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This helps North West Animal Shelter Society with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Black (All)
Age
1 year 9 months old, Young
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
Hair Length
short
My details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
FOR ADOPTION: SPRUCE is a 1.5 year old female semi feral cat that is look for her happily ever after as a SHOP CAT. This beautiful girl was trapped along with her two siblings and two adult female cats near the New to You in Smithers in November of 2022 when she was approximately 4 months old. Her two siblings tamed down quickly and found homes as loved family pets. The two females proved to be truly feral and found a home together as barn type cats once they were spayed. Spruce has always rode the middle line between tame and feral. She heavily relies on humans for her food and safety and will comfortably share space with humans. She is comfortable enough for play and lounging while we are in the same room as her but she detests the idea of being pet or held. We are able to handle Spruce for routine vet care and transport but she hates every minute of it. After 15 months of dedicated taming efforts including calming supplements and medications and time in a Foster home, we’ve become resigned to the fact that we need to give Spruce what she is so clearly asking for. Spruce is looking for a living situation where she will be indoor only but able to exist without much human contact. She is phenomenal with other cats and comfortable with calm respectful dogs. Spruce’s dream life would be as head of rodent control in a warehouse or industrial shop with a few other cats to work and play with. Alternatively if you don’t care too much about cuddling or petting your cat Spruce could be a good companion in a home. Because Spruce has been with us since such a young age, she has no life skills in regards to predators or traffics. Placing her in a barn type situation where she would undoubtedly flee to the outdoors when she was first set free would be a death sentence for her. She is spayed, vaccinated and up to date on parasite control. If you’ve been looking for an independent feline to keep your rodent population under control, apply today at www.NWAS.ca for a chance to meet SPRUCE. #NWASSpruce #shopcat #rodentcontrol
FOR ADOPTION: SPRUCE is a 1.5 year old female semi feral cat that is look for her happily ever after as a SHOP CAT. This beautiful girl was trapped along with her two siblings and two adult female cats near the New to You in Smithers in November of 2022 when she was approximately 4 months old. Her two siblings tamed down quickly and found homes as loved family pets. The two females proved to be truly feral and found a home together as barn type cats once they were spayed. Spruce has always rode the middle line between tame and feral. She heavily relies on humans for her food and safety and will comfortably share space with humans. She is comfortable enough for play and lounging while we are in the same room as her but she detests the idea of being pet or held. We are able to handle Spruce for routine vet care and transport but she hates every minute of it. After 15 months of dedicated taming efforts including calming supplements and medications and time in a Foster home, we’ve become resigned to the fact that we need to give Spruce what she is so clearly asking for. Spruce is looking for a living situation where she will be indoor only but able to exist without much human contact. She is phenomenal with other cats and comfortable with calm respectful dogs. Spruce’s dream life would be as head of rodent control in a warehouse or industrial shop with a few other cats to work and play with. Alternatively if you don’t care too much about cuddling or petting your cat Spruce could be a good companion in a home. Because Spruce has been with us since such a young age, she has no life skills in regards to predators or traffics. Placing her in a barn type situation where she would undoubtedly flee to the outdoors when she was first set free would be a death sentence for her. She is spayed, vaccinated and up to date on parasite control. If you’ve been looking for an independent feline to keep your rodent population under control, apply today at www.NWAS.ca for a chance to meet SPRUCE. #NWASSpruce #shopcat #rodentcontrol
All animals are vet checked before adoption. This usually includes deworming, revolution (for mites and fleas) and vaccinations. Adult animals are all spayed or neutered before adoption and all puppies/kittens are required to be spayed or neutered as soon as they are old enough. Potential adopters must be willing to travel to Smithers to pick up their new pet.
To apply for a pet please complete an adoption application online (www.nwas.ca) or download and return it to NWAS by email (info@nwas.ca) or mail (Box 3064, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0) if your application is approved we will then set up a meeting.
Fees: ADULT DOGS $200, PUPPIES $100 + a $75 deposit towards spay/neuter (local adoptions) ADULT CATS $75 KITTENS $50 plus a $25 deposit towards spay/neuter (local adoptions)
All animals are vet checked before adoption. This usually includes deworming, revolution (for mites and fleas) and vaccinations. Adult animals are all spayed or neutered before adoption and all puppies/kittens are required to be spayed or neutered as soon as they are old enough. Potential adopters must be willing to travel to Smithers to pick up their new pet.
To apply for a pet please complete an adoption application online (www.nwas.ca) or download and return it to NWAS by email (info@nwas.ca) or mail (Box 3064, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0) if your application is approved we will then set up a meeting.
Fees: ADULT DOGS $200, PUPPIES $100 + a $75 deposit towards spay/neuter (local adoptions) ADULT CATS $75 KITTENS $50 plus a $25 deposit towards spay/neuter (local adoptions)
Go meet their pets
If you are interested in volunteering at the shelter please email info@nwas.ca
If you are interested in meeting an animal for adoption please fill out an adoption application on our website www.nwas.ca
If you are interested in volunteering at the shelter please email info@nwas.ca
If you are interested in meeting an animal for adoption please fill out an adoption application on our website www.nwas.ca
More about this rescue
We are a very small volunteer group that is passionate about helping animals in need.
In addition to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing pets in need we:
Run a Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP): We work with Babine Pet Hospital and BV Vet Clinic to provide financial help to individuals and families who cannot afford the full cost of spaying or neutering their pets
Spay and Neuter Education
Humane Animal Education and visits to local schools
Pet health care counselling; training referrals
Complimentary lost and found postings on our website and Facebook page
Provide free feral mousers to responsible farmers upon request
We are a very small volunteer group that is passionate about helping animals in need.
In addition to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing pets in need we:
Run a Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP): We work with Babine Pet Hospital and BV Vet Clinic to provide financial help to individuals and families who cannot afford the full cost of spaying or neutering their pets
Spay and Neuter Education
Humane Animal Education and visits to local schools
Pet health care counselling; training referrals
Complimentary lost and found postings on our website and Facebook page
Provide free feral mousers to responsible farmers upon request
