This helps Humane Society of North Central Florida - North Campus (formerly Alachua County Humane Society) with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair
Color
Cream or Ivory/Tortoiseshell
Age
6 months old, Kitten
Sex
Female
Pet ID
107121
Hair Length
–
My details
Not good with dogs
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Who has an orange lightning bolt on their head, freckles on toe beans, and is adorably shy. It is none other than Calypso, a 6 month old girl kitten who is half the size of her brother, Whiskey.
Calypso is a kitten who needs a quiet loving home to fully come out of her shell. She enjoys being snuggled up gently in a towel to be held. Once she feels safe, a shy purr can be heard coming from the safety of her towel. Calypso likes gentle soothing pets on her body and head. In the last couple of days, Calypso began making tentative eye contact with her foster mom. Calypso would adore having friendly feline friend(s) who will help her become the best house kitty she can be. Dogs are too much for her.
She prefers small spaces to large open areas for now. In her crate (a large dog wire crate), she has a wine box wrapped with a T-shirt where she sleeps and tucks herself away when too much is happening around her. Calypso can peek through the neck opening while safely checking the world out. She enjoys playing with toys (mice, small stuffies, wands, balls, things with bells) mostly at night. Her foster mom covers the crate on three sides, but at times the whole crate, to help reduce stress for Calypso.
She is eating a mix of Science Diet Kitten and Purina One Kitten food. Greenies or other cat treats are yummy too. Calypso will allow her nails to be clipped though this happens in the bathroom with her wrapped in a towel. I gently pull a foot out, clip nails, then tuck her foot back in and go from there.
Calypso is learning to be an indoor kitten though needs more time and patience to get things done pact. Though doing well with the litterbox, there are times she urinates on her bedding when feeling stressed out. She may revert back to curling in on herself when first in a new home. Please allow Calypso time to adjust, she is well worth the effort.
The 3-3-3 rules for adopting pets is very beneficial to know. It is a guideline for acclimating adopted kittens/cats, first 3 days of decompression (hiding, stress), 3 weeks learning routines (settling in), and 3 months feeling fully at home. It emphasizes patience and providing a safe space to build trust. This process is especially important for kitties like Calypso who is shy.
Who has an orange lightning bolt on their head, freckles on toe beans, and is adorably shy. It is none other than Calypso, a 6 month old girl kitten who is half the size of her brother, Whiskey.
Calypso is a kitten who needs a quiet loving home to fully come out of her shell. She enjoys being snuggled up gently in a towel to be held. Once she feels safe, a shy purr can be heard coming from the safety of her towel. Calypso likes gentle soothing pets on her body and head. In the last couple of days, Calypso began making tentative eye contact with her foster mom. Calypso would adore having friendly feline friend(s) who will help her become the best house kitty she can be. Dogs are too much for her.
She prefers small spaces to large open areas for now. In her crate (a large dog wire crate), she has a wine box wrapped with a T-shirt where she sleeps and tucks herself away when too much is happening around her. Calypso can peek through the neck opening while safely checking the world out. She enjoys playing with toys (mice, small stuffies, wands, balls, things with bells) mostly at night. Her foster mom covers the crate on three sides, but at times the whole crate, to help reduce stress for Calypso.
She is eating a mix of Science Diet Kitten and Purina One Kitten food. Greenies or other cat treats are yummy too. Calypso will allow her nails to be clipped though this happens in the bathroom with her wrapped in a towel. I gently pull a foot out, clip nails, then tuck her foot back in and go from there.
Calypso is learning to be an indoor kitten though needs more time and patience to get things done pact. Though doing well with the litterbox, there are times she urinates on her bedding when feeling stressed out. She may revert back to curling in on herself when first in a new home. Please allow Calypso time to adjust, she is well worth the effort.
The 3-3-3 rules for adopting pets is very beneficial to know. It is a guideline for acclimating adopted kittens/cats, first 3 days of decompression (hiding, stress), 3 weeks learning routines (settling in), and 3 months feeling fully at home. It emphasizes patience and providing a safe space to build trust. This process is especially important for kitties like Calypso who is shy.
Ready to Adopt? Visit us! We request that everyone in the family come and meet the pet they are interested in and fill out an application at our facility, or on our website.
Adoptable Animals Have Received:
Veterinary exam
Spay/Neuter
Age appropriate vaccines
Occult heartworm test (dogs)
Heartworm preventative (dogs)
Feline leukemia/AIDS test (all cats & kittens)
Deworming for intestinal parasites
Monthly flea control
Voucher for free visit to a local veterinarian
Microchipping
Free bag of Science Diet pet food
And all other healthcare needed while the pet is in the care of Humane Society of North Central Florida
Ready to Adopt? Visit us! We request that everyone in the family come and meet the pet they are interested in and fill out an application at our facility, or on our website.
Adoptable Animals Have Received:
Veterinary exam
Spay/Neuter
Age appropriate vaccines
Occult heartworm test (dogs)
Heartworm preventative (dogs)
Feline leukemia/AIDS test (all cats & kittens)
Deworming for intestinal parasites
Monthly flea control
Voucher for free visit to a local veterinarian
Microchipping
Free bag of Science Diet pet food
And all other healthcare needed while the pet is in the care of Humane Society of North Central Florida
Go meet their pets
North Campus Adoption Hours:
Thursday through Sunday
12pm to 6pm
From 13th Street and University go North on 13th Street until NW 39th Ave. Turn right (East) on NW 39th Ave and go straight until 6th Street. Turn left (North) on 6th Street and we are about 1/8 of a mile on the right.
North Campus Adoption Hours:
Thursday through Sunday
12pm to 6pm
From 13th Street and University go North on 13th Street until NW 39th Ave. Turn right (East) on NW 39th Ave and go straight until 6th Street. Turn left (North) on 6th Street and we are about 1/8 of a mile on the right.
More about this shelter
The Humane Society of North Central Florida was created in 2018 when the leadership of the Alachua County Humane Society, Gainesville Pet Rescue, and Helping Hands Pet Rescue decided to permanently join forces. By becoming the Humane Society of North Central Florida, our organizations were able to effectively streamline services for pets and pet owners, eliminate any duplication of services, maximize our community’s resources, and improve the life-saving abilities of the entire region.
Our founding organizations have been dedicated to serving pets in Alachua County for more than 40 years. The Humane Society of North Central Florida is a limited intake, no-kill animal rescue shelter. The animals in our facility are transferred from open-intake and/or managed admission municipal shelters across North Central Florida. The Humane Society of North Central Florida is an independent, local 501(c)(3) organization. As such, we do not receive funding from federal agencies, nor are we affiliated with any other state or national organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States or the ASPCA.
The Humane Society of North Central Florida was created in 2018 when the leadership of the Alachua County Humane Society, Gainesville Pet Rescue, and Helping Hands Pet Rescue decided to permanently join forces. By becoming the Humane Society of North Central Florida, our organizations were able to effectively streamline services for pets and pet owners, eliminate any duplication of services, maximize our community’s resources, and improve the life-saving abilities of the entire region.
Our founding organizations have been dedicated to serving pets in Alachua County for more than 40 years. The Humane Society of North Central Florida is a limited intake, no-kill animal rescue shelter. The animals in our facility are transferred from open-intake and/or managed admission municipal shelters across North Central Florida. The Humane Society of North Central Florida is an independent, local 501(c)(3) organization. As such, we do not receive funding from federal agencies, nor are we affiliated with any other state or national organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States or the ASPCA.
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