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***The adoption process starts with an application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org***
This itty-bitty black and white kitty is Patchy! Patchy is just a petite lil thing born April of 2023. If we could only use one adjective to describe Patchy is would have to be playful. Patchy just loves toys, running around and playing. She is very inquisitive and likes to try to figure things out. Patchy was found as a little kitten in a colony but she wasn't feeling good, so she came into the shelter to get better. As it turned out, Patchy was Feline Leukemia (FeLV) positive so she stayed. Patchy loves other cats and sadly, we have several FeLV positive kitties right now but that works for her because she has lots of friends! She particularly enjoys spending time with Gilligan because he is super active and playful too. They would make a great pair to head to a home together.
Feline Leukemia is a virus that lives in the cat after being exposed. What that means is that their immune system is compromised and they might be more susceptible to getting sick IF exposed. FeLV is most often spread via birth from an infected mom (most likely Patchy's instance) or through sexual transmission or deep bite wound. So if a cat is altered that generally removes those transmissions from being an issue since altered cats are not reproducing or fighting for territory. It is thought that FeLV cats can also spread the virus through long term, close contact although the exact definition of long term and close contact has not been determined. Therefore it is generally recommended that FeLV positive cats are homed with other positive FeLV positives. However, there are very effective vaccinations that can be used to protect non-positive cats in a home as well.
Back to Patchy....she would love an active home that is ok with her playful antics and silly craziness. A friend would be great and her buddy Gilligan would be ideal! She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations and microchipped. As always, our adoption fee for cats/kittens is free will to approved applicants.
May 2, 2024, 5:37 pm
***The adoption process starts with an application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org***
This itty-bitty black and white kitty is Patchy! Patchy is just a petite lil thing born April of 2023. If we could only use one adjective to describe Patchy is would have to be playful. Patchy just loves toys, running around and playing. She is very inquisitive and likes to try to figure things out. Patchy was found as a little kitten in a colony but she wasn't feeling good, so she came into the shelter to get better. As it turned out, Patchy was Feline Leukemia (FeLV) positive so she stayed. Patchy loves other cats and sadly, we have several FeLV positive kitties right now but that works for her because she has lots of friends! She particularly enjoys spending time with Gilligan because he is super active and playful too. They would make a great pair to head to a home together.
Feline Leukemia is a virus that lives in the cat after being exposed. What that means is that their immune system is compromised and they might be more susceptible to getting sick IF exposed. FeLV is most often spread via birth from an infected mom (most likely Patchy's instance) or through sexual transmission or deep bite wound. So if a cat is altered that generally removes those transmissions from being an issue since altered cats are not reproducing or fighting for territory. It is thought that FeLV cats can also spread the virus through long term, close contact although the exact definition of long term and close contact has not been determined. Therefore it is generally recommended that FeLV positive cats are homed with other positive FeLV positives. However, there are very effective vaccinations that can be used to protect non-positive cats in a home as well.
Back to Patchy....she would love an active home that is ok with her playful antics and silly craziness. A friend would be great and her buddy Gilligan would be ideal! She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations and microchipped. As always, our adoption fee for cats/kittens is free will to approved applicants.
All interested parties must fill out an adoption application and be approved prior to adoption. If a family has currently, or in the recent past had pets then a veterinary reference is required. If not then two personal references are required. Our adoption fees for dogs range from $150-$300. Our adoption fee for cats is free will donation. After an adoption has been approved an adoption contract must be signed.
All interested parties must fill out an adoption application and be approved prior to adoption. If a family has currently, or in the recent past had pets then a veterinary reference is required. If not then two personal references are required. Our adoption fees for dogs range from $150-$300. Our adoption fee for cats is free will donation. After an adoption has been approved an adoption contract must be signed.
Check out all of our pets online at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org or send in an application to meet a specific pet! Once our shelter is open for operation stop in during our open hours to visit with a fuzzy friend in person.
Check out all of our pets online at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org or send in an application to meet a specific pet! Once our shelter is open for operation stop in during our open hours to visit with a fuzzy friend in person.
More about this shelter
The ECAS is an all volunteer, no kill shelter. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome pets in need due to neglect, abandonment, abuse or from simply not being wanted! We started in 2010 due to a need in our community. We are currently a foster based organization and we are currently building our new shelter facility. We work hand in hand with other rescue and shelters in the area to help out when and where we are needed.
The ECAS is an all volunteer, no kill shelter. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome pets in need due to neglect, abandonment, abuse or from simply not being wanted! We started in 2010 due to a need in our community. We are currently a foster based organization and we are currently building our new shelter facility. We work hand in hand with other rescue and shelters in the area to help out when and where we are needed.
