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Laurel has a sweet nature that is hidden behind her self-preservation instincts. Yes, she is a shy kitty who may never be a lap cat, but she is curious about her human companions and their strange (non-cat-like) habits. She watches from up high or in a cubby hole, taking it all in with her amazing, intelligent eyes. She will push beyond her self-imposed boundaries for a Churu treat, though! Offer one gently to her and she will slowly stretch her nose out for a sniff and lick, then cautiously step one paw forward, and then the other. Soon she is halfway out of her cubby and ravenously enjoying the treat. In these moments, you can see the kitty she wants to be. In her time with me, she has re-learned how to play with toys, is learning how to enjoy human touch (she has purred and made biscuits for me!), and to trust that people will be good to her. I suspect her time outside has made her wary of what could happen next, but those memories can be wiped clean with time, patience, and a lot of love. She is friendly with other kitties, does not flinch when dogs bark, and tolerates young kids (but may hide when they're running around). You know those heartwarming stories of a cat who just needs love to be who they were meant to be and a year later, they are their human's best friend? That's Laurel. Are you willing to be the one to make her story a dream-come-true?
Words to Describe Me: Shy, Gentle, Wary
Favorite Place to Sleep: In a cubby or on a tall cat tree
Favorite Toy: Ribbon wand, that rainbow one with the short clear handle that's everywhere on Amazon
Kitty's Likes: Nose boops, churu treats, ribbon wands
Kitty's Dislikes: be approached over the head with your hand
Fastest Way to Get Me to Purr: Churus or other pureed treats fed by hand
Favorite Treat: Churu
When I Grow Up, I Want to Be: My true, un-scared self
Good with Cats: Likes cats given a proper introduction.
Good with Dogs: Ambivalent towards dogs.
Good with Children: Can live in a house with children over the age of 12, but also ok if younger children visit occasionally.
Companion Animal: Not necessary.
Health information: All cats and kittens will be spayed or neutered, FeLV / FIV tested (as indicated by age), receive vaccinations appropriate for age, preventative deworming, and microchipping prior to adoption as appropriate by age.
Adoption Process: Our adoptable animals are located at one of our adoption centers or in foster homes. We require interested parties to apply prior to meeting to ensure a good match. Applications can be submitted on our website at www.savingonelife.org/adopt/apply.
PetSmart Adoption Centers:For more information on our locations, visit https://www.savingonelife.org/adopt/locations.
Laurel has a sweet nature that is hidden behind her self-preservation instincts. Yes, she is a shy kitty who may never be a lap cat, but she is curious about her human companions and their strange (non-cat-like) habits. She watches from up high or in a cubby hole, taking it all in with her amazing, intelligent eyes. She will push beyond her self-imposed boundaries for a Churu treat, though! Offer one gently to her and she will slowly stretch her nose out for a sniff and lick, then cautiously step one paw forward, and then the other. Soon she is halfway out of her cubby and ravenously enjoying the treat. In these moments, you can see the kitty she wants to be. In her time with me, she has re-learned how to play with toys, is learning how to enjoy human touch (she has purred and made biscuits for me!), and to trust that people will be good to her. I suspect her time outside has made her wary of what could happen next, but those memories can be wiped clean with time, patience, and a lot of love. She is friendly with other kitties, does not flinch when dogs bark, and tolerates young kids (but may hide when they're running around). You know those heartwarming stories of a cat who just needs love to be who they were meant to be and a year later, they are their human's best friend? That's Laurel. Are you willing to be the one to make her story a dream-come-true?
Words to Describe Me: Shy, Gentle, Wary
Favorite Place to Sleep: In a cubby or on a tall cat tree
Favorite Toy: Ribbon wand, that rainbow one with the short clear handle that's everywhere on Amazon
Kitty's Likes: Nose boops, churu treats, ribbon wands
Kitty's Dislikes: be approached over the head with your hand
Fastest Way to Get Me to Purr: Churus or other pureed treats fed by hand
Favorite Treat: Churu
When I Grow Up, I Want to Be: My true, un-scared self
Good with Cats: Likes cats given a proper introduction.
Good with Dogs: Ambivalent towards dogs.
Good with Children: Can live in a house with children over the age of 12, but also ok if younger children visit occasionally.
Companion Animal: Not necessary.
Health information: All cats and kittens will be spayed or neutered, FeLV / FIV tested (as indicated by age), receive vaccinations appropriate for age, preventative deworming, and microchipping prior to adoption as appropriate by age.
Adoption Process: Our adoptable animals are located at one of our adoption centers or in foster homes. We require interested parties to apply prior to meeting to ensure a good match. Applications can be submitted on our website at www.savingonelife.org/adopt/apply.
PetSmart Adoption Centers:For more information on our locations, visit https://www.savingonelife.org/adopt/locations.
All Applications are completed online. Please allow 24 hours for processing.
https://www.savingonelife.org/adopt/apply/
2.
Meet the Pet
Once approved, a meet 'n' greet will be scheduled.
3.
Sign Adoption Contract
If the meet 'n' greet is a match, the contract will be completed and adoption fee will need to be remitted.
Additional adoption info
We will adopt to out of state adopters but we do NOT ship animals under any conditions. You must come to us in person to meet the animal and make sure it is a mutual match. We have had many adopters come from the states around us and drive or fly with their new family member back.
We will adopt to out of state adopters but we do NOT ship animals under any conditions. You must come to us in person to meet the animal and make sure it is a mutual match. We have had many adopters come from the states around us and drive or fly with their new family member back.
Some of our "ready to adopt" felines are located at one of our Arizona PetSmart locations. https://www.savingonelife.org/adopt/locations/
We also have a small satellite operation in San Diego with adoption events on select Saturdays at the PetSmart Escondido store.
We highly recommend applying in advance in order to increase your opportunity at adopting the kitty you are interested in. Applications are processed in the order they were received. If you have questions, please email adoptions@savingonelife.org.
Some of our "ready to adopt" felines are located at one of our Arizona PetSmart locations. https://www.savingonelife.org/adopt/locations/
We also have a small satellite operation in San Diego with adoption events on select Saturdays at the PetSmart Escondido store.
We highly recommend applying in advance in order to increase your opportunity at adopting the kitty you are interested in. Applications are processed in the order they were received. If you have questions, please email adoptions@savingonelife.org.
More about this rescue
Saving One Life is a completely foster based, volunteer run, never kill rescue. Our motto is that although we can't save the world, it makes a world of difference to the ones we do save.
If you find a litter of kittens or your cat accidentally got pregnant - please contact us if you are able to foster them at intake@savingonelife.org. We cannot take in more animals without foster homes. All supplies and vet care will be taken care of - all you have to do is open your home and heart to them until they can find homes of their own!
All of our adoptable animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested for felv/fiv (Cats), dewormed, and microchipped. Adoption fees range depending on the animal's age and breed. All adoption fees assist other animals in our care - we do not have any paid employees. We are a completely never kill group that provides sanctuary to any "unadoptable" animals that come into our care including hospice care.
Saving One Life is a completely foster based, volunteer run, never kill rescue. Our motto is that although we can't save the world, it makes a world of difference to the ones we do save.
If you find a litter of kittens or your cat accidentally got pregnant - please contact us if you are able to foster them at intake@savingonelife.org. We cannot take in more animals without foster homes. All supplies and vet care will be taken care of - all you have to do is open your home and heart to them until they can find homes of their own!
All of our adoptable animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested for felv/fiv (Cats), dewormed, and microchipped. Adoption fees range depending on the animal's age and breed. All adoption fees assist other animals in our care - we do not have any paid employees. We are a completely never kill group that provides sanctuary to any "unadoptable" animals that come into our care including hospice care.
