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Bernie is a handsome lovebug around 6 1/2 years old who wants to be your one and only. He is talkative, playful, and kind, the type of cat that really makes a house a home. Bernie is a diet controlled diabetic. This means whomever adopts him has to promise to keep him on his wet food with no kibble. He has been failed by people before, which led to him relapsing and getting ill. We want to ensure that his new owner will understand that he must be fed a very strict but easily obtainable diet. There are 2 commercially available foods that fit this bill, neither are expensive or vet prescription.
Male, Gold Tabby, 6 1/2 years old ID: 23885 Intake 12/14/23 Available as of: 01/02/24 Primary Color: Orange Tabby Weight: 7.9 Age: 6yrs 5mths 2wks
Bernie is a handsome lovebug around 6 1/2 years old who wants to be your one and only. He is talkative, playful, and kind, the type of cat that really makes a house a home. Bernie is a diet controlled diabetic. This means whomever adopts him has to promise to keep him on his wet food with no kibble. He has been failed by people before, which led to him relapsing and getting ill. We want to ensure that his new owner will understand that he must be fed a very strict but easily obtainable diet. There are 2 commercially available foods that fit this bill, neither are expensive or vet prescription.
Male, Gold Tabby, 6 1/2 years old ID: 23885 Intake 12/14/23 Available as of: 01/02/24 Primary Color: Orange Tabby Weight: 7.9 Age: 6yrs 5mths 2wks
Potential adopters are asked to fill out an adoption application.
2.
Approve Application
Shelter staff will approve or deny the application.
3.
Meet the Pet
Staff will contact the adopter and schedule an appointment time to meet and greet the animal.
4.
Sign Adoption Contract
Once the entire household meets the pet and decide they want to adopt, they will sign a contract.
5.
Take the Pet Home
Adoption fee is paid and the pet can go home.
Additional adoption info
The adoption fee is $110. This includes the spay/neuter, microchip, booster vaccines, rabies vaccine, a dose of dewormer, a dose of flea medication, and a nail trim. Dog over the age of 6 months will be tested for heartworms, cats will be tested for FeLV/FIV.
Those who rent will need to pay their pet deposit fee and obtain a copy of a permission letter from their landlord before the adoption can be completed.
Those under 12 weeks will have to return for a Rabies vaccine.
The adoption fee is $110. This includes the spay/neuter, microchip, booster vaccines, rabies vaccine, a dose of dewormer, a dose of flea medication, and a nail trim. Dog over the age of 6 months will be tested for heartworms, cats will be tested for FeLV/FIV.
Those who rent will need to pay their pet deposit fee and obtain a copy of a permission letter from their landlord before the adoption can be completed.
Those under 12 weeks will have to return for a Rabies vaccine.
Tuesday - Saturday, 12 pm to 6 pm. The shelter is closed Sundays and Mondays and all state holidays.
Tuesday - Saturday, 12 pm to 6 pm. The shelter is closed Sundays and Mondays and all state holidays.
More about this shelter
We are Animal Control for the City of Oak Ridge. Our staff consists of three Animal Control Officers, two Shelter Assistants, and one Veterinarian. Employees clean and care for the animals in our care as well as handle animal control issues in our community.
We are Animal Control for the City of Oak Ridge. Our staff consists of three Animal Control Officers, two Shelter Assistants, and one Veterinarian. Employees clean and care for the animals in our care as well as handle animal control issues in our community.