Fran In 2022, I was surrendered to HSHC because the dog in the home would not tolerate living with me. I was only 10 months old. I was adopted six days later and lived with this owner for 2.5 years. Unfortunately, I arrived as a stray on June 3. My owner was contacted, but he did not want me back. He did report that I was happy living with their small dog, but the large dog was intimidating. I did well with the child in the home, but rowdy kids made me nervous. I can assure you that I am litterbox trained. I am now 3.5-years-old and, of course, I was spayed when I was here the first time. I didn`t have a great track record with human beings. I did not feel wanted in my homes, and began to distrust people. Coming to the shelter has helped me physically, but I was wary of interacting with folks. So, I have been living in a foster home since 10-4. I was so conflicted! I wanted to be loved and given affection, but I was fearful of letting my guard down. My foster mom (FM) knew I had been spicy in the shelter, but that is not the Fran that is living in her house. I`ve made a complete 180! The first day, I wanted nothing to do with her, but the next day, I decided we were best friends. I am the cuddliest cat she`s ever met. I want to curl up in a ball and be on her lap 24-7. She knew I had a bad interaction with dogs at a previous home, but I am absolutely obsessed with the dog here. Whenever he is lying down, I curl up right next to him. I know no strangers and will greet everyone as they walk in through the front door. I love string, boxes, catnip, and scratching posts (instead of furniture). My appetite is now excellent, and I have perfect litter box skills. I should have been a park ranger, because I love the outdoors, and sitting by a window is heaven to me. Loud noises, barking dogs, or being picked up are all just fine with me. FM says I`d be great in a busy household with kids and animals. My foster placement has been just what I needed to prove I am a fantastic kitty! 11-4-25
Fran In 2022, I was surrendered to HSHC because the dog in the home would not tolerate living with me. I was only 10 months old. I was adopted six days later and lived with this owner for 2.5 years. Unfortunately, I arrived as a stray on June 3. My owner was contacted, but he did not want me back. He did report that I was happy living with their small dog, but the large dog was intimidating. I did well with the child in the home, but rowdy kids made me nervous. I can assure you that I am litterbox trained. I am now 3.5-years-old and, of course, I was spayed when I was here the first time. I didn`t have a great track record with human beings. I did not feel wanted in my homes, and began to distrust people. Coming to the shelter has helped me physically, but I was wary of interacting with folks. So, I have been living in a foster home since 10-4. I was so conflicted! I wanted to be loved and given affection, but I was fearful of letting my guard down. My foster mom (FM) knew I had been spicy in the shelter, but that is not the Fran that is living in her house. I`ve made a complete 180! The first day, I wanted nothing to do with her, but the next day, I decided we were best friends. I am the cuddliest cat she`s ever met. I want to curl up in a ball and be on her lap 24-7. She knew I had a bad interaction with dogs at a previous home, but I am absolutely obsessed with the dog here. Whenever he is lying down, I curl up right next to him. I know no strangers and will greet everyone as they walk in through the front door. I love string, boxes, catnip, and scratching posts (instead of furniture). My appetite is now excellent, and I have perfect litter box skills. I should have been a park ranger, because I love the outdoors, and sitting by a window is heaven to me. Loud noises, barking dogs, or being picked up are all just fine with me. FM says I`d be great in a busy household with kids and animals. My foster placement has been just what I needed to prove I am a fantastic kitty! 11-4-25
With an open admission policy, a No-Kill philosophy, and more than 3,100 animals crossing our threshold each year, we have still maintained a 98% placement rate over the last 3 years.
This is an amazing feat for any organization…let alone one that takes in some of the most abused, injured and seriously ill animals imaginable.
With an open admission policy, a No-Kill philosophy, and more than 3,100 animals crossing our threshold each year, we have still maintained a 98% placement rate over the last 3 years.
This is an amazing feat for any organization…let alone one that takes in some of the most abused, injured and seriously ill animals imaginable.
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