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Speck is a beautiful, volunteer-favorite, a 13-year-old, long-haired, tabby girl with bright green eyes. Originally surrendered to HART in the Fall of 2021, Speck was adopted shortly thereafter but was then returned to us, at no fault of her own, because her household was not a good fit for her. She enjoys spending time with people, and while she has a somewhat reserved, subtle personality, she likes gentle attention and receiving scratches and pets. She is looking for a calm, quiet home without young children or dogs - but would do ok with cats that respect her space. She will be happy as your low-key feline buddy.
Speck has significant environmental and flea allergies which are well-managed by feeding her a special, non-prescription, limited-ingredient diet (duck is the primary ingredient), giving her daily medication and supplements, and ensuring she is not exposed to fleas (we recommend using flea preventative year-round). Speck also is hyper-thyroid. She takes medication twice per day for this, in a little pill wrap or pill pocket. Our Adoption Team will review her specific health needs with you before adoption. We will require that her adopters have a well-established relationship with a trusted veterinarian and that they be experienced cat guardians.
We would love for Speck to find a home of her very own for her golden years. Please submit an adoption application and come in to meet this special kitty in Room 1.
Go to our website, www.hartofme.org, to submit your online application today!
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Speck is a beautiful, volunteer-favorite, a 13-year-old, long-haired, tabby girl with bright green eyes. Originally surrendered to HART in the Fall of 2021, Speck was adopted shortly thereafter but was then returned to us, at no fault of her own, because her household was not a good fit for her. She enjoys spending time with people, and while she has a somewhat reserved, subtle personality, she likes gentle attention and receiving scratches and pets. She is looking for a calm, quiet home without young children or dogs - but would do ok with cats that respect her space. She will be happy as your low-key feline buddy.
Speck has significant environmental and flea allergies which are well-managed by feeding her a special, non-prescription, limited-ingredient diet (duck is the primary ingredient), giving her daily medication and supplements, and ensuring she is not exposed to fleas (we recommend using flea preventative year-round). Speck also is hyper-thyroid. She takes medication twice per day for this, in a little pill wrap or pill pocket. Our Adoption Team will review her specific health needs with you before adoption. We will require that her adopters have a well-established relationship with a trusted veterinarian and that they be experienced cat guardians.
We would love for Speck to find a home of her very own for her golden years. Please submit an adoption application and come in to meet this special kitty in Room 1.
Go to our website, www.hartofme.org, to submit your online application today!
All adopters must agree to our indoor-only policy. Our adoption application and more information is online at www.hartofme.com/adopt
All adopters must agree to our indoor-only policy. Our adoption application and more information is online at www.hartofme.com/adopt
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HART is open to visitors 1-4pm on Wednesdays and 11am-4pm on Saturdays. Kittens do not live at the shelter. For kitten adoptions or off-hours shelter tours, please email info@hartofme.com to make an appointment.
HART is open to visitors 1-4pm on Wednesdays and 11am-4pm on Saturdays. Kittens do not live at the shelter. For kitten adoptions or off-hours shelter tours, please email info@hartofme.com to make an appointment.
More about this rescue
The Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART) of Maine is a non-profit, no-kill, all-volunteer, open-environment shelter and adoption center for cats in Cumberland, Maine.
The Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART) of Maine is a non-profit, no-kill, all-volunteer, open-environment shelter and adoption center for cats in Cumberland, Maine.
