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My name is Howie!

Posted over 3 years ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Cream or Ivory
Age
8 years 10 months old, Senior
Sex
Male
Pet ID
50898733
Hair Length
short

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Howie is a handsome 9-year-old gentleman with a heart as big as his personality. In one word? Amazing.

This special senior came to us when his previous family could no longer keep up with his medical care. Thanks to the incredible dedication of our veterinary team and staff, Howie’s diabetes is now in remission — something we are so proud of. Howie is happily in remission, but continued monitoring will be important to keep him feeling his best, as diabetes can sometimes require treatment again down the road.

Howie will do best with a family who can stay attentive to his health, keep him on a managed diet, and work with an established veterinarian. With consistency and care, he is doing beautifully and enjoying life to the fullest.

Howie is a total attention hog who wants to be wherever you are. He absolutely adores people, thrives on companionship, and if he thinks you’ve stopped petting too soon, he may offer a tiny reminder nip — just his funny, sweet way of asking for more love. He is affectionate, devoted, and full of personality.

Howie is a very special boy who means a great deal to us. He is looking for a home that will cherish him, stay mindful of his care, and love him for the wonderful companion he is — and in return, he will give you endless affection, loyalty, and heart.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
50898733
Contact
Address
815 S. State Hwy M553, Gwinn, MI 49841

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Adopting a friend
Dog Adoption Fee:

Puppies (up to 6 months old): $200
Juniors (6 months up to 1 year old) $170
Adults (1 year up to 8 years old): $140
Seniors (8 years on up) $50
Some dogs may have a reduced fee if they are part of an adoption program or sponsored.


Cat Adoption Fees:

Kittens (up to 6 months old): $130
Juniors (6 months up to 1 year): $90
Adults (1 year up to 8 years) $65
Seniors (8 years on up) $35
Many of our cats have a reduced fee as part of an adoption program or because they are sponsored.


Adoption Package and Adoption Fees vary depending on what small critter you are interested in. Please contact us to learn more about our other friends available for adoption!


The adoption fees include the spaying or neutering of the animal, a distemper vaccination, a rabies vaccination, a fecal sample check for parasites, microchip and a flea bath and a health check.

Adoption application

More about this shelter

We are a local non-profit organization run and staffed by your neighbors. We make decisions on caring for homeless, unwanted, abandoned and abused domestic animals based on what we believe is best for them. We have no affiliation with any larger group and we receive no funding from any larger group that might influence our decisions or actions.

We advocate only for the animals in our care to help them find their forever home with you.

UPAWS does not receive operating funds from any governmental agency. We rely on donations from our neighbors and friends to make our efforts possible. We save consistently 98% of the animals who come to us – which is an award-winning success story. We want to educate everyone on proper animal care so there soon won’t be the three percent who come to us too sick or wounded to be saved. It’s your support that makes this dream possible.

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