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Marbles and his four siblings (Scrabble, Scategories, Parcheeesi, & Yahtzee) were born near an elementary school to a grey stray momma and a big, fluffy, black polydactyl (extra toes) stray pappa. Three of the 5 kittens are also big footed polydactyls. Marbles is 1 of those 3! Luckily, neighbors fed and provided them shelter for the kittens & momma until they reached out to our shelter for help.
Marbles & siblings were older (8 weeks old) when they entered an ARC foster home, so socialization was needed. Marbles was the first to receive a name. He was named Marbles because the foster father stated that he sounded like he was gargling marbles when he first arrived. His other siblings were then named after old-time games the foster family played when they were young. Marbles no longer sounds like he was gargling marbles, rather, he purrs all the time! The vet never found anything wrong with his breathing as a young kitten, so we believe he either grew out of it or Marbles was just trying to find is purr. And boy did he ever!
All the kittens all had some access to the dogs in the foster home, but that was limited as to not frighten them during thier socialization. The kittens could probably acclimate to a home with dogs if the dog has already been around cats. While Scategories, Parcheeesi, & Yahtzee went to the shelter at 4 months of age, Marbles stayed at the foster home with brother Scrabble so he could get more socialization since Scrabble was the last of the 5 kittens to be caught and brought to the foster home. They love cuddling and playing together.
You may also expedite the adoption process (for any cat/kitten) by filling out the Adoption Pre-Approval form on our website, https://nokillarc.org/adoptable-cats It can be found underneath the listing of all of our adoptable cats.
Marbles and his four siblings (Scrabble, Scategories, Parcheeesi, & Yahtzee) were born near an elementary school to a grey stray momma and a big, fluffy, black polydactyl (extra toes) stray pappa. Three of the 5 kittens are also big footed polydactyls. Marbles is 1 of those 3! Luckily, neighbors fed and provided them shelter for the kittens & momma until they reached out to our shelter for help.
Marbles & siblings were older (8 weeks old) when they entered an ARC foster home, so socialization was needed. Marbles was the first to receive a name. He was named Marbles because the foster father stated that he sounded like he was gargling marbles when he first arrived. His other siblings were then named after old-time games the foster family played when they were young. Marbles no longer sounds like he was gargling marbles, rather, he purrs all the time! The vet never found anything wrong with his breathing as a young kitten, so we believe he either grew out of it or Marbles was just trying to find is purr. And boy did he ever!
All the kittens all had some access to the dogs in the foster home, but that was limited as to not frighten them during thier socialization. The kittens could probably acclimate to a home with dogs if the dog has already been around cats. While Scategories, Parcheeesi, & Yahtzee went to the shelter at 4 months of age, Marbles stayed at the foster home with brother Scrabble so he could get more socialization since Scrabble was the last of the 5 kittens to be caught and brought to the foster home. They love cuddling and playing together.
You may also expedite the adoption process (for any cat/kitten) by filling out the Adoption Pre-Approval form on our website, https://nokillarc.org/adoptable-cats It can be found underneath the listing of all of our adoptable cats.
You MUST first call or email to set up an appointment so that we can dedicate time to finding you the right fit!
2.
Submit Application
We will then call vet reference and personal refs listed.
3.
Take the Pet Home
After we call your references, if you are a good match for the pet you are applying for, we will set up an adoption day.
Additional adoption info
Animals are shown by appointment only at our shelter, which can be arranged by contacting Vicki Hess directly at vicki@nokillarc.org.
Animal adoption fees vary depending on the animal. Understand that ALL animals from Animal Resource Center are spayed / neutered, up to date on vaccinations, have had blood / parasite screening and will be microchipped upon adoption.
If interested in adopting an animal from Animal Resource Center after scheduling an appointment to meet them, you must fill out an application and provide a vet reference as well as two personal references.
If your application is approved, we will conduct a home visit with the animal to ensure that your home and family members are a good fit for them and you!
If you cannot keep your pet adopted from Animal Resource Center, you MUST return the pet to us.
Animals are shown by appointment only at our shelter, which can be arranged by contacting Vicki Hess directly at vicki@nokillarc.org.
Animal adoption fees vary depending on the animal. Understand that ALL animals from Animal Resource Center are spayed / neutered, up to date on vaccinations, have had blood / parasite screening and will be microchipped upon adoption.
If interested in adopting an animal from Animal Resource Center after scheduling an appointment to meet them, you must fill out an application and provide a vet reference as well as two personal references.
If your application is approved, we will conduct a home visit with the animal to ensure that your home and family members are a good fit for them and you!
If you cannot keep your pet adopted from Animal Resource Center, you MUST return the pet to us.
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To find out the dates and times of upcoming events, visit our "Events" at http://www.nokillarc.org.
Follow us on Facebook! "Nokillarc.org" Bloomsburg, Pa
Follow us on Instagram! "animal_resource_center"
More about this shelter
The Animal Resource Center of Bloomsburg PA is a non-profit, no-kill, organization whose purpose is to provide shelter for homeless, abused, and neglected domestic animals; educate the public on the welfare and care of cats and dogs; and act as advocates for animal rights. We are also dedicated to promoting the spaying and neutering of cats and dogs; thereby, reducing the number of homeless and abandoned animals.
If you are interested in adopting, please contact:
For dogs, contact Vicki@nokillarc.org or 570-784-3669 ext 1
OR
For cats, contact Mattie@nokillarc.org or 570-784-3669 ext 2
We are located in Bloomsburg, PA. Distance from major cities: 40 minutes SE of Williamsport, 45 minutes SW of Wilkes-Barre, 90 minutes N of Harrisburg, 2 hours NW of Philadelphia, 2.5 hours W of New York City.
The Animal Resource Center of Bloomsburg PA is a non-profit, no-kill, organization whose purpose is to provide shelter for homeless, abused, and neglected domestic animals; educate the public on the welfare and care of cats and dogs; and act as advocates for animal rights. We are also dedicated to promoting the spaying and neutering of cats and dogs; thereby, reducing the number of homeless and abandoned animals.
If you are interested in adopting, please contact:
For dogs, contact Vicki@nokillarc.org or 570-784-3669 ext 1
OR
For cats, contact Mattie@nokillarc.org or 570-784-3669 ext 2
We are located in Bloomsburg, PA. Distance from major cities: 40 minutes SE of Williamsport, 45 minutes SW of Wilkes-Barre, 90 minutes N of Harrisburg, 2 hours NW of Philadelphia, 2.5 hours W of New York City.
