Atlas is a 1-year-old neutered male who is litter box trained and full of quiet, tender love. 💙
He’s affectionate and talkative in his own soft way, but he’s not as confident — especially when he’s away from his big brother, Stubbs. The shelter has been a hard adjustment for him, and you can see that he’s just trying to find his footing.
💕 Atlas’ Personality:
Gentle and calm
Shy, especially with new adults
Prefers quiet environments
Avoids kids
Friendly and tolerant of other cats (but truly loves his brother Stubbs)
Has not been exposed to dogs
Atlas is a head-butter — the sweet kind who presses his forehead into you and sticks close for comfort. He likes to stay near his person once he feels safe. While he doesn’t always seek to be picked up, he doesn’t mind it sometimes when he trusts you.
Here at the shelter his energy level is low, and he tends to climb up high — likely because he feels safer observing from above while he adjusts.
🐾 The Heart of Atlas
Atlas is incredibly loving, but this environment has been overwhelming for him. In a calm home, he may absolutely blossom back into his more relaxed self — or he may just need a little extra time and patience to feel secure. Either way, he’s worth it.
If you’re looking for a quiet companion who bonds deeply and stays close, Atlas may be your gentle shadow. And if you happen to have room for two, his bond with Stubbs is something truly special. 💙
Atlas's adoption fee is $75, he is neutered, vaccinated, flea & tick treated and microchipped.
Our cat adoption process is open and straightforward! Stop by the shelter to meet our wonderful cats and find the one that steals your heart. Adoptions are handled on a first-come, first-adopt basis.
We're open Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before closing to ensure enough time to complete the adoption process. 🐾💕We're open Monday through Friday 12-5 pm and Saturday 11-3 pm. We're located at 9331 State Route 124 Hillsboro, OH. Our adoption is open and easy, please come to the shelter to meet the animals in person to adopt.
🌙 Meet Atlas – The Quiet, Sensitive Soul
Big boy almost 11 lbs!
Atlas is a 1-year-old neutered male who is litter box trained and full of quiet, tender love. 💙
He’s affectionate and talkative in his own soft way, but he’s not as confident — especially when he’s away from his big brother, Stubbs. The shelter has been a hard adjustment for him, and you can see that he’s just trying to find his footing.
💕 Atlas’ Personality:
Gentle and calm
Shy, especially with new adults
Prefers quiet environments
Avoids kids
Friendly and tolerant of other cats (but truly loves his brother Stubbs)
Has not been exposed to dogs
Atlas is a head-butter — the sweet kind who presses his forehead into you and sticks close for comfort. He likes to stay near his person once he feels safe. While he doesn’t always seek to be picked up, he doesn’t mind it sometimes when he trusts you.
Here at the shelter his energy level is low, and he tends to climb up high — likely because he feels safer observing from above while he adjusts.
🐾 The Heart of Atlas
Atlas is incredibly loving, but this environment has been overwhelming for him. In a calm home, he may absolutely blossom back into his more relaxed self — or he may just need a little extra time and patience to feel secure. Either way, he’s worth it.
If you’re looking for a quiet companion who bonds deeply and stays close, Atlas may be your gentle shadow. And if you happen to have room for two, his bond with Stubbs is something truly special. 💙
Atlas's adoption fee is $75, he is neutered, vaccinated, flea & tick treated and microchipped.
Our cat adoption process is open and straightforward! Stop by the shelter to meet our wonderful cats and find the one that steals your heart. Adoptions are handled on a first-come, first-adopt basis.
We're open Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before closing to ensure enough time to complete the adoption process. 🐾💕We're open Monday through Friday 12-5 pm and Saturday 11-3 pm. We're located at 9331 State Route 124 Hillsboro, OH. Our adoption is open and easy, please come to the shelter to meet the animals in person to adopt.
Shelter
This organization is committed to providing a positive adoption experience!
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We do allow walk ins to meet animals they may want to adopt. We do not allow people to walk through the kennels we bring the animal to you.
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Submit Application
Not all animals need an application but some may need one due to having special needs or not being spayed or neutered yet.
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Take the Pet Home
You can usually take a pet home same day on foster or adoption. Foster is for a week for compatibility. Not all animals qualify for foster
Additional adoption info
Once an animal is chosen, you will pay the adoption fee via cash or card. The card does charge a fee to use. If an animal is not spayed or neutered yet we will schedule it with one of our vets or you may schedule it at your own vet and receive a reimbursement of $100 for dogs and $60 for cats. All animals are microchipped except barn cats.
Once an animal is chosen, you will pay the adoption fee via cash or card. The card does charge a fee to use. If an animal is not spayed or neutered yet we will schedule it with one of our vets or you may schedule it at your own vet and receive a reimbursement of $100 for dogs and $60 for cats. All animals are microchipped except barn cats.
Tues - Friday Noon to 5pm.
Saturday 11 am to 3 pm
Closed during clinics, see website for schedule
no appointment needed, or you may fill out an application online
Tues - Friday Noon to 5pm.
Saturday 11 am to 3 pm
Closed during clinics, see website for schedule
no appointment needed, or you may fill out an application online
More about this shelter
The Highland Humane Society is located 2 1/2 miles east of Hillsboro, OH on St. Rt. 124. We are a non-profit shelter which provides a safe haven for dogs and cats while they transition from their past lives to their future, forever homes. We are a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization first organized in 1969 and guided by a dedicated board.
The Highland Humane Society is located 2 1/2 miles east of Hillsboro, OH on St. Rt. 124. We are a non-profit shelter which provides a safe haven for dogs and cats while they transition from their past lives to their future, forever homes. We are a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization first organized in 1969 and guided by a dedicated board.
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