Jasper Greetings and salutations! On December 8, my only owner surrendered me to HSHC. I had lived with her all nine years of my life. But those years have seen many significant changes. Moving to a new house, bringing a new baby into the home, and being disliked by the previous resident cats are all at the root of my struggles to succeed in the home. When the baby arrived, I began feeling displaced and uncomfortable with the way life was proceeding. That baby got a lot more attention than I did. You may not be aware that cats do not do well with change, and this often causes a cat to develop serious stress and anxiety. My owner was not interested in improving my confidence or addressing my stress-induced behavior. So I am glad I now have the chance to start over with a new owner. I am a friendly, affectionate fellow with adults; youngsters and strangers make me want to hide. When I am with adults with whom I have a loving relationship, I feel okay being picked and held by my owners. I got along swell with the Shih Tzu, but I stayed as far away as possible from the baby and toddler. I think I was becoming depressed. I stopped grooming myself, and even though I’ve never been an Energizer Bunny, I became lethargic and sensitive to having my tail touched. Perhaps finding out that I have diabetes sent me into a tailspin of emotions. I have been living in a foster home since January 14. My foster mom and dad (FM & FD) report that my litterbox skills are good! I love lying on their laps, and I will follow them around to keep them in sight. Though I’m on the skinny side, I have a big appetite now and eat anything I am served. When FM & FD walk by me, I always greet them with a friendly meow. I am a bit past the age of playing with toys, but show me a paper bag, and I’m in hog heaven. The HSHC Feline Care Specialists will give you all the information and training needed to care for me. 1-19-26
Jasper Greetings and salutations! On December 8, my only owner surrendered me to HSHC. I had lived with her all nine years of my life. But those years have seen many significant changes. Moving to a new house, bringing a new baby into the home, and being disliked by the previous resident cats are all at the root of my struggles to succeed in the home. When the baby arrived, I began feeling displaced and uncomfortable with the way life was proceeding. That baby got a lot more attention than I did. You may not be aware that cats do not do well with change, and this often causes a cat to develop serious stress and anxiety. My owner was not interested in improving my confidence or addressing my stress-induced behavior. So I am glad I now have the chance to start over with a new owner. I am a friendly, affectionate fellow with adults; youngsters and strangers make me want to hide. When I am with adults with whom I have a loving relationship, I feel okay being picked and held by my owners. I got along swell with the Shih Tzu, but I stayed as far away as possible from the baby and toddler. I think I was becoming depressed. I stopped grooming myself, and even though I’ve never been an Energizer Bunny, I became lethargic and sensitive to having my tail touched. Perhaps finding out that I have diabetes sent me into a tailspin of emotions. I have been living in a foster home since January 14. My foster mom and dad (FM & FD) report that my litterbox skills are good! I love lying on their laps, and I will follow them around to keep them in sight. Though I’m on the skinny side, I have a big appetite now and eat anything I am served. When FM & FD walk by me, I always greet them with a friendly meow. I am a bit past the age of playing with toys, but show me a paper bag, and I’m in hog heaven. The HSHC Feline Care Specialists will give you all the information and training needed to care for me. 1-19-26
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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