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Meet Arnie,the boy with the very calm, curious and sweet disposition. He welcomes meeting new people and loves to be cuddled. He loves to sit by a window to see what is going on outside. He is friendly with strangers. He is a sweet boy that loves to chase toys and play. He also LOVES to be held. If you want a special kitty that will follow you around or just chill out and watch TV with you, then he is the perfect cat for you. If you want a cat that will interact with you and have conversations with you, then Arnie is who you have been looking for. He will love you completely and trust you forever. His foster has an 11 year old grandson that Arnie enjoys when he visits, so he is good with older kids that are kind. Arnie would like you to know he is friendly, and always uses his litter box, loves looking out the window, and would appreciate your love and return it with his whole heart. Arnie also has a secret power - he is a hero cat. His foster mom was standing by a screen door, getting ready to step outside when Arnie started to growl.... his foster mom had never heard him growl before, so she looked out the door before she opened it; what she saw was a very large black snake basking in the sun. Had she not been warned by Arnie, she most likely would have stepped on the snake. But Arnie saved the day! Arnie got lots of extra petting and snuggles and was told what a special brave boy he is!
Meet Arnie,the boy with the very calm, curious and sweet disposition. He welcomes meeting new people and loves to be cuddled. He loves to sit by a window to see what is going on outside. He is friendly with strangers. He is a sweet boy that loves to chase toys and play. He also LOVES to be held. If you want a special kitty that will follow you around or just chill out and watch TV with you, then he is the perfect cat for you. If you want a cat that will interact with you and have conversations with you, then Arnie is who you have been looking for. He will love you completely and trust you forever. His foster has an 11 year old grandson that Arnie enjoys when he visits, so he is good with older kids that are kind. Arnie would like you to know he is friendly, and always uses his litter box, loves looking out the window, and would appreciate your love and return it with his whole heart. Arnie also has a secret power - he is a hero cat. His foster mom was standing by a screen door, getting ready to step outside when Arnie started to growl.... his foster mom had never heard him growl before, so she looked out the door before she opened it; what she saw was a very large black snake basking in the sun. Had she not been warned by Arnie, she most likely would have stepped on the snake. But Arnie saved the day! Arnie got lots of extra petting and snuggles and was told what a special brave boy he is!
Apply online at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SHDY/Cat
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Interview
We will call to discuss the kind of cat you would like to add to your family. We will also contact your vet and references so let them know!
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Approve Application
You receive an email with a tentative approval pending your home visit, with a link to schedule it at your convenience.
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Home Check
A quick video home visit to alert you to any dangers in your home or areas of concerns for a cat (example - crystal glassware on shelves).
5.
Meet the Pet
Come meet a specific cat at a meet and greet planned for you or come to one of our adoption events to pick out your new friend.
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Sign Adoption Contract
The adoption contract lists your responsibilities for the safety and health of your new family member.
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Pay Fee
The fee is $125 for kittens and $75 for adult cats. You can pay via credit card at the same time you electronically sign your contract.
Additional adoption info
Shady's Paw Animal Rescue works diligently to pair our cats with the perfect home. The adoption process can be done in a few hours or it can take weeks - it just depends on when your references call us back and when you schedule your home visit.
Shady's Paw Animal Rescue works diligently to pair our cats with the perfect home. The adoption process can be done in a few hours or it can take weeks - it just depends on when your references call us back and when you schedule your home visit.
We are a foster based rescue. Adoption events are held regularly in the community at Petco Winchester and some kittens are housed at the Petco in Warrenton. Additional events are held at area festivals, wineries, breweries, and parks. Approved adopters can schedule a private meet and greet with their chosen pet.
We are a foster based rescue. Adoption events are held regularly in the community at Petco Winchester and some kittens are housed at the Petco in Warrenton. Additional events are held at area festivals, wineries, breweries, and parks. Approved adopters can schedule a private meet and greet with their chosen pet.
More about this rescue
Shady’s Paw Animal Rescue works to improve the lives of cats and the people who care for them in Lake Holiday and the surrounding areas through 1) TNR and colony management, 2) fostering and adoptions, 3) educating the public on best practices for feline care in the home or colony setting, and 4) supporting the needs of cats in the communities we serve.
Shady’s Paw Animal Rescue works to improve the lives of cats and the people who care for them in Lake Holiday and the surrounding areas through 1) TNR and colony management, 2) fostering and adoptions, 3) educating the public on best practices for feline care in the home or colony setting, and 4) supporting the needs of cats in the communities we serve.
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