they looked, they saw 6 shiny eyes staring up at them. Our whole bodies were shaking. I guess we were all throw aways in the minds of the people who did that. Now that we are safe and sound at the shelter, we all need some work. We need to learn to trust humans again. At our age, we really need a boost of courage to get us through the next few weeks. We all want a real home, and only time will tell if we can get past our past. We could use some visits and some kind words. How about making some toys for us to play with through the cage? (sorry, right now if we see an open cage, we may try to bolt) We really hope that we can learn to trust again. Our ears aren’t flattened back as far as they were before and if you listen closely, you may even hear a purr or two. If you have some spare time (not a lot needed, a half hour here and there) we could really use the help. We are hoping to be available sooner than later. Who knows, the right person may walk in and that’s all it takes.” WE REALLY REALLY NEED A CHANCE “S” KITS-in foster home
“GUMDROP”- Spayed Female-Shorthaired Orange with White Tiger Tuxedo. Approx: 10 years
“SANTA”-neutered Male-Angora Black with White
“BUDDY”-neutered Male-Shorthaired Tiger Tuxedo, Orange with White. Approx: 1 year. Fiv positive-in foster home
“ORCHID”-Spayed Female-Shorthaired Mackaral Tabby
“NOLAN”-neutered male-Shorthaired Black with White Tuxedo. Approx: 8 months
“NESSA”-Spayed Female-Shorthaired Black with White Tuxedo. Approx: 1 ½ years. Only cat please-good with dogs