Jazzy Listen, I understand if you don`t want to read my latest interview, since the IL has now rewritten four of them. But I think you`ll want to hear the good news! You may recall that I have a history of being a scaredy cat and spent much time hiding. I had been adopted as a kitten, but the noise and chaos of living with two young kids and two dogs were just too stressful for me to cope with. Therefore, I was surrendered to the HSHC on October 14, 2024. I was alarmed by the influx of new people, the noise, and the shelter`s expectations. I used the litterbox just fine, but tended to hide in my cubby rather than come out and socialize. So, on December 13, 2024, I was sent to live with a foster mom to give me a chance to relax and be in a home environment. Initially, I was extremely shy and easily intimidated. However, my foster mom (FM) has reported that I have made so much progress. My FM calls me the `sweetest little cat`. I am very affectionate and will come to you when you call, especially if you are holding my brush. I like to be near you! I use my litterbox like a champ. I love being brushed, making biscuits on FM, and even sleeping on FM`s chest. I still prefer making the first move, as I don`t enjoy being picked up. I love receiving affection when I ask for it. I have learned to appreciate the automatic, electric feeder, and it gives me confidence that I won`t miss a meal. I tend to overeat, so please don`t allow me to snack all day. Other cats hold no interest for me. If I can hear or smell them near the door, I will hide! My favorite pastimes include watching those YouTube videos of birds and squirrels and sitting by the window. I am the perfect cat for someone who is happy having only one cat. I am now 3 years, 8 months old, and still a very pretty white-and-brown DMH tabby. I have moved back to Cattery 1 at HSHC. My idea of the perfect home is one without children under 12, and a relatively quiet atmosphere. If you do have other pets, I will need a lengthy introduction in order for me to succeed. I`m proud of my achievements and look forward to a fresh start in a forever home. 12-16-25
Jazzy Listen, I understand if you don`t want to read my latest interview, since the IL has now rewritten four of them. But I think you`ll want to hear the good news! You may recall that I have a history of being a scaredy cat and spent much time hiding. I had been adopted as a kitten, but the noise and chaos of living with two young kids and two dogs were just too stressful for me to cope with. Therefore, I was surrendered to the HSHC on October 14, 2024. I was alarmed by the influx of new people, the noise, and the shelter`s expectations. I used the litterbox just fine, but tended to hide in my cubby rather than come out and socialize. So, on December 13, 2024, I was sent to live with a foster mom to give me a chance to relax and be in a home environment. Initially, I was extremely shy and easily intimidated. However, my foster mom (FM) has reported that I have made so much progress. My FM calls me the `sweetest little cat`. I am very affectionate and will come to you when you call, especially if you are holding my brush. I like to be near you! I use my litterbox like a champ. I love being brushed, making biscuits on FM, and even sleeping on FM`s chest. I still prefer making the first move, as I don`t enjoy being picked up. I love receiving affection when I ask for it. I have learned to appreciate the automatic, electric feeder, and it gives me confidence that I won`t miss a meal. I tend to overeat, so please don`t allow me to snack all day. Other cats hold no interest for me. If I can hear or smell them near the door, I will hide! My favorite pastimes include watching those YouTube videos of birds and squirrels and sitting by the window. I am the perfect cat for someone who is happy having only one cat. I am now 3 years, 8 months old, and still a very pretty white-and-brown DMH tabby. I have moved back to Cattery 1 at HSHC. My idea of the perfect home is one without children under 12, and a relatively quiet atmosphere. If you do have other pets, I will need a lengthy introduction in order for me to succeed. I`m proud of my achievements and look forward to a fresh start in a forever home. 12-16-25
With an open admission policy, a No-Kill philosophy, and more than 3,100 animals crossing our threshold each year, we have still maintained a 98% placement rate over the last 3 years.
This is an amazing feat for any organization…let alone one that takes in some of the most abused, injured and seriously ill animals imaginable.
With an open admission policy, a No-Kill philosophy, and more than 3,100 animals crossing our threshold each year, we have still maintained a 98% placement rate over the last 3 years.
This is an amazing feat for any organization…let alone one that takes in some of the most abused, injured and seriously ill animals imaginable.
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