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My name is Sheba!

Posted 3 days ago | Updated 1 day ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Submit Application

3

Interview

Adoption fee: $100

This helps Hill County Paw Pals with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Black & White or Tuxedo
Age
13 years old, Senior
Sex
Female
Pet ID
Hair Length
short

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Litter box-trained
Checkmark in teal circle Indoor only

My health

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Sheba – 13 Years Young | A Quiet Love Story Waiting to Begin

There is a certain kind of cat who doesn’t ask for attention — she simply waits to be chosen.

Sheba is that kind of cat.

At 13 years old, she carries herself with the gentle confidence of someone who has already learned what matters. She isn’t interested in chaos or constant activity. What she loves most are the small, meaningful things — the sound of a familiar voice, the warmth of a favorite chair, the comfort of someone simply being nearby.

With her elegant tuxedo coat and bright green eyes, Sheba has a timeless beauty. But it’s her presence that truly stays with you. When she trusts you, she settles close. Not demanding. Not dramatic. Just steady. Loyal. Present.

After more than two years in the shelter, Sheba should not be spending her golden years waiting behind a kennel door. She deserves quiet mornings, soft blankets, and evenings where the world slows down.

She is in excellent health — fully vaccinated, FeLV/FIV negative, microchipped, and wonderfully tidy with perfect litter box habits. Her “special needs” label isn’t medical; it simply reflects her sensitive heart. She needs a calm, predictable, adult-only home where she can finally exhale and feel secure.

Sheba would blossom with a retired individual or couple, a single person who enjoys peaceful evenings, or someone who works from home. There are many people who long for companionship but hesitate to adopt a young animal with 15 or 20 years ahead. Sheba is the perfect answer to that quiet worry. She offers mature, steady devotion and the comfort of knowing you are giving a senior the loving home she deserves.

She prefers to be the only pet — not because she lacks love, but because she wants to give all of hers to you.

Sheba isn’t flashy. She isn’t loud. She won’t tumble at the front of the room trying to be noticed.

But if you sit down quietly… she will choose you.

And once she does, you’ll never feel alone again.

Her $100 adoption fee supports Hill County Paw Pals, a 100% volunteer-run rescue in Central Texas, helping more animals still waiting for their second chance.

Sheba is ready for her final chapter — one filled with warmth, safety, and someone to come home to.

To schedule a meet-and-greet with sweet Sheba—and offer her the gentle, loving home she’s been waiting for fill out an application at:
https://hcpawpals.org/cat-adoption-form/


**Veterinary references and, in some cases, home checks are part of our adoption process. Paw Pals maintains a firm no-declaw policy, and all cats are placed in loving, indoor-only homes where they can stay safe, healthy, and happy. Paw Pals will consider adoptions outside our immediate area, but we require in-person pick-up to ensure every match begins with a meaningful connection.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Address
1500 South Abbott Avenue, PO Box 1533, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2.

Submit Application

3.

Interview

Additional adoption info

Adoption Application and adoption agreement
Adoption Fees begin at $165 for dogs and $75 for cats

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

At our facility 7 days/week by appointment only
By appointment at your convenience-please call or email for an appointment time

More about this shelter

We are a small all volunteer group dedicated to finding new and loving homes for adoptable dogs and cats who were once abandoned and unwanted. We are committed to placing the right pet with the right family.

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