About Peppercorn (in Foster)
Well, hey there! Didn't think I'd ever get my interview on the interweb! I've been a bit poorly for some time, ever since I got surrendered to HSHC in September. My owner could not afford to care for me, but I'd lived with them for six years. I'm 11-years-old now, and just a bit worried that folks won't want me. I am a bit on the skinny side, all black with a tuft of white chest hair and big golden eyes. I can tell you that I've had a belly ache that I just can't seem to kick. They call it pancreatitis, and I'm taking medicine and eating a specific diet to deal with it. I also have something called Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC), which means when I get stressed, I can develop UTIs. Lately, however, I've been bunking with a foster mom and her little boy; I'm having the time of my life, with no stress! Here is a quote from her:
He is an angel! He loves being petted and is the ultimate purring lap cat. He gets along great with my 4-year-old son, and I'm sure he'll bring joy to any family!
I have picked my foster mom as my special human and follow her everywhere. My favorite spot in the house is the cat tree, looking out the window. I am on a very strict diet and can't have treats, but I am very food-motivated. I like to follow the boy as he goes to the table, smelling all the yummies there. If you are a cat lover and would like to make a sweet older gentleman a happy camper, please request a visit with Peppercorn. 1-13-25
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.
