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My name is Luka and Riley!

Posted over 2 months ago

Cared for by Happy Cats Haven
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Adoption fee: $90

This helps Happy Cats Haven with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Brown Tabby
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
Hair Length
short

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Have you ever had that joyful experience of finally getting a shy cat to lean into petting with love? If so, Riley & Luka are looking for a Superhero just like you!

Adorable little tabby Riley came to Happy Cats after being rescued from trying to survive outside in a homeless camp, which you can tell by her tipped-ear badge of courage. Big handsome tabby Luka has white paws, vest and big green eyes. He came back to us after his guardian died and he was left alone for a long time.

They met each other at here at the Haven and have been friends ever since! They are are more than ready to have their own home and family to love.

Because of their scary early lives they needed time to learn to trust, but now they get very excited to see their friends! They greet their favorite people with lots of rubs, head bonks and chirps.

They both appreciate being able to initiate petting, but once they consent, they are very affectionate. They both love to snuggle next to you when you sit on the floor with their favorite blanket in your lap, which is a kitty magnet for them!

Riley will lay and roll in your lap, while Luka is a Sidecar Cat who loves to snuggle right next to you. They also love to be brushed during their snuggle sessions. Being picked up has been scary for them in the past, so they do best when they can be in charge of how and when they are petted.

As your favorite Kitty Admins, they can be extremely helpful about the house! We expect they’ll follow you around–especially Riley!–and give you instructions on whatever it is you’re doing. If you do well, they may even reward you with a headbonk and some purrs!

Riley is a flirty little lady once you get to know her and Luka will be your steadfast, green-eyed man of the house.

Playtime is the best way to win their hearts and keep them confident. In spite of Riley’s sweet appearance, she’s a fierce little hunter when it comes to playtime. Get out any wand toy and you won’t believe how fast she is!

Neither of them can resist when a toy disappears under a rug or blanket. They come with a Cat Dancer and fleece wand to keep increasing their confidence at their new home. This will also help them bond to their new family.

Both cats love high perches and will come with a cat tree to provide that. Riley survived by hiding up in trees when she was outside and Luka loves his high perches too. This helps them stay confident when they’re feeling a little unsafe.

They have lived at Happy Cats for many months and will need at least 2 months in their Safe Room, a quiet space to learn to trust and love their new family, as well as our Hands Off handling to help them build trust. Superhero Cats need to be the only pets in the home and do best in a home without small children.

Superhero Kitties come with a kit that helps you support them while they become the lovable companions we know they can be (http://happycatshaven.org/kitty-superhero/). This includes a home installation, a top/side loading carrier per kitty, a mini-class in Hands Off Handling, their favorite toys & bedding, 3 months of food/litter/treats, up to 1 year of professional behavioral counseling if needed.

Riley is about 4 and Luka is about 6. They can be adopted together for $90 which along with their Superhero Kit includes their spay and neuter, vaccinations, microchips, food and litter and treats for 3 months, and a free well-kitty checkup each to help you get started. Please wait at least 2 months before taking them in for their checkup.

You can click here http://happycatshaven.org/superhero-adoption-application/ to fill out a Superhero Adoption Application. Someone should get back to you within 48 hours after you send it in. If you’d like to contact someone more quickly, please call or leave a message at 719-725-4970 or 719-362-4600 to make an appointment to meet them!
Shelter
Happy Cats Haven

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Address
327 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Please go to https://happycatshaven.org/adoption-application/ to submit an Adoption Application.

2.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

We are open by appointment only during the pandemic.

Additional adoption info

We are currently doing adoptions by appointment only. Please fill out the Adoption Application on our website to get started and let us know who you're looking for. We will then make an appointment for you so you have all the time you need to choose your new best friend. Our adults and catolescents (5-12 months) are $90, which includes their spay/neuter, microchip, all vaccinations, food & litter starter kit and a free well kitty checkup. Seniors and other special needs cats include the same signing bonus and are $60. Our kittens are $145 for those under 5 months, including the same package. Cats & kittens adopted together qualify for the Friends & Family discount, with the second one half off.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Happy Cats Haven
327 Manitou Avenue
Manitou Springs CO 80829
719-362-4600
Email us at adopt@happycatshaven.org
Website: http://www.HappyCatsHaven.org

HOURS:
We are currently open by appointment only. Please give us a call to schedule a visit. We try to return all calls by the next business day.

DIRECTIONS:
We are located on the east end of Manitou Springs, just 5 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs. Take Highway 24 west (exit 141 off I-25, toward the mountains) and take the first Manitou Springs exit. Turn right and go a block past the first light at Savelli’s. We’re in a Southwest-style building on the south side of the street, with plenty of free parking!

More about this shelter

Welcome to Happy Cats Haven! We are a non-profit rescue and adoption center for homeless cats and kittens in the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado Springs. We are a Feline Friendly Shelter and guarantee safe haven for all cats we take in.

No healthy or treatable cat is euthanized, and our Live Release Rate is 98%, which means we meet the definition of a No-Kill Organization and exceed that of Socially Conscious Sheltering.

We believe that cats are valuable, lovable and trainable, not disposable. Feline Friendly means we treat our cats as individuals–with respect, compassion and positive reinforcement–to make their stay as stress-free as possible until they are adopted.

We give both our cats and our adopters the gift of time, so everyone can relax and show their true personalities. Each adoption matches our deep understanding of our cats with their new families, handcrafted for a feline lifetime.

Our ongoing support with classes and online advice continues long past adoption. We have found forever families for over 4,500 cats and kittens since 2011!