Calico DSH

The shelter is a very scary place for some of the cats and Gracie is one of those. She hid under her bed or a towel and growled for the longest time. The patient volunteers would not give up and now she is OK with the ladies talking to her and a few of the gentlemen but she prefers ladies. If she knows the volunteer she is OK with getting petted too. She still prefers to hole up in her box bed or one of the cubbies and only comes out when she feels very safe.

This handsome brown tabby is Maxie! He is 8 years old and ready for his fur-ever home! Maxie is ok with other cats and dogs but he really like to be the boss. He is very sweet, friendly and loving.

Black and White DSH

Lilly is a bit shy at first because she likes to check things out before she commits herself. She has been warming up to our volunteers and sometimes comes over to demand her share of attention. Lilly does have a spicy side so she would prefer a person who enjoys that side of her. Lilly is not happy in the main cat room because she does not care for other cats. She would be so happy to have her own home and her own special person.  Are you that person?

 

Bailey

DOB: 2005

 

 

 

Hi! I'm Bailey, a female snowshoe mix. I love having my head scratched. I'm learning to get along with my foster siblings, still prefer to be an only cat.  I am very sweet and laid back.  I'm a real purr machine at 900 PPM (purrs per minute).  I can't wait to find my forever family!

 

 

Senior cats are often content to just relax in your company, unlike younger cats, who may get into mischief because they’re bored.

Mai is a bit shy at first, but if you don't rush her she would like you to pet her. Mai is not comfortable being held unless she knows you really well but she loves to give head butts and will rub her little head in your hands. She has adorable blue eyes.

Lucy has lots of personality and is a love bug. She comes up to a volunteer and pats her to demand that they pet her, then she will ask for more. Lucy also loves to be brushed and does not want you to stop. Lucy wants to be the only cat, however, because she really does not care for all the other cats in the big cat room. Lucy loves her people and the attention they give her best, but her second favorite thing is her special place on her favorite cat tree.

 Kiki is a shy lady who really enjoys love from her human friends but is not comfortable with a lot of cats around. A nice quiet home would be wonderful for her!

A handsome boy with one crumpled ear. He is a friendly, outgoing and independent cat. Malcomb would prefer a quiet house with low stress.

Misty Rose is shy about new people but when she is ready, she will come right up to you for her share of loving.

Speaking of relaxing, senior cats make great napping buddies.

Gracie needs someone to help her keep her beautiful coat mat free because like many long haired cats she has a hard time keeping up with her grooming. Of course a girl has so much to do like talking to her human friends and observing all that goes on around her. Gracie is a loving cat with people. We are not sure yet how she is with other cats.

Zoe Ann lost her humans because they had health problems. She would love to find another family to love. Zoe Ann loves men and is very affectionate to adults that she knows. Zoe is a bit high stress though and needs patience and time. She gets a bit scared in new situations and with new people. (front declawed)

You can teach an old cat new tricks! Senior cats have the attention span and impulse control that makes them easier to train than their youthful counterparts.

Chloe is very sweet and loves to talk to people. She is a little older so stress is hard on her. She is hoping to find a very calm home with very patient people who would be understanding and have the experience to care for a nice senior lady.

Katie is a very pretty calico girl with sparkly green eyes. She loves to be petted and brushed. Katie would like a low stress home with a very understanding and experienced cat person. She needs someone who will take time with an older girl who is so very sweet but does have some stress issues after a hard life. (4 paw declawed)

Senior cats are often already litter trained and are less likely to “forget” where the box is.

Plato is a laid back but affectionate cat. Once he knows he can trust you, he will approach you and cry out for attention. Because of his older age, he may need a low stress home where he can open up to you at his own pace. (front declawed.)

A senior cat may very well already know basic household etiquette (like not attacking your feet at night).

Louie's face is full of character and expression He is a large sweet boy who will approach you and sometimes follow you until you give him some love. He has a strong independent personality and is usually found relaxing quietly by himself; but say his name and he is right by your side looking for a little love. He gets along relatively well with other cats, but will stick up for himself if provoked.

Senior cats often know that scratching posts (not furniture) are for scratching and toys (not hands or feet) are for biting.

Goldie is an animated little torbie with a beautiful gold-colored face. She has a sweet, welcoming demeanor, and enjoys sitting on your lap or next to you and keeping you company. The secret to being her best friend is to rub her belly, which she loves more than anything. Her beautiful face and lovely demeanor will brighten any household.

Betsy is playful cat with colorful fur markings that match her personality. Her adorable white paws and whiskers give her a bit of a clown look, and her friendly and charming personality match the association well. She loves to run and play to get your attention, and then rubs up against you for some cuddle time. Betsy has likely had problems with being roughed up by people in the past, and just wants a family that will treat her well and let her show her shining personality. (front declawed)

Jordan is a bit quiet and shy at first but he is a lovable sweet fellow once he feels comfortable. He really likes people and he is ok with other cats.

A senior cat won’t grow any larger, so you’ll know exactly how much cat you’re getting.

This pretty lady really wants to be in a nice quiet home where there are no loud dogs or children or even other cats to bother her. She really likes to meditate in quiet sometimes but she enjoys quality time with the friendly patient humans who care for her at the shelter. She is hoping that someone caring will see how special she is and want to take the time to get to know her and give her a home.

Macey Gray found herself homeless when her owner died. A neighbor took her for a while but Macey was used to a nice quiet home and the neighbor’s home was a bit too active for her. At our shelter, she has been doing well with some other cats and she seems to really like Jake.

Jake is a handsome boy, and HE KNOWS IT! He demands love when you are by him, and he loves to interact with humans. A totally awesome cat according to our volunteers. (4 paw declawed)

Senior cats are some of the hardest to find homes for — so when you adopt a senior cat, you’re truly saving a life.

Ruby is a very sweet cat who just loves being with people. Ruby gets along nicely with other cats and doesn’t mind smaller dogs that will leave her alone. She would prefer a quiet home to live out her senior years. (front declawed) (*)

A senior cat’s personality has already developed, so you’ll know if he or she is a good fit for your family.

Angel has a sweet loving side and is a favorite among many volunteers and people that know her. However, it isn't easy to live up to a name like Angel and this girl also has her ornery moments when she gets stressed. We recommend that she go to a loving home with an experienced cat person. And, who knows, she might even be sleeping underneath the covers with you!

Cleo is a laid back, peaceful girl with a cute black nose that gives her face tons of personality.  Cleo enjoys drinking from the sink, and frequently has a wet head!  Due to a nerve injury, she cannot jump very high, but she always asks for help.  She gets along very well with adults and children, but would probably prefer to be the only animal of the house.

Indy would like nothing more than a home of his own. Unfortunately, life at the shelter has been hard on him. Being around so many other cats does not always bring out the best in Indy and he is looking for a patient family that would give him time to adjust. Indy promises to be the best kitty he could possibly be if you give him a chance! (front declawed)

Reba is an elegant brown tabby Main Coon mix.  She is a senior who has had a very difficult time which has led her to become easily stressed.  Poor Reba has lost her home at an age where a cat should be allowed to settle in and enjoy life but now she is surrounded by other cats and they do not seem to care for her presence - even though rumor has it that Oakie (see below) is quite fond of her.

Reba needs a home without children or dogs.  A low stress and caring home where she could watch birds out the window and sleep on her own pillow is what she would like. (front declawed)

Oakie is a lovable little orange tabby that enjoys sitting next to you to keep you company, and loves it when you slowly stroke her soft orange fur. Peaceful and gentle, she would prefer a home that is relatively quiet. (front declawed)

Eva is a voluptuous 10 year old calico. She is very affectionate once she knows who you are. She loves to be petted and sit on your lap. She's not too fond of being picked up - but as soon as you sit down, she wants to be in your lap.

She's lost some teeth but, as you can see from her figure, she doesn't skip any meals!! She eats hard food without any problems. Eva prefers peace and quiet when using her litter box and while she tolerates other cats, she would probably do better in a quiet home without other animals.

Frisco is a beautiful long hair all black male. Frisco is considered a buddy cat because he prefers to be with other cats or dogs and does not like to be around people.  He is very playful and will snuggle with other cats.  If you lived alone with no other cats he could possibly bond with you instead of depending on other cats for companionship because he does enjoy being brushed and he absolutely loves his daily cat treats.  (*)

Click here to sponsor Frisco in our Sponsor-A-Pet Program

Esmerelda is a pretty Tortie was pregnant when she first arrived at Pet Refuge in December '07. She was a gentle and loving mother to her babies and is always willing to be petted or held. 

Irene can be sweet at first, but can quickly get crabby if you pet her for too long. She would prefer to be the only cat as she does not care for other cats to be near her. Irene enjoys humans and will rub against your legs to ask for affection. She would not do well with children, as she will bite if her tail is pulled.

Pattie is a gorgeous, short-haired, black & white girl with striking markings on her face. This plump girl is friendly and cuddly.

This handsome DSH black male was rescued from a house fire.  Levi loves everyone and does great with other cats.  His best friend is Frisco (see Buddy Cat page) and they can often be seen leaning on each other while they walk together (why not adopt a pair?)  He does great with children too!  Levi is the perfect combination of being both affectionate and playful.  He would be happiest in a home where he can get plenty of love, preferably with another feline friend to keep him company while you are gone.  (*)

This beautiful Torbico is a real sweetie that was rescued from another shelter after her owners abandoned her.  She's an affectionate girl but needs to be the only cat in the household.

Alba is an inquisitive cat that likes keeping an eye on whatever is going on in her domain. She has quite the sassy personality, and likes things to be just the way she likes them or she'll voice her displeasure. Alba is an opinionated cat with lots of personality, and would be fine in a household with other pets.

Janie is a plump, pretty Calico.  She loves people, but she doesn't appreciate all the other cats in our big cat room.  Janie tends to hang around in one of the cages where she feels secure.  More than anything else in the world, Janie wishes that a special person like you would come and take her away to her very own home. (front declawed)

Holly is a beautiful and friendly Dilute Colored Tortie who is on special food to keep her urinary tract healthy.  She does okay with other cats but gets a little bossy if they get too close. An only cat home where she can eat her special food and bask in your love and attention would be the best thing that ever happened to her.

Update: We have discovered that Holly needs to be on a special diet to prevent kidney stones. Please consider sponsoring Holly in our Sponsor-A-Pet Program to help pay for her special food and her medical needs.

Panda is a black and white female who was pregnant when she first came to us. Having raised her six beautiful babies, she is now spayed and ready for a home of her own. Panda is very sweet natured. While she isn't too sure about being picked up and held, she does love attention and enjoys being petted. She loves to play with furry mice. She will often walk around the house carrying her furry toys while meowing and will drop them off at your feet to let you know she wants to play. Panda would do best in a quiet household without other cats. (*)

Miss Bonnie is a pretty dilute tortie with a cute little pink nose.  She was cared for by a church congregation, but Pet Refuge took her when the weather turned cold.  Bonnie loves people, and tolerates other cats if she can be the alpha cat.  She LOVES to play!

Garfield is one of our many old-timers.  He's a big, orange tabby who just wants a sunny window to nap in and a family to love.  Garfield loves to be massaged and rubbed, and he will crank up his rusty purr when he is scratched and rubbed.  Will you give Garfield his home and masseuse? (front declawed)

Sophie is a chubby blue-point siamese mix.  She's been in a foster home for a couple of years, but her foster Mom could no longer keep her. Sophie was miserable in our Main Cat Room and was able to find a new foster home. She would do best in a home with no other pets since she loves people but she HATES other cats. (*)

Howard is a sleek, silky-soft black cat.  He has a long, slim body and a distinctive, triangle-shaped head.  Howard is easy-going and friendly.  As you can see, he enjoys curling up in a tight little ball for his afternoon nap.

Update: We have discovered that Howard needs to be on a special diet to prevent kidney stones. Please consider sponsoring Howard in our Sponsor-A-Pet Program to help pay for his special food and his medical needs. (front declawed)

Sarah is a dilute calico female that is considered a senior cat. She loves a strip of sunshine to lay in and a human to scratch her chin. Sarah is Queen of the Small Cat Room and rules with an iron paw - because of this she would prefer not to share her humans with other cats.

Update: Sarah recently developed a hematoma in her right ear and had to have surgery. As you can see in her second picture, he right ear ear now folds over, making her look like a Scottish Fold on one side.

November 2011: After a second hematoma in her other ear, Sarah has perfected her Scottish Fold look.

Salem has got to be one of the most well-known cats in our Main Cat Room.  She is always by the door ready to greet anyone who comes in, and if you're not careful she will try to make a break for it!  She is a chubby, short-haired black girl who enjoys being the center of attention.

Salem will need a quiet home without small children. (front declawed)