Meatball arrived with four other kitties when his loving human had to move into assisted living. Of the group, Meatball is truly the sweetheart — gentle, affectionate, and always ready to soak up attention. He loves being petted and rewards you with the deepest, most content purrs.Meatball has a long, beautiful black coat that’s growing in nicely now that a past skin condition has fully resolved. He’s feeling good and it shows! While he may need a little time to settle into a new home, we expect him to blossom into a wonderful companion once he feels safe and secure.Meatball would be happiest joining a home with other friendly, social kitties, or being adopted alongside one of the kitty friends he arrived with. If you’ re looking for a loving boy with a heart of gold and a motorboat purr, Meatball may be your perfect match.
OTHER PETS: Meatball would be best suited for a home with other social kitties.
OWNER EXPERIENCE: Meatballs adopter should hove experience with more shy kitties.
KIDS: Meatballs adopter is best suited for a home with respectful teens and up.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Meatball is currently a couch potato we expect him to be more playful as he settles into his new home.
VETERINARY CARE: Meatball is looking forward to meeting his new vet and receiving on-going regular vet care.
LEVEL OF SOCIALIZATION: Meatball will need a bit of time to settle into his new home.
GROOMING: Meatball takes good care of his coat. March 17, 2026, 2:44 pm
Meatball arrived with four other kitties when his loving human had to move into assisted living. Of the group, Meatball is truly the sweetheart — gentle, affectionate, and always ready to soak up attention. He loves being petted and rewards you with the deepest, most content purrs.Meatball has a long, beautiful black coat that’s growing in nicely now that a past skin condition has fully resolved. He’s feeling good and it shows! While he may need a little time to settle into a new home, we expect him to blossom into a wonderful companion once he feels safe and secure.Meatball would be happiest joining a home with other friendly, social kitties, or being adopted alongside one of the kitty friends he arrived with. If you’ re looking for a loving boy with a heart of gold and a motorboat purr, Meatball may be your perfect match.
OTHER PETS: Meatball would be best suited for a home with other social kitties.
OWNER EXPERIENCE: Meatballs adopter should hove experience with more shy kitties.
KIDS: Meatballs adopter is best suited for a home with respectful teens and up.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Meatball is currently a couch potato we expect him to be more playful as he settles into his new home.
VETERINARY CARE: Meatball is looking forward to meeting his new vet and receiving on-going regular vet care.
LEVEL OF SOCIALIZATION: Meatball will need a bit of time to settle into his new home.
GROOMING: Meatball takes good care of his coat. March 17, 2026, 2:44 pm
Our shelter operates on a walk-in, first come, first served basis. The first step is to fill out an adoption application, answering some basic questions about yourself and your household. This will help the Animal Welfare Specialists facilitate the matchmaking process. Most adoptions take at least 45 minutes to one hour to complete. The Adoption Center is a busy place, so please be patient and allow yourself enough time for our process. THANK YOU!
What we will need to know when you adopt a new companion:
Other pets already living with you will need to be up-to-date on vaccination. This is to decrease the risk of spreading infectious disease from one animal to another.
It is important to understand that your new companion will be a member of your family. This can mean a
10-15 year commitment from you! Please bring along family members so we can make sure it will be a good match before you make a commitment. Also, if adopting a second dog, please bring your current dog with you---we can let them spend some time together and give you some suggestions on surviving the adjustment period.
Please be sure you have considered the financial obligation involved in caring for a companion animal. This includes routine veterinary and emergency care, in addition to food, supplies and training. The adoption counselors can give you an idea of basic costs involved for each type of animal.
Many animals adopted from shelters can require an immediate visit to the veterinarian. Because of the volume of un-vaccinated animals entering a shelter’s care, the risk of transmissible contagious diseases can be quite high. Kennel cough in dogs, and upper respiratory infections in cats are the two most common diseases that your newly adopted companion may experience. You must ask yourself if you have the financial means to care for your new friend, beyond the initial adoption costs.
BEFORE YOU COMMIT: Please be honest with yourself about the actual time you have to train, groom, and exercise the companion animal you have chosen. Some things to consider: Do you work long or erratic hours? Do you like outdoor activity? Who will care for your pet while you travel? Will your pet be the appropriate size when he or she is full grown? When adopting into a home with children: Are you adopting to teach your child responsibility, or are your adopting because you have a responsible child? Are your children comfortable around the animal you’ve chosen? Will YOU still remain committed to this animal when the children lose interest? Take the time now to consider these things and find the best match for your lifestyle!
We thank your for offering your home to a “pre-loved” companion. We hope he or she will be a wonderful addition to your family and your home!
Our shelter operates on a walk-in, first come, first served basis. The first step is to fill out an adoption application, answering some basic questions about yourself and your household. This will help the Animal Welfare Specialists facilitate the matchmaking process. Most adoptions take at least 45 minutes to one hour to complete. The Adoption Center is a busy place, so please be patient and allow yourself enough time for our process. THANK YOU!
What we will need to know when you adopt a new companion:
Other pets already living with you will need to be up-to-date on vaccination. This is to decrease the risk of spreading infectious disease from one animal to another.
It is important to understand that your new companion will be a member of your family. This can mean a
10-15 year commitment from you! Please bring along family members so we can make sure it will be a good match before you make a commitment. Also, if adopting a second dog, please bring your current dog with you---we can let them spend some time together and give you some suggestions on surviving the adjustment period.
Please be sure you have considered the financial obligation involved in caring for a companion animal. This includes routine veterinary and emergency care, in addition to food, supplies and training. The adoption counselors can give you an idea of basic costs involved for each type of animal.
Many animals adopted from shelters can require an immediate visit to the veterinarian. Because of the volume of un-vaccinated animals entering a shelter’s care, the risk of transmissible contagious diseases can be quite high. Kennel cough in dogs, and upper respiratory infections in cats are the two most common diseases that your newly adopted companion may experience. You must ask yourself if you have the financial means to care for your new friend, beyond the initial adoption costs.
BEFORE YOU COMMIT: Please be honest with yourself about the actual time you have to train, groom, and exercise the companion animal you have chosen. Some things to consider: Do you work long or erratic hours? Do you like outdoor activity? Who will care for your pet while you travel? Will your pet be the appropriate size when he or she is full grown? When adopting into a home with children: Are you adopting to teach your child responsibility, or are your adopting because you have a responsible child? Are your children comfortable around the animal you’ve chosen? Will YOU still remain committed to this animal when the children lose interest? Take the time now to consider these things and find the best match for your lifestyle!
We thank your for offering your home to a “pre-loved” companion. We hope he or she will be a wonderful addition to your family and your home!
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Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Thursdays 2:00 PM- 7: 00 PM
Closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays
Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Thursdays 2:00 PM- 7: 00 PM
Closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays
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The Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center provides comprehensive animal control services and programs to our communities for the protection of animals, public health and safety, and the environment.
The Thomas J. O’Connor facility believes in providing a second chance to animals that are not reclaimed by an owner. Our center has a full-service adoption service, a service rarely offered through municipal animal control programs. TJO has an in-house veterinarian four days per week, responsible for shelter animal wellness and sterilization surgery. Adoptable animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and screened for other health concerns. Each animal is then placed into the adoption area to await a new home. Every animal is microchipped at the time of adoption.
The Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center provides comprehensive animal control services and programs to our communities for the protection of animals, public health and safety, and the environment.
The Thomas J. O’Connor facility believes in providing a second chance to animals that are not reclaimed by an owner. Our center has a full-service adoption service, a service rarely offered through municipal animal control programs. TJO has an in-house veterinarian four days per week, responsible for shelter animal wellness and sterilization surgery. Adoptable animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and screened for other health concerns. Each animal is then placed into the adoption area to await a new home. Every animal is microchipped at the time of adoption.
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