How're you doing? I'm hanging in there, but every day it gets harder to stay positive. However, I had a pleasant visit with the interviewer lady (IL) the other day, and she made me feel very good about myself. As soon as she opened my door, she said, "You look like a British Shorthair cat!" She told me my thick coat, stocky body, and broad, round face shape were the reason. She also said that my current photos may not reflect it, but she sees it! She said BSHs are known for their calm, gentle temperament, and females weigh between 7 and 12 lbs. I weigh 12.3. She said my owner had described me to the HSHC staff as a very laid-back cat, even lazy! I am prone to jumping into laps for a cuddle. I do well with other cats, but I don't usually interact unless I get an energy spurt and want to play. I am fond of batting at wand toys while lying down. She said I had no problem with eating and would eat anything. My owner surrendered 2 other cats and me to the HSHC on February 17 due to allergies. I am a 3-year-old, spayed DSH tabby. My owner found me as a stray, and I have lived with her all my life. It should come as no surprise that upon arrival, I was frightened, unsure, and depressed, which caused me to lose my appetite. The Feline Care Specialists soon discovered that I was not eating because I was lonely. They call this being a "social eater". I believe that many cats who find themselves in a new place with new people do not feel like eating. Anyway, I was in the middle of a comprehensive bath when the IL opened my door. In order to find out if she was friendly, I hopped down from my perch and approached her. That is when she gave me the compliment about BSHs, and I put my head in her hand. She told me my tabby coat was exceedingly soft, and I began to purr. Suddenly, I felt compelled to consume my untouched breakfast, yum. Since the HSHC staff and the volunteers cannot sit with me for every meal, I have a suggestion. If you're looking for a loving, gentle, and affectionate companion, please come to the shelter and meet me today. Bring me home, and I promise to bring calm, warmth, and many cuddles to your life. Let's make this happen-adopt me and let's start our new chapter together! Do we have a deal? 3-7-26
Important Notice: A “meet and greet” with any existing dogs in your home is required, supervised by our team in our play areas. We encourage bringing your family and current dogs, especially if traveling from afar. Cats are not required for a meet and greet.
Adoption Hours: Daily 12-5PM, closed Wednesdays. No appointment needed, unless the dog or cat is in foster! Apply and then call us at 317-773-4974 to set up a meet and greet with an pet in foster care.
Dog Adoption Fees:
- Under 1 year: $200
- 1-4 years: $100
- 5-9 years: $55
- 10+ years: $35
*The non-refundable hold fee is $40.
Included with Dog Adoptions:
- Heartworm Test (age appropriate)
- At least one round of age appropriate vaccinations
- At least one round of flea/tick preventative
- Complimentary Bag of Food
- Complimentary Wellness Exam & Rabies Vaccine
Cat Adoption Fees:
- Under 1 year: $100
- 1-4 years: $65
- 5-9 years: $35
- 10+ years: $25
Included with Cat Adoptions:
- Feline Leukemia/FIV Test (age appropriate)
- At least one round of age appropriate vaccinations
- At least one round of flea/tick preventative
- Complimentary Bag of Food
- Complimentary Wellness Exam & Rabies Vaccine
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Not Quite Ready To Adopt?
You can make an immeasurable impact by opening your home and your heart to an animal in need. Fostering is a great opportunity to introduce a pet into your home without making a lifelong commitment. Many of our foster humans end up adopting their fostered animals, but many also choose to just provide the temporary shelter and love our animals need to get through a trying time.
