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A year ago today, this sweet girl came into our lives. The day she arrived, she was around 8 months old, very pregnant, and terrified. The very next day, she gave birth to 4 kittens - 1 was stillborn, 1 passed away the next day, and a third (RIP Troy) succumbed to a viral infection when he was 8 weeks old. Being part of a feral colony can mean that litters are compromised by inbreeding and lack of health care for these kitties compared to their more domesticated counterparts. Having a kitten die on your watch is heartbreaking. Her surviving kitten, Tux, is a handsome boy, and adored by his adoptive family. Taylor has come such a long way since those first days, where she shook, hissed and wanted no part of us. With time, lots of patience and taking things strictly at her pace, she now sleeps on our bed at night, normally tucked up by our feet, and hurries me along if I'm not getting her breakfast quickly enough (boops or nips depending on her mood). She adores our gingers, plays with any kittens we have, and seems to be enjoying just being a kitty as opposed to the life of constant litters and life in the wild that she would have had. Will she ever be a lap kitty? Probably not, but she'd make a great companion to someone willing to continue to let her grow at her own pace. Happy 1 year Anniversary of your new life Taylor, we're honoured to be part of your story ??😻🐈??
A year ago today, this sweet girl came into our lives. The day she arrived, she was around 8 months old, very pregnant, and terrified. The very next day, she gave birth to 4 kittens - 1 was stillborn, 1 passed away the next day, and a third (RIP Troy) succumbed to a viral infection when he was 8 weeks old. Being part of a feral colony can mean that litters are compromised by inbreeding and lack of health care for these kitties compared to their more domesticated counterparts. Having a kitten die on your watch is heartbreaking. Her surviving kitten, Tux, is a handsome boy, and adored by his adoptive family. Taylor has come such a long way since those first days, where she shook, hissed and wanted no part of us. With time, lots of patience and taking things strictly at her pace, she now sleeps on our bed at night, normally tucked up by our feet, and hurries me along if I'm not getting her breakfast quickly enough (boops or nips depending on her mood). She adores our gingers, plays with any kittens we have, and seems to be enjoying just being a kitty as opposed to the life of constant litters and life in the wild that she would have had. Will she ever be a lap kitty? Probably not, but she'd make a great companion to someone willing to continue to let her grow at her own pace. Happy 1 year Anniversary of your new life Taylor, we're honoured to be part of your story ??😻🐈??
All adoptions begin with an adoption application, available here or on our website (or from one of our wonderful volunteers in person). The application is reviewed by the adoptable animal's foster home as well as by the appropriate coordinator (canine/feline) to assess how the animal will fit in your home. We endeavour to respond to all applications within 72 hours, but being 100% run by volunteers sometimes we need additional time--if you haven't heard back after 72 hours, feel free to contact us to check in on your application.
Canine Adoption Fees:
$450 for puppies under 1 year of age
$375 for dogs over 1 year & under 7 years
$300 for dogs 7 years and older
Feline Adoption Fees:
$250 for kittens and cats up to 12 months old
$200 for cats between 1-6 years old
$150 for cats 6 years old and older
Adoption fees help offset the cost to our organization of providing full medical care (including spay or neuter surgery) to each animal we adopt to a furever home.
All adoptions begin with an adoption application, available here or on our website (or from one of our wonderful volunteers in person). The application is reviewed by the adoptable animal's foster home as well as by the appropriate coordinator (canine/feline) to assess how the animal will fit in your home. We endeavour to respond to all applications within 72 hours, but being 100% run by volunteers sometimes we need additional time--if you haven't heard back after 72 hours, feel free to contact us to check in on your application.
Canine Adoption Fees:
$450 for puppies under 1 year of age
$375 for dogs over 1 year & under 7 years
$300 for dogs 7 years and older
Feline Adoption Fees:
$250 for kittens and cats up to 12 months old
$200 for cats between 1-6 years old
$150 for cats 6 years old and older
Adoption fees help offset the cost to our organization of providing full medical care (including spay or neuter surgery) to each animal we adopt to a furever home.
Check our Facebook page for our adoption end fundraising events!
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Check our Facebook page for our adoption end fundraising events!
www.facebook.com/barrheadanimalrescuesociety
More about this rescue
The Barrhead Animal Rescue Society (B.A.R.S.) was established in January 2010, and is dedicated to ensuring the humane treatment of all animals in the Town of Barrhead, the County of Barrhead and surrounding areas.
We provide a safe and nurturing environment for unwanted, abandoned, lost, and mistreated pets until they can be placed into loving homes. Through proactive intervention, public education, fundraising events, and community outreach, the Barrhead Animal Rescue Society seeks to promote respect for all life by breaking the cycle of abuse, neglect, and pet overpopulation in our communities.
The Barrhead Animal Rescue Society is supported through private contributions.
The Barrhead Animal Rescue Society (B.A.R.S.) was established in January 2010, and is dedicated to ensuring the humane treatment of all animals in the Town of Barrhead, the County of Barrhead and surrounding areas.
We provide a safe and nurturing environment for unwanted, abandoned, lost, and mistreated pets until they can be placed into loving homes. Through proactive intervention, public education, fundraising events, and community outreach, the Barrhead Animal Rescue Society seeks to promote respect for all life by breaking the cycle of abuse, neglect, and pet overpopulation in our communities.
The Barrhead Animal Rescue Society is supported through private contributions.
