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My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
–
Age
9 years 8 months old, Adult
Sex
Female
Pet ID
1169
Hair Length
–
My details
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Aphrodite is a plush orange tabby senior with the softest fur and the quietest presence. Life hasn’t dealt her the easiest paw—through no fault of her own, Aphrodite keeps pulling the short end of the stick… and she really deserves a win.
Aphrodite’s ideal home is one with very low expectations—and a whole lot of patience. She’s not here to perform or impress. She will absolutely exist in your home: the food will disappear, the litter box will be used, and she’ll be happily snoozing under a blanket or stretched out in a sunny spot you can spy through a cracked door.
But if you make a sudden sound? That girl is gone—under the blankets in a heartbeat.
Once she feels safe… or after you’ve tried for the 100th time… she might come out for a thrilling round of chase-the-string or catch-the-mouse. It may take a while. And there are no promises it’ll ever happen for you. But if it does? That moment will be earned, and it will be special.
Aphrodite is looking for someone who understands that love doesn’t always look like cuddles and lap time. Sometimes love looks like coexisting peacefully, respecting boundaries, and celebrating quiet victories. If you believe a cat like Aphrodite deserves comfort, safety, and the rest of her days spent exactly as she chooses—she might just be your girl.
Aphrodite is a plush orange tabby senior with the softest fur and the quietest presence. Life hasn’t dealt her the easiest paw—through no fault of her own, Aphrodite keeps pulling the short end of the stick… and she really deserves a win.
Aphrodite’s ideal home is one with very low expectations—and a whole lot of patience. She’s not here to perform or impress. She will absolutely exist in your home: the food will disappear, the litter box will be used, and she’ll be happily snoozing under a blanket or stretched out in a sunny spot you can spy through a cracked door.
But if you make a sudden sound? That girl is gone—under the blankets in a heartbeat.
Once she feels safe… or after you’ve tried for the 100th time… she might come out for a thrilling round of chase-the-string or catch-the-mouse. It may take a while. And there are no promises it’ll ever happen for you. But if it does? That moment will be earned, and it will be special.
Aphrodite is looking for someone who understands that love doesn’t always look like cuddles and lap time. Sometimes love looks like coexisting peacefully, respecting boundaries, and celebrating quiet victories. If you believe a cat like Aphrodite deserves comfort, safety, and the rest of her days spent exactly as she chooses—she might just be your girl.
Visit our website heartlandhumanesociety.net and send in a generic application or if interested in certain animal, send in for that animal.
2.
Approve Application
After our adoption coordinator receives said application, she contacts potential adopter to help find or make sure it's the right fit.
3.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
Schedule an appointment for potential adopter to come meet said animal.
4.
Meet the Pet
Meet said pet and spend time to make sure it's the right fit.
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
Go through paperwork, sign the contract.
6.
Pay Fee
Pay adoption fee(s).
7.
Take the Pet Home
Take new adopted pet home!
Additional adoption info
Our adoption application is easy and helps staff understand the qualities you are looking for in your new pet. You can complete the adoption application online, at home or at the shelter. You may be interested in a certain animal or we can help you find good match for you and your lifestyle. Our goal is to make the best choice possible to ensure the animals’ health, safety and happiness. We also want our adopters to be able to make an informed choice and adopt the animal that is the best fit for their family.
You are encouraged to fill out the adoption application at our shelter during regular business hours. If you wish to get a head start or live out of town, please use the online link to get the process started.
For any questions, or if you wish to received an emailed form, contact Janette at adopt@sdheartlandhumanesociety.com.
For more information on adoption, give us a call at 605.664.4244
Our adoption application is easy and helps staff understand the qualities you are looking for in your new pet. You can complete the adoption application online, at home or at the shelter. You may be interested in a certain animal or we can help you find good match for you and your lifestyle. Our goal is to make the best choice possible to ensure the animals’ health, safety and happiness. We also want our adopters to be able to make an informed choice and adopt the animal that is the best fit for their family.
You are encouraged to fill out the adoption application at our shelter during regular business hours. If you wish to get a head start or live out of town, please use the online link to get the process started.
For any questions, or if you wish to received an emailed form, contact Janette at adopt@sdheartlandhumanesociety.com.
For more information on adoption, give us a call at 605.664.4244
More about this shelter
Heartland Humane Society is a Private NonProfit 501(c)3 organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We are limited admissions facility - meaning we that we take in animals by appointment and only when appropriate space and resources are available to care for them.
As a non-profit we rely 100% on private donations. We generate funds through your generous contributions, adoption fees, fundraising events, and sales of merchandise and services. All funds collected go directly back to the general budget to care for our animals.
HHS was established in 2006 from a group formerly known as the Yankton Area Humane Society. We serve Yankton and Clay counties primarily with an additional twelve-county area often receiving our services.
All of our animals receive proper vet care, including vaccinations and prevention of common pet diseases and infections. We test for Heartworm in our canines and feline leukemias in our felines. We contract with local vets to perform all surgeries and animal care at our facility. Each animal is microchipped and all animals old enough are fixed before being placed up for adoption.
In 2014, Heartland moved its operation to our forever home on Highway 50, allowing the shelter to double the number of animals it serves annually.
HHS again doubled its numbers in 2017 by opening an additional 4,000 square feet of facility at the shelter. At full operations, the shelter will be able to serve up to 850 animals each year.
Our shelter, now officially remodeled, boasts 19 kennels on our adoption floor plus four quarantine kennels and five kennels for our holding facility. We have 18 cat kennels on our adoption floor plus two community cat rooms where folks can snuggle with adoptable cats. We also have 16 quarantine cat kennels plus four kennels in our holding facility.
Volunteers have access to both an inside and outside play yard for our dogs and cat volunteers have their own room for socializing our felines. Our lobby also includes a merchandise area with top quality cat and dog products.
Come visit us today and learn more - 3400 E Highway 50 / Yankton, SD. We provide tours by appointment.
Heartland Humane Society is a Private NonProfit 501(c)3 organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We are limited admissions facility - meaning we that we take in animals by appointment and only when appropriate space and resources are available to care for them.
As a non-profit we rely 100% on private donations. We generate funds through your generous contributions, adoption fees, fundraising events, and sales of merchandise and services. All funds collected go directly back to the general budget to care for our animals.
HHS was established in 2006 from a group formerly known as the Yankton Area Humane Society. We serve Yankton and Clay counties primarily with an additional twelve-county area often receiving our services.
All of our animals receive proper vet care, including vaccinations and prevention of common pet diseases and infections. We test for Heartworm in our canines and feline leukemias in our felines. We contract with local vets to perform all surgeries and animal care at our facility. Each animal is microchipped and all animals old enough are fixed before being placed up for adoption.
In 2014, Heartland moved its operation to our forever home on Highway 50, allowing the shelter to double the number of animals it serves annually.
HHS again doubled its numbers in 2017 by opening an additional 4,000 square feet of facility at the shelter. At full operations, the shelter will be able to serve up to 850 animals each year.
Our shelter, now officially remodeled, boasts 19 kennels on our adoption floor plus four quarantine kennels and five kennels for our holding facility. We have 18 cat kennels on our adoption floor plus two community cat rooms where folks can snuggle with adoptable cats. We also have 16 quarantine cat kennels plus four kennels in our holding facility.
Volunteers have access to both an inside and outside play yard for our dogs and cat volunteers have their own room for socializing our felines. Our lobby also includes a merchandise area with top quality cat and dog products.
Come visit us today and learn more - 3400 E Highway 50 / Yankton, SD. We provide tours by appointment.
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