According to the ASPCA, 6.5 million dogs and cats end up in shelters every year. There is a lot that you can do to help these deserving animals find their forever homes.
If you’re considering adding a four-legged friend to your family, don’t shop, instead adopt. Wonderful cats and dogs of all ages, breeds/mixes, sizes and temperaments are in shelters and rescues waiting for loving homes. Here are some fabulous felines available for adoption from PetConnect Rescue.
Elsa
Sweet little Elsa would make someone a wonderful kitty companion. She’s affectionate and playful, loves to be with people, likes the company of other cats, and is young enough that she could easily learn to happily live with a cat-friendly dog. Elsa is all ready to go to her forever home. She’s spayed, current on her vaccinations, and has tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV.
Fleur
Don’t let her ear tip fool you. Adorable Fleur is completely socialized. In fact, she’s a real little love bug. She was born to an unsocialized mom cat living in a colony, and the folks caring for the colony originally thought Fleur was too scared to learn to live with people. So they asked the vet to tip her ear when she was spayed, but they then discovered that Fleur is very sweet, friendly and affectionate. Fleur also includes her feline foster siblings in her circle of friends and would enjoy living in a forever home with other cats. She’s also young enough to learn to happily live with a cat-friendly dog. Fleur is all ready to go to her forever home: she’s spayed, vaccinated, and negative for feline leukemia and FIV.
Algernon
This handsome seven-year-old boy came from a hoarding/neglect situation. He was initially fearful of people, but after Kate worked with him for a few months, he has blossomed into a gentle and affectionate cat. He is still a little shy with strangers but warms up quickly, especially if treats are involved. He also really likes the company of other cats.
Alvin
Eleven-year-old Alvin came from the same home as Algernon. He was even more fearful of people and was shut down for months, rarely leaving his hide box except to eat and use the litter box. Happily, after using desensitization and counter conditioning methods, Alvin is a much more outgoing cat. He comes right over to Kate and her husband for affection and purrs his heart out when petted.
Harley
Harley is a friendly, social cat who will happily keep you company on the couch or while you work on your laptop. He’s good with other cats, if properly introduced, and has lived with a cat-friendly dog. He had a urinary blockage, but he had surgery and now is no longer at risk for another blockage. He does, though, need to be on a prescription diet. Since his surgery and starting on the prescription food, he has had no urinary issues and is back to always using the litter box.
WANT TO FOSTER?
If you think you’d like to foster an animal for PetConnect Rescue, click here to fill out an application.
PetConnect Rescue Foster ApplicationEXPLORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you can’t foster an animal, there are many other ways to help. For more information on volunteering with PetConnect Rescue, click below.
VISIT PCRHELP THE ANIMALS AT THE FREDERICK SHELTER
If you’re interested in helping the animals at Frederick County Animal Control specifically, consider volunteering with Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter. For more information on volunteer opportunities, click below.
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