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 Tasha:
Have you ever heard of Tasha Tudor?
She was an author and illustrator of children’s and
nature books. She loved cats and dogs and all
things in nature. She was still working in her
garden and painting even when she was very old, by
human standards. I like to think that I am named for
her. I too am “aged to perfection” at approximately
10 years old. I found myself at the HSHC on October
25, 09 which was a very good thing. Being front
declawed, I was never meant to be a stray kitty. I
was very, very thin and I had an eye infection. But
I was so very grateful to be someplace warm, dry and
out of danger that I didn’t care. The good people
here took care of me, gave me medicine
and plenty of nourishing food. I have overheard the
people here say that I am a very sweet girl, well
past the kitten energy levels and content to be a
quiet companion. If you are 55 or older you probably
know who Tasha Tudor was. You can adopt me for a
reduced fee. Oh yes, I forgot. I am a Tortoiseshell
girl with light green eyes. I look forward to
meeting you.
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 Max
There is something in sickness that breaks down
the pride of manhood. ~Charles Dickens
I was surrendered to the HSHC on September 12,
’09 because I had cystitis. It’s a sad day when
your physical health determines where you live. I am
5 years old, not old by cat standards, but I guess
my owner did not want to deal with my “plumbing
troubles”. I found out that by changing over to a
diet designed to prevent further cystitis, I can
live a long and healthy life and I have nothing to
be ashamed of! Lots of cats have problems with this
and it is easily taken care of. That being said, I
still have to face the fact that my owner didn’t
want me and now I have
been living at the shelter for 6 months. Listen, I
know you might think I’m “damaged goods”, but I am
really a nice guy! I enjoy the company of other
pets, however, kids frighten me. They are too loud
and active for my tastes. I think I am a good
looking guy, tabby with light green eyes. I’ve been
neutered so I could leave at a moment’s notice!
Because I’m considered old (!), I qualify for the
PAWS program. In other words, I’m a bargain if you
are 55 or older.
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 Sprite
Two things are aesthetically perfect in the world
- the clock and the cat. ~
Emile Auguste Chartier
I would like to think that I am pretty much
perfect. But on December 1, 09 my owner surrendered
me to the HSHC because I was fearful of the family
dog. I only lived with her for 6 months and I
was trying my best to get along. I sure did love the
kids in the family! I am 6 years old and no one
knows where I lived before those 6 months. I really
miss being a family cat. Even though I enjoy the
people here who take care of me, it’s not the same
as being in a home with plenty of places to hide and
sit in the sun. I am solid black with pale yellow
eyes. I found out that there are lots of black cats
here which makes it rather difficult for me to stand
out from the crowd. I am a really friendly guy and I
can tell you that I have a nice personality. I
would, however, prefer to be in a dog-free home,
unless that dog really loves cats! Because I’m 6
years old, I qualify for the PAWS program (which
means if you are 55 or older you can adopt me for a
reduced fee!).
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  Zita:
If I don’t look enthusiastic, it’s because I was
named for a pasta noodle!
I don’t mean to sound ungrateful, but just because I
was a stray does not mean that I will answer to just
any name. I found myself in a cage here at the
HSHC on November 4, 09 and I was shocked to find my
new name was Zita. Like most of my compatriots, I
arrived healthy but soon fell ill with an upper
respiratory infection. Cats are very susceptible to
colds, especially when we are feeling stressed. I
spent some time in a foster home to recover & I
loved every minute!! I’m back now and I have it on
good authority that I am one of the cattery staff’s
absolute favorite cat! But since she can’t adopt all
the cats she falls in love with, I am hoping that
someone else will take her recommendation and adopt
me. I am 4 years old, already spayed, a Tabby with
green eyes and high hopes for a fresh start in a new
home. Although I won’t be able to tell you what my
real name is, perhaps you can choose a new name,
preferably one that has nothing to do with noodles!
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   Bindi:
I look a bit like my namesake, don’t you think?
She’s called the Jungle Girl and she likes to smile.
I smile all the time! I am a 4 year old Tabby
who was abandoned at the HSHC on Valentine’s Day.
That day I didn’t feel like smiling because it feels
really bad to be dumped somewhere, unwanted and all
alone. I hope it isn’t because I have a cleft
palate, but I wouldn’t doubt it. Some people think
if you have a physical problem you are not worthy of
love. But I know that I am a very good girl and I
deserve to be loved just as much as any other cat.
The people here have been so kind to me; they took
me to the vet to have my palate looked at. The
doctor said I had an infection and that is why I was
so underweight—only 5 pounds. I need to have my
mouth squirted with water to clean out any food
particles, but I don’t mind this a bit! My palate is
even starting to fill in a bit because now it is
being taken care of properly. It may never close co mpletely,
but it is so much better.
I don’t mind my mouth cleaning because I love to be
held. It feels so good to be cuddled! I am so
grateful for any kindness, I can’t help but smile
all the time! Everyone at the shelter says that I am
a real “sweetie-pie” and I think that means you
would like me very much. Please come and see me.
Just because I have a little hole in my palate does
not mean that I am not a good kitty.
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 Hermes:
It is impossible for a lover of cats to banish
these alert, gentle, and discriminating little
friends, who give us just enough of their regard and
complaisance to make us hunger for more. - Agnes
Repplier
I think I like this Agnes person! I checked
into this shelter on December 15, 09 when I was
found by an Animal Control Officer. Life on the
street had not been easy; turns out I had a bad case
of tapeworms. I had never been neutered which means,
as a male cat, fighting with other male cats is par
for the course. The good people here made sure that
I was neutered. It was a relief to find myself in
this safe & relatively quiet place. I am a bit over
1 year old and I have what they call a medium hair
coat. I’m mostly black but I have white “buttons”
down my chest and belly. I have it on very good
authority that I am a loveable boy! One of the
cattery staff says that I get excited when she comes
to see me; I will rub my head against her head and
give kisses. Yep, I’m a lover, not a fighter! I seem
to crave affection and am more than happy to give it
back. My goal in life is to become a lap cat and
live with a person who loves kitties. Please come
and visit with me. I can’t wait to find my forever
home.
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 Miss
Acrobat: 5th Grade Health
Can we have a frank talk about birth control? Look me in the eye! Listen, I’m serious and I don’t
want to hear any giggling. I believe every cat has
the right to control the number of litters of
kittens she brings into the world. I’m not just your
domestic health teacher, I am also the victim of the
cavalier attitude of the public regarding spaying
and neutering. When I arrived at the HSHC on January
21, ’10 I was accompanied by my kittens, Peanut,
Circus and Juggler. I lost the other kittens due to
cold weather and poor nutrition. Of course the
children got adopted right away, but did anyone
consider the beleaguered mother? No. I am still
sitting here waiting to be sprung from this place. I
am only 3 years old, far too young to be wasting my
time. I have a message to get out to the public:
SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR CATS & DOGS! As it is, I am a
bit on the nervous side, some would even call me a
“scaredy cat”. But you try caring for helpless
kittens in this thankless world and you would be a
bit skittish too! I know I am wearing my SERIOUS
face in my photo, but I can be a fun loving
individual. I just would prefer to be a career woman
and not a baby factory. So please consider me as
potential new pet material. I will wait for you
right here. You can’t miss me, I have a cool “school
bell” shape on my face and I have “spay & neuter”
placards up on the walls of my cage.:
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 Clover:
I wish I had a 4 leaf clover so I could wish myself
into a forever home.
I am a bit over 1 year old and I am one of the
thousands of kittens born each year who are left to
fend for themselves. I was found by a nice lady
who cared enough to bring me to the HSHC on Jan. 30.
People here say that I am coming out of my shell—I
guess I used to hide under my blanket most of the
time. But I don’t do that anymore. I am feeling a
little safer now & I’m even feeling a little better.
I arrived with an eye infection on the left side.
That’s why my photo looks a little “off”. Medicine
and loving care have helped me heal. Since I was
never spayed, the shelter took care of that also. I
am a laid back kind of girl, easy going and
affectionate. Loud, boisterous cats intimidate me,
so I wouldn’t feel comfortable in a home full of
rowdies. It has been pointed out to me (I have never
had a mirror of my own) that I have a distinctive
pyramid shape on my forehead. I have very soft black
and white fur and amber eyes. If you love clovers,
like from 4-H or school symbols, then wouldn’t you
like to take me home with you? Please don’t let me
stay here very long.
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 Annabelle:
"Life is hard. Soften yours with a cat.” --
Unknown
Life really is hard, you know? I used to live with a
family who cared enough to have me spayed. I was
well fed and loved. But then one day I got separated
from them and I ended up at the shelter. This was in
early March and I have given up hope that they will
come and find me. I am mostly grey, but I have some
white on my chin and chest. I am a quiet sort of
girl, laid-back and easy to overlook, I guess. I
enjoy being petted and loved, but it does take me a
minute to warm up. Once I do, I’m putty in your
hands! Since I’m not a flashy color and I don’t do
things to draw attention to me I am hoping that my
photo will catch someone’s eye. I truly want to be a
lap cat again. I promise that I will make your life
a bit softer. Do you like to take afternoon naps? Do
you enjoy the sunshine? Is peace and quiet your idea
of a wonderful way to spend the day? Then I think we
would be perfect for one another. I’m three years
old and ready to start making your life better
today!
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 Nicky
"One day a cat will opt to join you while you are
utterly relaxed in muscle and brain, and with a
delicate miaow and a velvet paw will show you
transcendental meditation by an expert”. --V. Martin
Four years ago I was adopted from this
shelter. Then on February 8, ’10 my owner
surrendered me back to the HSHC. They said I had
“behavior issues”. Well if by that they mean I am
scared of children & dogs and strange cats give me
the willies, then so be it. I am a very friendly boy
with an affectionate nature. I love to cuddle on
your lap and purr. I came to the shelter with mats
on my back. Inside these mats the people here found
glitter! Now can you surmise just how I had glitter
filled mats on my back? I may have served as an arts
& crafts project!
I am 5 years old, solid black, have moon yellow
eyes, all four paws are declawed and I’m already
neutered. Keep in mind that I will need a very
s-l-o-w introduction to
other cats. Would you believe I’m rather frightened
of cats? Yep! I insist that I go to a home with no
children or grandchildren. Kids scare me even more
than cats! Keep that glitter away from me.... I am
ready to share my skills in meditation and complete
relaxation. If you are 55 or older I qualify for the
PAWS program, which means that you can adopt me for
a reduced price.
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 Zelly:
Humans: No fur, no paws, no tail. They run away from
mice. They never get enough sleep. How can you help
but love such an absurd animal? --An anonymous cat
on Homo Sapiens
Bless their hearts...humans are just so
helpless. I used to own some humans, but on
March 1, they surrendered me to the shelter. I worry
how they will make it without me. I am a 6 year old
Calico cat who has been spayed. I lived with this
family for 5 years and they dropped me off because I
had some accidents in the house. They could have at
least taken me to the doctor to see if I was sick.
Oh well, water under the bridge now. My greatest
pleasure in life is being a lap cat. I am a big
talker! Once you get me started I will chirp and
meow your arm off! I enjoy meal time of course and
attention from my humans. I do not enjoy the company
of other cats however. I have many fans among the
staff at HSHC and I know they’ll miss me when I’m
adopted. But don’t let that stop you! If you are 55
or older, you can adopt me for a reduced fee. If you
are a human in desperate need of the loving care of
a cat, please give me a call.
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  Rosemary
"There is no snooze button on a cat who wants
breakfast.” –Anonymous
Truer words were never
spoken! The name’s Rosemary and I’m a 1 ½ year old
Torbie who came to the shelter as a pregnant mother.
I was really down on my luck so it was a
good thing someone found me and brought me here.
This was back on January 27, ’10. I stayed with a
foster mom while I raised my kittens and after they
all found homes, I was brought back to see if anyone
would adopt me. For a while, I was living in the
kitty condominiums of cattery 2. But let me tell
you, all those other cats and their constant
chatter, gossip about this one and that one and the
pressure to join social networking groups really got
on my last nerve. I prefer a more quiet and solitary
life. Maybe it’s because I was such a young mother,
but I’m not afraid to be alone! A woman needs a man
like a fish needs a bicycle you know. Don’t get me
wrong; I like people just fine. I enjoy being petted
and loved on. I am really sweet when I don’t have 6
kids hanging on me or nosy neighbors in my ear. I
guess I am not cut out for sorority life. I am an
independent! I am now spayed which is a big relief.
I am currently scanning the classified for a new
owner who will treat me the way I deserve to be
treated—like a princess! I r-e-a-l-l-y enjoy my meal
time and insist upon a regular schedule. So, in
conclusion, if you would like a young, dynamic
single gal as a roommate and you are not the very
clingy type, I think we could be best friends
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 Manny
One cat just leads to another. ~ Ernest
Hemingway
I’d like you to meet
Manny, the cat with the biggest, most luminous green
eyes you’ve ever seen. This 8 years
“young” gentleman came to us as a stray on October
11, 09. He doesn’t look or act his age. He currently
resides in the Community Cat room and finds the
general ambiance quite pleasing. He was recently
seen on Pet Tails TV and according to reviews, he
gave a stellar performance. Manny is friendly, easy
going, comes right up to you for a head scratch or a
cheek rub. He likes to be held and does not object
to public displays of affection. There is no way I
can adequately describe Manny’s eyes; you will just
have to come to the HSHC to see him
for yourself. He has already been neutered so he can
leave with you today. Manny obviously gets along
with other cats, so if you would like to add an
Abercrombie & Fitch- like model to your household, I
would highly recommend this stud-muffin! Manny
qualifies for the PAWS program.
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Tiger:
The only mystery about the cat is why it ever
decided to become a domestic animal. ~ Sir
Compton Mackenzie
Yeah, I sorta wonder about this myself. I
am an 8 year old domesticated Tiger. I lived with my
family for 4 years and some other people for 4 years
before that. You ask why I’m here. My family
surrendered me on February 18 because of my
“health”. I am perfectly healthy, except for the
tendency to develop crystals in my urinary tract.
This is easily dealt with by feeding me a food
designed to control crystal formation. It’s no big
deal. Now as for my likes and dislikes…..
Dislikes: I am a smidge frightened of children. I am
rather selective about the cats that I will
befriend.
 
Likes: I crave wide open spaces and rooms to
explore. I love to be petted and “loved on”. I enjoy
chillin’.
The good people here have noticed that I am not
crazy about being in a cage. But I know that if I
can live in an apartment or a
house with places to hide, windows to look through
and plenty of room to stretch out, my outlook on
life will be much brighter! I am already neutered
and I am declawed in front. I also qualify for the
PAWS program.
I am now available for
adoption at Purrs & Gurrs located at 11650 Olio Rd,
#500, Fishers, IN.
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 Brooklyn
No amount of time can erase the memory of a good
cat, and no amount of masking tape can ever totally
remove his fur from your couch. ~ Leo Dworken
Hello folks! Get ready to fall in love. I am a 7
year old solid black DSH girl who is already spayed
and ready at a moment’s notice to turn in my room
key. I was found as a stray at the corner
of 116th and Brookschool Road. I had a wound on my
tail and it had been shaved so there is every reason
to believe that I used to live with someone. Long
story short, I had to have most of my tail
amputated. I stayed with a foster mom while I
recovered and this is what she said about me:
“Brooklyn is a big love! She always came up to be
petted and loved attention. She has this really cute
short meow that almost sounds like a chirp. She
would start doing it when I came in, in order to get
my attention. She has a little nub tail; it was
still
shaved when I fostered her and it looked so funny!
She didn’t mind me petting it either. All around,
she’s just a big, beautiful, loveable girl!”
So I think that says it all. I’m affectionate,
lovable, I make cute noises, I’m already spayed and
I have an aerodynamic tail! If you are 55 or older I
qualify for the PAWS program and the front desk will
make you a deal with my adoption fee.
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 Captain
Look me in the eye and tell me what would have
happened to me if I hadn’t been picked up and
brought to the HSHC on December 16, 09. I
shudder to think. I am 5 years old and I have been
living with a nice family who had me neutered and
gave me a snappy blue collar to wear. Although I
miss them, I am having a blast here in the Community
Cat Room. I don’t want to sound conceited, but I am
a VERY popular individual around here. I’ve never
met a stranger. All the staff thinks I am wonderful!
When they come into the room during maid service, I
enjoy swishing around their legs to get some extra
attention. Once I have them in what I call a
“cute-kitty coma” I can make a break for it out of
the door! Yes, I’m a regular
jokester! I stayed with a foster family while I had
a cold. My foster mom says that I’m a laid-back guy;
I enjoy attention but I was content to let her
approach me. I got along just fine with the other
cats in the home. If you are 55 or older I am a PAWS
pet (you can adopt me for a Senior discount!)
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 Marilyn
Monroe
"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I
make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard
to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst,
then you sure as heck don't deserve me at my best."
— Marilyn Monroe
You may immediately see the similarity between that
very famous Marilyn and me. We are both
incredibly beautiful, blue-eyed & pretty important
figures in our respective worlds. You’ll notice in
my photograph that my right eye looks a bit strange.
The eye meds they had me on caused my pupils to
dilate. I do worry about my appearance; I feel that
a girl has got to look pretty at all times. I am
only 1 ½ years old and my owner surrendered me to
this shelter thingy on September 12 after having me
for a year. Before that I was an orphan in another
shelter. (Marilyn also had a sad childhood.) My
owner said that I didn’t get along with his other
pets. I beg to differ. The other dogs and cats
scared the daylights out of me! I got along just
fine with the kids (as long as they didn’t come on
too strong!) I spent some time in a foster home and
I thoroughly enjoyed myself there. I think my foster
mom was a bit star struck and she kept a respectful
distance. Here is what she had to say about me:
I only had her for a week. She
was pretty shy and kept to herself at first;
although by the end of the week she was a little
more social and would allow me to pet her. I had to
go to her though. She wasn’t too interested in
coming to me. Maybe you could say she was a diva.
I don’t know that I would say I’m a diva, but
I do know that I like people on my own terms. If you
appreciate beauty and charm in a feline, then I
would be happy to grant you an interview. Toodles!
I am staying with our friends at Pet Supplies
Plus in Noblesville off of SR 37.
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 Diva
“When I play with my cat, who knows whether she is
not amusing herself with me more than I with her." ~
Montaigne
I am one of the hundreds
of pets who are surrendered by their owners to the
HSHC. Nobody ever sits us down and tells
us that our lives are going to be turned upside
down, that we are going to a strange place with lots
of other cats and noisy dogs or that we will never
see our owners again. This can be devastating to a
pet. But I am determined to make the best of this
situation. I am only 1 ½ years old, for goodness
sake, so I have a long life ahead of me. My owner
gave me up reportedly because I “peed” outside the
box. Well, I’m hear to tell you that I live in the
community cat room and I never have this problem. I
just think we were not “made for each other”. By the
way, she never bothered to have me spayed! Everyone
here says that I am a fun-loving, playful girl. I
guess I am also a bit bossy with the other cats in
my domicile. You can do it my way or you can do it
the wrong way—that’s my motto! I am hoping to find
my “soul mate” so we can amuse each other!
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 Foxtrot:
I used to be good on the dance floor, but these days
I don’t feel much like dancing…
No kidding, they don’t call me Foxtrot for
nothing. I was a regular Fred Astaire, but back
on January 5 I got separated from my home and ended
up here at the shelter. I am about 3 years old and
am already neutered. When I first arrived I looked
on this situation as an adventure and I was having a
high old time. But as my roommates have gradually
left and I have no best friend any more it becomes
increasingly hard to keep my chin up. I used to play
with and give dance lessons to the other cats, but
these days it’s hard to just wake up and smell the
cat litter. I am normally a very affectionate, “good
time Charley” & I sure hope to get my mojo back. All
it will take is checking out of this “motel” and
into your home. I could really use a friend (both
human and feline!) So how about giving me a try and
we can trip the light fantastic on your kitchen
floor!
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 How
can you say no to this face?
Hello my name is Binx. I am very, very, lovable
cat. Although I am full grown, I am quite tiny.
I get along with other cats and children, and enjoy
cuddling with the people. When I want to be petted I
walk on my hind legs, and I love to carry my toys in
my mouth.
Some people confuse me for a puppy! Thank for
reading and I hope you choose me!
The previous message came to you via Binx’s
foster sister. This nearly 2 years old boy with the
permanent tuxedo was a stray back in September 08.
He has lived with his foster family all his life. He
is neutered and ready to find his forever home. I
think the information Binx provided (above) gives
you a good picture of just how special this petite
cat is. I think it would be a wise move for anyone
looking to adopt a cat to rush to the HSHC and set
up an interview with Binx. You won’t be sorry!
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 Quicksilver
Unpredictable; mercurial: "a quicksilver
character, cool and willful at one moment, utterly
fragile the next" (Sven Birkerts)
On March 13 I was found by a thoughtful person and
brought to the HSHC in order to reunite with my
owner. I didn’t have the heart to tell her not
to hold her breath. I’ve been on my own now for
quite a while. I am a 5 year old male Tabby with
piercing green eyes and a dignified demeanor. I was
never neutered before coming here and I had some
nasty scabs from flea bites that I had scratched
till I bled. I am missing a claw on my front right
paw. You don’t realize how tough survival is out in
the world if you’ve never been a stray cat. Finding
food and shelter become your only goals. So I am
relieved to be living where food is always provided
and shelter is a given. I do get very focused when
it is meal time and I don’t want to shilly-shally
around. Just give me my food and let me eat in
peace. I am a bit rough
around the edges because of my hard scrabble life.
So I guess you could say that my name really fits
me. One thing I can brag about is my ability to get
along with other cats. You don’t live to be 5 years
old as an outdoor cat without learning to make
friends. I have heard that people will come and
adopt us homeless animals and make us their “forever
pets”. I’d like to sign up for that! If you are 55
or older I qualify for the PAWS program.
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 Baby
Boy “Cats do not declare their love much; they
enact it, by their myriad invocations of our
pleasure” --Vicki Hearne
You may not know this by looking at me, but I am a
very special cat. Yes, I’m a black & brown Tabby
with green eyes. And yes, I am 3 years old, neutered
and declawed in front. There are lots of Tabbies in
this world. But I’m the only one like me. I was
surrendered by my owner on February 12, because
after one month he knew that he was allergic to me.
He got me as a gift, so no harm, no foul. It will
take more than a little change of address to keep
this Baby Boy down! I truly enjoy people! I get a
kick out of spending time with humans. I caught a
little cold while staying at the shelter so my
foster mom said this about me:
“He loves attention...very snuggly! He’s usually
hiding behind a box or lying up on the desk, but he
comes running as soon as you walk in the room. He
does a good job of tolerating my 3 year old
daughter, but I think she’s a little loud for his
taste. And he pretty much hides from the dogs too.
Very sweet cat though!” And the staff at the shelter
will tell you that I am a very cool cat, calm funny
and loving. I am allergic to metal food dishes (who
knew?) but as long as I have a ceramic bowl, I’m
good to go. So what’s so special about me?
You’ll just have to come and see for yourself! I’ll
be waiting!
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 Lilac
People that don't like cats haven't met the right
one yet. ~ Deborah A. Edwards
I would like for you to meet Lilac. I
think you will agree that she is the “right one”! A
kind person brought her to our shelter on March 13.
No one came to claim her so: their loss is your
gain! Lilac is all grey except for a little white
spot on her chest. We estimate her to be about 6
years old. Someone cared for her at one time because
she had already been spayed. Lilac is the right
kitty for you because she is sweet, quiet cuddly and
she craves affection. We are not talking a “stand
offish” cat here!
Another wonderful feature of Lilac is her amazing
fur—it feels just like bunny fur. So holding her is
a treat for you both emotionally and physically.
If you are 55 or older, Lilac qualifies for the PAWS
program, so you can take her home for a reduced fee.
Now all you have to do is come to the HSHC and ask
for Lilac!
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 Glow
Cats are absolute individuals, with their own
ideas about everything, including the people they
own. - John Dingman
Yes, I would agree with this Mr. Dingman person.
I have been at the Humane Society since I was picked
up by an Animal Control Officer on March 8. When I
first arrived, everyone said I was such a sweet
heart. I was friendly, loving & cheerful. Then I got
sick and had to go to Isolation to recover. After I
got better and could move back into cattery 1,
everyone said I became more grouchy and moody. Let
me tell you something about being in isolation at
the shelter. You are in a cage in a small room
filled with other sick cats and they are all
coughing and sneezing and complaining about their
aches and pains. It’s enough to make anyone cranky.
I know that if I were to find my forever home I
would feel so much more like my old happy self. I am
3 years old, I’ve been spayed and I am ready to move
out today. I am not so keen on other cats, so I’d
love to be the only feline in your family.
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 Hera
People who love cats have some of the biggest
hearts around. ~ Susan Easterly
I am hoping that a cat lover will see my story and
will open his or her heart to me. I am about 2
years old and I came to the HSHC on March 22 when a
nice person found me. I am a petite girl with a
tendency to be a bit skittish around loud noises and
new situations. I am shy, but once I get to know you
and feel comfortable I am a very nice kitty. I was
not spayed when I arrived here, but they took care
of that for me. I really don’t want to be a mother.
It would be so nice to have a home to call my own. I
hope that there is a cat lover out there in the
world who has a little room for me in their life. I
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hear a good joke?
“I gave my cat a bath the other day… they love
it. He sat there, he enjoyed it, it was fun for me.
The fur would stick to my tongue, but other than
that…” – Steve Martin
Salem is quite the jokester! The funny guy arrived
as a stray on April 9, 10 when a kind person found
him doing stand up on the corner in Noblesville.
Some of his audience must not have liked him because
he had an abscessed bite wound on his neck.
Everyone’s a critic. So Salem went to stay with one
of our terrific foster moms. This is what she had to
say about Salem:
Salem has long canine teeth. I loved that about him
because sometimes I would see them sticking out of
his mouth just a little. It gives him a vampire look
(which I suppose isn't charming to everyone, but I
thought it was cute!). He has a very sweet, loving
personality. He used to follow me around the room to
get attention. He loves to be petted and loved. He
enjoys rubbing his head against me, and if I kneel
down to his level, he will even rub his head against
mine! At first, he was very tense with the other
cats and hissed at them a lot. In about a week, he
settled and was much more laid back.
So you can see that this boy is not only good
looking in an “Eclipse” sort of way, but he’s also
very affectionate. It may be that he likes to do a
solo act, but if you have laid back kitties who
appreciate Salem’s comedy styling’s, then you
probably have a good match. He is about 4 years old,
neutered, healthy and ready to become a permanent
act at your house!
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 Peeka
All cats, given the opportunity, are
people-watchers. –Roger Caras, A Cat is Watching,
1989
This adorable girl striking quite a pose is a
“people person”. Peeka was abandoned at the HSHC
on October 19, 09. This can mean that someone dumped
her over our fence or that when called to pick up
their lost cat they decided not to come get her. In
any case little Peeka was a very scared kitty. She
is a gorgeous girl 5 year old girl, spayed and
declawed on her front paws. Because she was so
unhappy, we found a wonderful foster mom for her.
This is what she reports about Peeka:
I originally picked Peeka up from the HCHS to
foster because she was traumatized by having to live
in the shelter. I brought her home and it took a lot
of adjusting and she finally got comfortable enough
to come out of her shell. What emerged was a very
loving cat who just wants a lot of attention! She
loves to sleep in bed with us and has become my
morning buddy! She gets along well with other cats
but seems to be scared around the dogs. I think
she'd be happiest being an “only fur-baby”. She will
walk around the house "calling" for you to pay
attention to her. She loves to play hide and seek;
she hides and meows until you find her. She is an
amazing little cat. She is an adorably sweet kitty
who deserves her forever home!!!
Her foster mom said that if Peeka’s litter box is
not cleaned every day, she has a tendency to use her
bed as her litter box. This may be due to her
anxiety about the dogs and is likely to disappear if
she is an only cat as well. Cats are pretty
fastidious about their litter boxes so keeping them
clean is always a good idea.
Peeka qualifies for the PAWS program.
If you are
interested in her please contact the Animal Programs
Team at 774-1263.
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 William:
There is no snooze button on a cat who wants
breakfast.
~ Author Unknown
Hey, when a guy is hungry what’s he supposed to do?
I am a growing boy and I need to keep up my
strength. I was brought to the HSHC on February 24
because I was homeless. I am only a bit over 1 year
old and it was very scary out in the world on my
own. Not long after arriving I ended up with a cold
so I spent some quality time with a terrific foster
mom. Here is what she has to say about me:
I can't say enough about what an awesome cat that
big boy is! I just love him! He is huge and LOVES to
eat!! I have a cat room where all my foster cats
stay, and I go in twice a day to care for and play
with them. Each time I go in, I fill the food bowls.
Well, as soon as I entered the room, William would
run over and start eating like there was no
tomorrow! I think he knew I would fill the bowl
again, so the more he ate, the more food he would
get! Sometimes, I feed them all canned food or tuna.
I put one small bowl down for each. At the time I
had William, a couple of the cats didn't eat their
tuna. He walked from bowl to bowl and finished it
for them. When I brought him for his check ups, we
used to laugh at the wrinkles (or rolls) on his
neck. He's really lovable and approached me for
petting. He was also very relaxed around the other
cats. I used to pick him up and hold him on his back
like a baby. He would usually put his paw or head on
my shoulder and just lay there. I nicknamed him my
heavyweight lover!
I do take umbrage at the term “heavyweight”. As I
said, I’m still growing. But I am looking forward to
finding my forever home. By the way, I’m neutered.
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 Fred:
“I had been told that the training procedure with
cats was difficult. It's not. Mine had me trained in
two days.” ~ Bill Dana
On May 19 Fred’s owner surrendered him to the
shelter for “behavior reasons”. Keep in mind
that Fred happens to be 11 years old. Kind of like
putting Grampa in a nursing home against his will.
You’d never know he was a Senior by looking at him.
In this photo he is in his foster home posing on top
of the toilet. Check out those green eyes! Here is
what his foster mother told us about Fred:
He is an absolute sweetheart! He never had any
accidents outside the box when he was here, though
he was in a small bathroom. He has a lump on his
tail that someone (HSHC medical staff) checked out
and said it's likely a fatty tumor. I didn't notice
any growth on it while he was here, but it's
something to keep an eye on. Never once did he bite
or try to scratch at me, even through all the times
I was giving him medicine! He loved to lie in my
lap; he'd definitely want a lot of attention in a
forever home. I think he would do ok with children,
as he was never bothered by me carrying him around
or dancing around with him. He also seemed to pretty
much ignore my cats, though they were never in
direct contact with one another, just paws under the
door
of the room he was in. I hope this testimonial helps
him get his forever home!
Thank you for taking such good care of our Fred!
Here’s hoping someone will check out his story and
give Fred another chance at a forever family. He
qualifies for the PAWS program, so if you are 55 or
older he can be adopted for a reduced fee.
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 Richard,
the Lionheart
The playful kitten, with its pretty little
tigerish gambols, is infinitely more amusing than
half the people one is obliged to live within the
world.' - Lady Sydney Morgan (1783 - 1859)
Here is one playful kitten that really thinks he’s
king! Richard was found by one of the Animal
Control Officers on March 22. He is 9 months old and
full of “tigerish gambols”! As a matter of fact
Richard is so full of energy and playfulness, he’s
been known to turn the community room upside down in
his mad dashing around. Look at his handsome face
and you can see that he is a little tiger. Richard
is a tabby, a bit on the small side and we already
took care of neutering him. If you already have a
cat at home and are looking for a companion, Richard
would do best with a cat who is very confident in
his superiority to this youngster! He could use
being brought down a peg or two. But with the right
home, Richard should turn into a real pussycat.
One thing for sure, Richard is very entertaining,
spunky and ready for any adventure that comes his
way.
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 Cayla—I
have a feeling I’ve been here before!
Well, Cayla that’s because you have. Back in July
2007, someone found you as a little kitten on the
Hamilton County Fairgrounds and brought you to us.
You were adopted in August of that year. But we
were surprised to see you again on April 29 ’10
being surrendered by your family because they were
moving. You are 3 years old now and all grown up.
You are a petite little girl and can usually be
found sitting up in your cage looking to see whose
attention you can catch. Everyone here knows that
you are very pretty, very loving, playful and a real
“attention-hog”! Don’t be offended! That’s a good
thing Cayla, because it means you really love human
beings and crave their attention. Because you have
already been spayed you can go home today with the
lucky person who is approved to adopt you. We’ll
miss you but we hope we never see you here again,
unless it’s on a social visit!
I am staying with our friends at PetSmart in
Noblesville located on SR 37.
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 Molly
A cat is like a puzzle with no solution. –
Anne Campbell
To look at this beautiful face with the luminous
green eyes you might expect to Molly to have a
serene cat personality. According to the foster
mom of this 5 year old girl, she is a bit of a
conundrum. Molly has been in and out of the foster
care system many times since she was surrendered to
the HSHC by her owner on February 2, ’10. The
following comes from her current foster mom:
To be honest, Molly is a bit difficult. I love
her, but she takes some getting used to. Molly, in
my opinion, would do best being the only pet in the
house. She gets very nervous and insecure around
other animals, and tends to lash out at them when
they approach her. That being said, she really is a
sweet girl once you get to know her. She loves
affection and comes when you call her. She has
finally begun to crawl on my lap for some cuddle
time, and she purrs like crazy. Molly has a stuffed
toy she likes to play with- she lies on her back and
hold it with her paws. When you throw her toy to her
she likes to catch it! Molly sometimes “love-bites”
when you're playing with her- I'm not sure if she
gets confused between play time and cuddling or
what, BUT she is getting better about biting.
Sometimes she catches herself before she bites and
licks you instead. She would probably be too nervous
around smaller kids, but she does very well with my
12 year old. Miss Molly is going to need someone who
is quiet, very patient and understanding.
I think if you asked Molly why she is moody it will
be because she wants to find a home and stay there.
Cats don’t like change and Molly has had a lot of
change in her life. Molly has been spayed & she
qualifies for the PAWS program.
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 Razoul:
I’m feeling much better now!
Poor little Razoul came to us as a stray on January
5. He is only 9 months old and it seems he has
grown up here at the shelter and in foster homes.
Being so young, he was unable to fight off the
various viruses and bacteria that run rampant in a
shelter environment. But now Razoul has returned to
us feeling much more like a happy young cat is
supposed to feel. He is now neutered and ready for a
more permanent home. He is playful and very
loving—despite being sick and having medicine given
to him, he still enjoys human beings very much. He
is truly a handsome young tabby with a bit of white
on his nose and chest and feet. Please consider
making this staff favorite part of your family.
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 Chen:
Inscrutable and Venerable
Take a look at this amazing fellow! He may be
showing a mysterious expression while here at the
HSHC, but his foster family figured him out right
away! Chen arrived as a stray on April 27 and
soon moved in with his adoring foster family. Here’s
what they have to say about him:
Chen is the MOST wonderful cat. We are not a "cat
family"; however, we fell in love with him. While he
stayed with us, we found out my children are
allergic to cats or we would've adopted him
ourselves. He has the most impressive set of
whiskers, and therefore, we named him (my parents
did, more specifically) Mr. Whiskers, Whiskers for
short. He is extremely affectionate, and wanted to
be with us wherever we went. He was also quite
playful. We had a laser that he would chase all over
the carpet and went quite wild for a few catnip mice
we grabbed from the grocery one day. His tail is
also very remarkable (major fluff). He is
unbelievably tolerant. He let us use a Furminator
dog brush to brush and remove the mats in the crook
under his throat - purrred the whole time. He loves
to be handled and purrrrrs like a freight train. We
visited him at the shelter this last week (we miss
him) and he was very different from his calm,
content self that we'd remembered from his stay with
us. He was very timid at the shelter.
It’s sad to see this 1 year old neutered boy
revert to timid behavior when we know he is actually
the life of the party! Won’t you please help Chen
leave the shelter and join a loving family?
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I would like to present our latest sister act
“Sugar & Spice”, although just between you and me
Sugar is a little spicier and Spice is a little
sweeter! It’s a sad story however. This pair of
6 year old Long- Haired Tortoiseshell girls was
surrendered by their owner after living with her for
5 years. She said she no longer wanted the cats.
When they were examined at that time they were
infested with fleas and their coats were badly
matted. We got them all cleaned up and feeling much
better & they were adopted in January ’09. We were
all very excited to see them find a happy new home.
However on May 20, ’10 they were found by a nice man
at 191st and Promise road, lost and on their own. He
brought them to us and sure enough we were able to
identify them by their microchips and we knew that
they had probably been abandoned. Not to sound like
a “Debbie Downer”, but that is pretty harsh
treatment for two older cats. You may notice that
Spice has a little bump on her face just above her
right eye. We don’t think this causes her any pain
and it is a benign growth. The two girls are quite
content to be with each other; as a matter of fact
it would be cruel
to split them up as they are BFF. They are basically
very sweet spinsters with different personalities.
Sugar can be a bit hissy when she does not want to
be bothered and Spice has a slight tremor but a
happy attitude. They are both beautiful girls with
silky soft coats. They would dress up any room just
by their elegant beauty. If you enjoy sister acts
and are 55 or older, the girls qualify for the PAWS
program. They have been spayed and are ready to
change their address today!
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| Lester: Say hi to
my brother Maxwell. |
Maxwell: Say hi to
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What one brother starts to say the other
brother finishes. All you have to do is look at
their striking grey green eyes and you can see that
they are litter mates. For purposes of telling them
apart, Maxwell has long hair and Lester has short.
These handsome boys are 4 years and 1 month old,
both front declawed, both neutered and both just a
little confused. On May 18 their owner brought them
to the HSHC and surrendered them because she had too
many pets. This came as a complete surprise to the
brothers, as they thought they were going to the
vet. Being the affable, easy-going guys that they
are, they made the best of things and settled into
their new digs. On June 20 both boys were adopted
and they were very excited to be starting a new
chapter in their lives. Sadly, 2 days later they
were returned because their new mistress was
allergic to them. Now the boys are not stupid, but
try explaining allergies to them and their eyes tend
to glaze over.
So….. now they are biding their time playing double
solitaire and chatting up the neighbors until
someone else gives them a chance. The staff of the
HSHC is absolutely crazy about these brothers! They
are considered true cuddlebugs and the sweetest pair
you could hope to meet. Lester was originally the
shy one, but he is opening up and starting to play
with the cats around them through the bars. They
have always been indoor cats and demonstrated
excellent manners. They get along swimmingly with
kids and pets and the shelter will be glad to
provide references! Don’t let their little hearts be
broken again. If you are not allergic to cats, want
two bonded brothers who can keep each other company
during the day and have been searching for cuddly
lovebugs then I would highly recommend you meet
Lester and Maxwell. Just promise me you will adopt
them “for keeps”. I don’t think they can take
another rejection!
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Pepper You may know my brother, Roscoe.
He and I were surrendered to the HSHC on April 8
because our owner had too many animals. I think they
call that “redundancy” in Britain. Here they
call it getting fired. Not to worry, I am currently
staying at a wonderful foster home and the lady
there is crazy about me and my roomie Tux! Here’s
what she says about me:
Sir Pepper is older but still has some spunk. He is
VERY petite and thin. His little paws are about the
size of quarters. His fur is silky smooth and shiny.
At first, he was a bit nervous at our house but has
really come around to be a very loving kitty. When I
sit down, he immediately curls up in my lap, purring
the whole time. He plays with toys on occasion and
really likes to play with Tux. He came from a house
with multiple animals so he gets along with dogs and
cats and would do fine with children. He does not
have his claws in the front and I enjoy a daily
“massage” from him. He likes to tell some stories,
normally around feeding time. And he really enjoys
his treats. His
favorite place to lie is on a really soft blanket in
the sun. He likes being picked up and hugged. Sir
Pepper's face tells his story...he just wants to be
loved.
There you have it folks! I’m a keeper! I’ve been
neutered long ago so I am hoping someone who enjoys
kitty massage will come and adopt me. I’d love to
have my little buddy Tux come along too—we love each
other! FYI: I qualify for the PAWS program.
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 Roscoe…In
my defense let me
start by saying I had nothing to do with the reason
I was surrendered to the HSHC on April 8, ’10. I
had been living with my owner all my life and she
decided that she had too many animals and I needed
to go. I am an 8 year old DLH with a black coat and
light gold eyes. My right eye has golden brown
specks which distinguishes me from the other black
cats. I have been declawed on my front paws and
neutered. So I am ready to move out with you at a
moment’s notice. Understandably, I was scared and a
bit depressed when I first arrived. Like most of us,
I got sick with an upper respiratory infection
within a few days of living in such close quarters.
But with time and the loving attention of the
cattery staff I made a full
recovery. I also discovered that the people here
have my best interests at heart and I began to let
down my guard and relax. They told the lady who
writes these profiles that I am much more
affectionate now; I lick their hands when they go to
pet me and I thoroughly enjoy a nice cuddle. I also
qualify for the PAWS program which is an incentive
for those over 55 to adopt an equally “experienced”
pet for a reduced fee. With all this in my favor, I
would hope that I don’t have to live here much
longer!
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 Trey
There is something about the presence of a cat...
that seems to take the bite out of being alone.
~Louis J. Camuti
I would like to say that there is something about
the presence of a human that seems to take the bite
out of being alone. I started out my life as a
beloved pet of a human being and when we were
separated, I thought my heart would break. I am a 4
year old male with a combination of white and cocoa
brown tabby markings. I was declawed on my front
paws and neutered long ago. Although a nice person
found me and brought me here so that my owner could
find me, this never came to pass. Being used to a
home, loving humans to play with and plenty of
windows from which to gaze at the world, I find
being in the shelter is disappointing. Not that they
are not kind here. I have plenty of food and a soft
bed. But I just miss the comfort of a warm lap in
the evening and my own human beings. I am a curious
and playful sort of cat with plenty of enthusiasm
for one-on-one time with the cattery staff. Without
having a house to roam and the opportunity to
stretch my legs, I’ve put on some weight. I
sincerely regret this as I have always taken pride
in my appearance. I noticed that I have lost my
enthusiasm for hunting as there is nothing to hunt
in my small cage. My fondest wish is that someone
will see my photo and decide that I am the cat for
him (or her). Please don’t make me stay here much
longer; I worry that I’ll forget what it means to be
someone’s pet.
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 Tallie:
I didn’t think I’d be coming back here!
I’d like to say I’m glad to be back, but I am not.
I started out my life as a little lost kitten
back in September 07. At that time I was covered in
fleas and scared to death! I was young and cute so I
was adopted in about 20 days! But on May 18, ’10 my
owner could no longer afford to keep me and
surrendered me to the HSHC. So I’m ba-ak. I am a 3
year old girl, spayed and more than ready to get out
of my cage. I am what you call a Torbie which means
Tortoiseshell coloring in a Tabby pattern. I happen
to think I am strikingly beautiful, with a golden
cast to my coat. I admit that I am slow to warm up,
but I am sweet and affectionate if I get to know
you. One thing that I found annoying was having to
live in the kitty condominiums of cattery 2. There
were just too many cats in very close proximity. Not
my cup of tea! I’m much happier in my “studio
apartment for one”. But I would be happier still if
you were to come to adopt me and let me live with
you!
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sad little story
Back in early February 08, this little girl was
surrendered to the shelter due to landlord issues.
She had just given birth to 3 little kittens and
was still nursing them. Her babies found homes, but
Zippy was left all alone. She’s about 2 years old
and has a beautiful face. Her coat is all shiny
black except for a little tuft of white at her
throat. She has luminous hazel green eyes and the
gentlest personality. Zoey loves to be held and
cuddled. She is a very affect-tionate girl & enjoys
other cats and children. She is quick to come to the
front of her cage to visit with people. We know that
Zoey will make someone a very sweet companion.
Because she is a bit nervous about being in the
shelter, Zoey finds comfort hiding in small spaces.
But when she goes home with you, she’ll be grateful
for some walking around room!
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 Zoey
Lee “Stop the world, I want to get off!”
Can’t a girl catch a break? You see that picture of
me in ’08? I was scared to death of what was going
to happen to me. I had been a very good mother,
if I do say so myself, and I was hoping I would be
adopted into my forever home. But it was not to be.
I was adopted in July of ’08 and I lived with her
until she surrendered me back to the shelter on
March 29, ’10. I have had several homes now; the
first one let me become a stray until my second one
took me in. I have also had several names including
Zippy, Zoey and now Zoey Lee. Frankly you can call
me Zippety-Doo-Dah if you will just adopt me and
keep me!
Even though black is slimming, after all this time
I’ve lost my girlish figure. I could
stand to lose a bit of my 5 year old spread. Of
course I have been spayed so I won’t have to worry
about raising kittens. I am still really great with
kids and pets & I am still a loving and friendly
gal. I’m just a bit older now and a bit
disillusioned. I now qualify for the PAWS program!
Can you believe it?
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 Callie:
Jealousy injures us with the dagger of self-doubt.
~Terri Guillemets
You know, I think that’s really why I ended up
here as an owner surrender. I am a 7 year old
long haired Calico and have lived with my owner all
my life. Everything was hunky-dory until other pets
began joining our household. One day while watching
my owner make goo-goo eyes over someone else, my
feelings were really hurt. Because humans don’t
speak feline (do they even try?) the only way I
could let her know I was feeling neglected was to
use the carpet for my litter box.
So on May 3, ’10 I was “relocated” to the HSHC. Can
you blame me for being jealous and feeling insecure?
Up until then I thought life was terrific—my owner
even trained me to walk on a leash! I have already
been spayed and people say that I am a
natural beauty. I have a bit of a picky palate, so
some days I don’t eat much. Due to my previous
experience, I would like to request my new owner has
no other cats in the home. I’m a bit too old to have
to learn to share affection. I qualify for the PAWS
program in case you’d like to adopt me for a reduced
fee.
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 Larissa:
Mother Cat of the Year- 2010
This photo of our heroic mother shows her in the
early stages of her pregnancy. Larissa is a lovely 2
year old Calico with golden eyes. On March 8, a
concerned Fishers resident found Larissa looking for
a warm place to stay and brought her to the HSHC for
safekeeping. On examination it appeared that Larissa
was “with kitten” and we found a wonderful foster
home where she could live for the remainder of her
pregnancy. Larissa gave birth to 5 kittens and was
an excellent mother. She was such a nurturer that
whenever the shelter had some orphaned kittens in
need of a mother, Larissa was more than happy to add
them to her brood. Her milk kept a total of 23
kittens nourished and growing. Whew! According to
her foster mom Larissa does not enjoy being picked
up (can you blame her?) but that she is very loving.
Obviously Larissa has a very healthy maternal
instinct. She is not fond of the other cats in the
house and “had no qualms about charging at the dog
protectively after she had her kittens”. This
behavior is very typical of a mother animal caring
for her babies and is likely to improve once she’s
“off duty”. I would say that this little lady
deserves a well earned rest from motherhood and
should find a loving forever home where she never
has to care for kittens again. Larissa wears the
crown of Mother Cat of 2010 proudly, if a little
wearily! Wouldn’t you like to spoil this sweetheart
after all she’s done?
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 Butters
Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
Aesop
This sweet boy has had such a sad turn of events in
his life. He was surrendered by his owner on
April 6 because she said she could no longer take
care of him. Upon examination it was obvious that
Butters had been injured some time ago. His lower
lip and chin were missing! However this did not
prevent him from demonstrating his loving and gentle
personality. Nor did it prevent him from thoroughly
enjoying his food! A visit to the veterinarian
revealed that Butters had a fractured jaw, tooth
loss and his chin had been “degloved”—meaning the
skin had been peeled off. There was scar tissue
covering the bone, but just barely. We authorized
the doctor to complete surgery to give him a more
workable jaw and now he looks much better.
Butters is a true cuddle bug and enjoys attention
and affection! He will “talk” to you to get you to
come over and visit with him. He has the prettiest,
softest buff and white coat and amber eyes. Note the
curly tufts of hair coming out of his ears! Butters
is 6 years old and had not been neutered before
coming to the HSHC, but he has now
been altered. He qualifies for the PAWS program.
Butters does not hold a grudge about his injury but
we think he deserves to be a cherished pet for the
rest of his life—this may help him forget.
If you would like to donate to Butters surgery
fund, please go to the HSHC website & click the
Donate button.
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The Three Faces of Minerva
On June 8th, 2008 I was unceremoniously dumped
and abandoned at the HSHC. This came as quite a
shock as I thought that I was a much loved pet.
After all I am only about 2 years old, spayed and
declawed on my front paws. Someone cared enough to
have me spayed! Anyway, no use crying over spilt
milk! Ha, ha! So the people at the shelter found a
wonderful foster home for me as there is just about
no square inch left to house another animal! My
foster mom has been the best thing to happen to me
in a long time. She says that I am very sweet and
affectionate. I am a classic Mackerel Tabby with
light green eyes. My coat is as soft as a bunny
rabbits which is a good thing because I am crazy
about being petted! My foster home includes 3
children, 2 dogs and 10 cats and I get along
beautifully with everyone. Here is a sample of some
of my cute characteristics:
I come when called (often meowing), I arch my
back when petted (it tickles!), I love attention,
like to sleep on my humans laps, backs, or heads
(which ever part is available for any length of
uninterrupted quality time), I love to play with cat
teasers, laser pointers, or any unsuspecting bug,
and I love to eat spaghetti. Also I have quite a
vocabulary which includes all sorts of meows, mews,
and purrs which I skillfully utilize when bored,
excited, or just for fun.
So I hope this will entice you to call the shelter
at 774-1263 to set up a time to visit with me!
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you? Check out the complete list of HSHC adoptable pets at
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