Adopted Cats

Keegan and Kender

Abby

Abigail

Pretty Abigail is one lucky lady...she was after just one week at the Center. Enjoy your new life dear lady!

Aiden

Almond

Amelia

Andromeda

Andy

This is what Andy's and Roger's foster parents have to say: "We would like to emphasize that these kittens are very, very friendly and inquisitive. Roger (namesake, Federer), a tiny tiger, was the smallest guy during the first weeks of his life, and we almost lost him twice because he was so weak. Looking at him now, you would never know! Andy (namesake, Roddick) is a handsome black tiger. He and his brother are a joy to cuddle and play with. Both guys LOVE people and soak up attention.

"In our home, Andy and Roger have become buddies with our two adult male cats, who passionately clean them and have taught them how to play chase and all that other good stuff that makes a cat a real cat. The three resident females have mostly resisted Andy's and Roger's charm attacks - hey, that's their loss, we think!

"Andy and Roger will fit into any home setting: a family with small children, a household with other animals - so long as their begging for love is answered…but then, it is just too hard to resist these precious creatures anyway." (Andy and Roger can be seen at the Center, or arrangements may be made to meet them in their foster home).
 

Annie

Apple

Arnie

Instead, one awful day, some fool shot me in the face….a real bullet , mind you, not a pellet. The bullet passed through my cheekbone, sinuses and soft palate, leaving a gaping hole in the roof of my mouth, and exited through my neck. It's a miracle I'm still alive! I was in a WHOLE LOT of pain until a good person found me and took me to a doctor. I still have trouble eating and drinking…I wheeze and sneeze a lot in the process…'cause of that darned hole. And if that ain't bad enough, I'm now blind in my right eye. The vibration from the bullet, the doc hypothesizes, probably detached my retina. I'm scheduled for surgery very soon to repair the hole, but there's nothing much that can be done for my eye.

In the meantime, some really nice people are caring for me and I like them a lot. Unfortunately, they can't keep me permanently. I'm a calm and quiet fellow and need my forever home to be the same. I can get along with most cats, but dogs scare me a little. If a dog is nice and calm around me, we could probably be friends. Same goes for kids. I'm shy at first (who wouldn't be given my history?), but once I get to know you and trust you, the possibilities are endless!

With this surgery coming up, I can't go home with you immediately, but please don't forget about me. In fact, you can meet me now, say "Arnie, you have found your forever home and NEVER will be harmed again!", and then work with the PAWS people on the details. Meow.

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Athena

 
Athea is a pretty, very smart and very sweet little (and we mean little) black and tan tabby. She has a way to softly let you know exactly what she wants, but she doesn't ask for much. Looking for a little gal you can hold? So many cats just tolerate the lap routine at best, but Athea goes limp in a lap and will stay there for as long as you want. She's also exceptionally neat…..doesn't shovel her litter all over, and when we go to clean her "house" at the Center, there's really nothing to clean! A quick scoop of the box and we're done. What more could you ask? This dear girl still has the spunk of a kitten and the look of a kitten, yet she's a mature, non-messy adult who communicates her needs tenderly but clearly and loves a lap. You've GOT to meet Athea!

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Belka

Beppe

Billow

Bingo

Blaze

Blossom

Bonnie

front declawed

Bootsie

Bootsie finally jumped, landed safely to the amazement of all watching, and from that moment on turned from being the shyest kid on the block to Ms. Sociability. This all happened at her former home, where she and companion Pepper lived for two years until their adoptive family "traded them in" for a baby. Cats will never understand this.

After her tree adventure, Bootsie became a quiet, gentle, well-behaved 3 yr. old who loves being brushed to the point that she almost falls off of the perch in her cage when being groomed! She enjoys exploring the adoption center and has favorite spots by the windows, but only so long as no "meanies" are out at the same time. A couple of cats at PAWS have it in for Bootsie for some reason that we haven't quite figured out, so she's getting much appreciated weekday breathers in a foster home. Bootsie would be most happy in a new home with her lifetime companion, Pepper.

Bow

Brie

Torrie's daughter

Bristol

Bristol had some health issues when he came to PAWS, so for the first 6 weeks or so of his stay, he had to remain isolated from the other cats. His only "outings" were either trips to the vet or rides around the Center on a volunteer's shoulder. NOT a good way for a kitten to spend the most exciting time of his kittenhood…just ask Bristol! Yet he came to love the shoulder rides, and even though he now may run and play with the others, he still looks forward to being carried around. With his newly-found freedom, Bristol is way too active to be a "lap kitten" just yet, so we hope his adopter will continue the practice of toting him about several times a day. He loves the closeness, and this will be the bridge to his becoming an "everything you could possibly want in a cat" adult.

Bristol is an 8-month old orange tabby male, recently neutered and given a clean bill of health by his doctor. Because of his very rough start, Bristol may not be declawed.

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Bud

Adoption approved

Bunyan

Buttercup

Butterscotch

Cagney

Calista

 
Athea's daughter. The family is currently enjoying their stay in a foster home. Athea is getting the proper food that she needs, and babies are busy hunting play mice and tumbling around with each other.

Camilia

Carmella

Cashew

Cassie

Castor

Catrina

Mom of Tiger, Butterscotch, Licorice, Sherbert, Oreo

Adoption approved

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Cello

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Chachi

Charley

So Charley came into the Center frightened and hurting, huddled in the arms of the kind person who stopped to help him. When he tried to walk, all four legs splayed out from under him…he couldn't take a step.

Now for the good news! Nothing broken or dislocated, no apparent internal injuries…but he sure got bopped pretty good. Charley stayed at a veterinary hospital over the weekend, where he started walking…one step then flop?two or three steps, flop. But he improved day by day, taking more steps at a time, and by the end of just one week, he was running (sideways sometimes with an occasional fall) after toys and playing under the bathroom door with one of the cats in his temporary foster home.

Now staying with his very doting rescuer, Charley has turned into the playful, but extremely "grateful" and loving kitten he appeared to be from day one. After a scary, but very gentle introduction to foster mom's 3 dogs, Charley and one of the dogs vie for the same food dish! Charley's a lover, playful, very VERY brave and, it would appear, completely recovered. He's a kitten we would expect to do well in a variety of circumstances - with a single, doting mom or dad, a family with children, other cats and yes, dogs seem to be okay with him. Not to forget, Charley's a VERY handsome young fellow. One good thing to come out of Hurricane Charley - Charley the Cat!

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Charlie Brown

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Chelsea

Okay, so I'm making this up. I'm really Chelsea…a cat, as you can see, not a dog, much less the famous Snoopy. I'm a 6 yr. old black and grey tabby with lots of white, spayed, front declawed, current on my vaccines, had a recent dental. Sadly, my person did have to part with me due to a severe allergy.

So why the Snoopy tale? Well, my favorite place to perch and observe the world is… are you getting it yet? Yes! On top of my doghouse…er...cathouse!
You see, I have one of those covered latrines - don't know why - most cats hate them. But I make the PAWS people laugh, because in a floor-level cage, I'm almost invisible up there….until someone comes with my supper dish.

I'm a very sweet cat so I'm told. I like a lap and LOTS of attention. I'll do fine with another cat so long as I'm given time to adjust. Dogs, kids...I don't know. Never met one up close and personal. Because I'm front claw-less, I must always be kept indoors. If you don't have an allergy to cats and you're looking for Snoopy's kitty counterpart, come meet me at the PAWS Center. I'd really like to find a new and permanent home very, very soon.
 

Chewy

Cinnamon

We need to evaluate Cinnamon a little more thoroughly before she'll be ready for adoption, but her new picture reflects the progress she's making. In person, you won't recognize our Grizabella! We're confident now that her time in the sun will come.

Adoption approved

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Cirrus

Cluny

Cooper

Cotton

Cubby

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Cumulus

Curry

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Daphne

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Dee Dee

Dee and Dexter were found in the trash barrel at a local residence by a caring and alert young woman. Can you imagine the kind of person it took to throw two beautiful kittens in the garbage!? Dee-Dee and Dexter, now 3 mo. old, are absolutely lovely and very loveable, healthy kittens. They are Manx mix, what we call "stumpies"... their tails are about 2 inches long and they have the "clownish" personalities of a true Manx. We promised the person who rescued them that we would try to place them together in the same home. They play well together and are very unusual,
appealing kitties. If you want unique companions, this brother and sister act are rare!

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Deschute

Dexter

The happy ending to this part of Dee-Dee's and Dexter's story is that help arrived in time, and they were pulled alive and well from the trash bin. Can you imagine the kind of person it took to throw two beautiful kittens in the garbage!? Dee-Dee and Dexter, now 3-mos. old, are absolutely lovely and very loveable, healthy kittens. They are Manx mix, what we call "stumpies"... their tails are about 2 inches long and they have the "clownish" personalities of a true Manx. We promised the person who rescued them that we would try to place them together in the same home. They play well together and are very unusual, appealing kitties. If you want unique companions, this brother and sister act are rare!

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Diamond

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Dickens

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Dominique

Dora

Dorian

Dotty

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Draper

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Dreyfuss

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Dustin

Eclipse

Adopted
Quasar (right): male, DMH, DOB: 4/1/04

Eden

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Eeyore

I'm a two-year old handsome, neutered classic tabby. I spent some time with the person who rescued me from the trailer park when my family left me behind, and I just loved following her around and jumping on her lap soon as she sat down. I was a little shy at first…so much had changed?but soon I learned that the more affection I gave the more I got. That Pooh donkey, you may recall, spends most of his time alone in a thistly corner of the forest. He even eats the thistles! Gross!

"The donkey thought sadly to himself, 'Why?' and sometimes he thought, 'Wherefore?'?and sometimes he didn't quite know what he was thinking about." I, on the other hand, know exactly what I'm thinking about. I'm thinking, "please, let me get over this cold." I'm thinking "cat food", no thistles thank you. But most important, I'm thinking "oh how I hope someone comes to the Center just to see me, spends time talking with me and says "Eeyore, you're the one. You're going home with me!"

(Eeyore facts, fiction and quote from eeyoreshideaway.com and "The Pooh Book of Quotations," A.A. Milne).
 

Elda

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Enya

Eric

The sad story of "Eric" is that his owner, who lived in a small apartment above the business, had passed away suddenly five weeks before. People knew that the person had been caring for a cat, but when no cat was found in the apartment, they assumed he was no longer there. Exactly where Eric was for five weeks, we have no idea - he was hungry, disheveled and dehydrated, but not nearly as bad off as we expected when we heard his story. Did he have a way in and out? Possibly. Whatever the case, he very wisely decided it was time to make him self known to the world, and he sure did it with a bang!

Eric is a medium-haired buff and white fellow, around 3 years old, neutered and very, very handsome now that he's all cleaned up. He's a laid back gentle soul who loves the attention he's getting at the Center and is nonplussed by all the activity going on around him. He seems easy to please and quick to adjust to whatever comes his way. What more could you want?

Eve

Eve

Flugle

Franc

Frazier

YAHOO! Niles an' I are going to a new home TOGETHER!

Frosty Paws

Unable to turn off purr
machine.

Gardenia

Garfield and Tassy

Tassy: female, DOB: 6/3/01

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Gertie

Gilda

Waltzin' Matilda...Gilda's GONE!

Gina

Goliath

Wrong image. On the contrary, our one-year old red tabby is a big guy, but not that big, and he's one of the gentler giants among our current residents. In fact, Goliath seems to be a pretty calm fellow no matter what's going on. He's been seen playing nicely with the smallest kittens, and doesn't appear to show any aggression whatsoever toward the other cats at PAWS. He'd rather sit back and observe life, minding his own business and never causing any trouble. Goliath has lived in two kennel situations prior to coming our way, so he's used to seeing and hearing dogs, although we have no idea whether he's ever interacted with one.

Goliath came to us with one small glitch on his resume - he's known to do "love bites". "Love biting" is otherwise known as petting aggression, meaning that the cat will tolerate just so much stroking and then say, with a nip, "no more, please." A love bite rarely breaks skin, and a cat usually gives some clear signal that it's coming - a twitch of the tail, slight tensing of the body, maybe a turn of the head - so the "love bite" can be avoided by an alert owner. Few, if any, of the PAWS volunteers have gotten any love bites from Goliath, but he does have this on his rap sheet, so he may not be suitable for families with small children, elderly members or anyone who wants a lap cat he/she can pet and pet for hours on end.

Gown

Heath

Hermione

Hermione is a very loving, pretty cat with an apple shaped head and a compact "cobbie" body, much like an English shorthair. She resists being pulled from her cage ("I can get out myself!" she snaps), but just open the door, wait for a bit, and she'll come to you begging to be petted and loved. Sunbathing beneath a window is guaranteed to put a smile on her face, but she also can be quite lively if you initiate the play. Hermione deserves the good life...and she deserves it very, very soon.
ADOPTION APPROVED !!!!

Higgins

Hilde

Hobo

HOBO ADOPTED

Higgins (left): male, DSH, DOB: 9/15/04

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Honey

Honey has an injured leg

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Huck

Iroquois

 
Iroquois (right): female, DSH, DOB: 10/10/04

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Jack

Jake

Jenny

Jorja

Juice

Julia

Jupiter

Lacey

Laia

Lancer

At 8 weeks of age, the "jet babies" tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). They were dropped off at a local veterinary hospital to be euthanized…but who could even think it?!?! Recent research has shown that many kittens who test positive for FIV at this young age will revert to negative within 3-6 months. A PAWS senior volunteer can tell you why this happens. Lancer and his brothers and sisters were, therefore, kept in a PAWS foster home - separate from the foster families cats - until they could be retested. NEGATIVE! YAY! A few veterinarians have advised that the "kids" be retested once more when they are 1 yr. old (again, a senior volunteer can tell you why), so until that final retest, it is best that they go to homes with no other current cats. Dogs are fine, and Lancer or any of his siblings probably would run the tail off your dog!

Despite Lancer's high energy quotient, when you've had enough, he's very good about settling down to being a loving, affectionate companion. Lancer and his siblings are all very social, very lovable and would be great for families with children.
 

Leo

Leo's loud meows are now loud purrs. When you walk into his room, he turns into a virtual motor boat of purrs. He loves the attention of being petted and brushed and can never get too much. Although he still shies away from being picked up and startles at sudden movements, he's getting used to the idea of sitting on people's laps...thinks he may like this a whole lot eventually. Leo is a handsome red and white, medium-haired fellow, about two years old, neutered, and is good with other feline friends. He had a pretty rough start, but all he needs now is a gentle home and lots of TLC.

Leta

Levi

Levi and his friend (sister?), Linen, were taken to a local kennel, having been removed from a barn where they would have continued the cycle of procreation that leaves so many sickly and short- lived kittens and cats in it's wake. They came to PAWS after the kind hearted kennel owner took them in and got them neutered and spayed. Levi was extremely scared and hissy for a couple of hours, but has turned into a real sweetheart! He and Linen are in a wonderful foster home now and doing well! They may be seen at the Center on weekends.

Licorice

Adopted

Lilas

Lily

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Lindsay

Linen

Linen and her friend (brother?), Levi, were taken to a local kennel, having been removed from a barn where they would have continued the cycle of procreation that leaves so many sickly and short-lived kittens and cats in it's wake. They came to PAWS after the kind-hearted kennel owner took them in and got them spayed and neutered. Linen did not feel very perky for the first couple of days at PAWS, but she is in a wonderful foster home now and doing well! She and Levi may be seen at the Center on weekends.

Lira

Macie

Maria

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Mars

Martha

Matty

Maybelline

What do you mean why can't *I* be true?? The person who dropped me off on somebody else's property...I was in heat, to make matters worse...certainly wasn't true to me OR at all considerate of the people who then had to figure out what to do with me. And we didn't come in no Coup de Ville either!

But that was then, and this is now. I was brought to PAWS and yes, I AM starting back doin' the things I used to do….which is to be a very delightful, active, communicative 2-yr. old "kitten." I'm also a beauty - medium tan and black hair, long cream-colored ear tufts, and perfectly lined "Maybelline" eyes…which is where my name really came from. Oh yes, and the PAWS people saw to it that I was spayed at once! I know now that there ARE good humans, and I'm so looking forward to finding one who will be true to me for the rest of my life. Trust me, the favor will be returned, and I'll do everything I can to make you happy you chose me. Oh, by the way, you don't have to have a Cadillac…a Ford will do just fine!

(Biographer's note: Thanks, Chuck Berry, for the "inspiration").

Meemow

Anyway, I'm Meemow, a 2-1/2 yr. old black beauty, proud mom of Tobias, Hilde and Zimmer. I was wandering about, pregnant, with nowhere to go when a kind family took me in, gave me a warm, safe place to give birth, and helped me raise my kittens until they were old enough to be adopted. Unfortunately, our temporary family couldn't keep us 'cause they have three dogs….enough for anyone to handle I have to admit. My kids all were snatched up faster than I could blink, and that's given me a welcome rest from mothering. But the time has come to find a forever family for Meemow - this life in a cage business is stifling.

I'm full of energy once again, very playful, and an all-'round good, friendly gal....a big kitten really. I like kids and other cats, and the dogs in my rescue family weren't at all bad. I could deal with that. Although I've been indoors for quite awhile, I'm still pretty darned interested in what's on the other side of that Center door. My adopter will have to be very careful at first about open doors, or I might let curiosity get the best of me and trek on out. Hopefully I'll go to a home with enough indoor space, maybe some nice window seats, that this won't be a problem. I sure don't want to do something stupid and end up back on the street. -- Meemow

Mickey

"But I'm still here," wails Mickey…with only his play mouse to keep him company. "Why doesn't anyone want me? I'm a nice little guy. I can't believe I've been left behind! Maybe it's 'cause some of the volunteers call me "Groucho". Yeah, they do, but it's not because I'm grouchy - it's because of my thick black eyebrows that remind them of Groucho Marx….those old enough to remember Groucho Marx , that is. Really, these eyebrows are my distinguishing feature - you're never going to find another cat who looks like me. I'm one of a kind! Not just another standard all-look-alike tabby. I'm playful, sociable, unique, and I'm very lonely. Please someone, pick me!" -- Mickey

Mimi

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Minnie

Miranda

Mona Lisa

mom of Elda, Beppe and Gina

Mooney

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Morgan

Morty (Mortimer)

Ms Icees

Mushka

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Nadia

So now that I hopefully have the bad rap of "Naughtya" behind me, let me say that "good Nadia" has a very calm temperament, absolutely loves to be brushed, and especially adores having her tummy rubbed. I'm so very ready for someone to give me another chance. Let me show you that this name change really DID make a difference!

Natasha

front declawed

needs to be adopted together with Pierre

Navajo

 
Iroquois (right): female, DSH, DOB: 10/10/04

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Nefertiti

Being queen of cats is quite an elevation in status for me. As recently as November, I was what humans call a "stray"….cold, hungry, a far cry from what I am now. The good people who took me in made me feel safe, secure and loved, and in return, I've bestowed upon them incredible sweetness, affection, and a constant purrrr! I love to be held and protected, and to sleep on my foster parents' laps while they're preoccupied with a strange box called "TV" or doing some equally weird thing they call "surfing the net." This probably isn't very queenly behavior on my part, but I reserve the royalty stuff for the Center. There are two adult male knaves in my foster home, and I like to play with them…in the middle of the night…if I don't get banished to the dungeon…and to curl up with them on the sofa. Court jester, Cesar, will lie right on top of me if I accidentally take his favored space. Pretty bold I'd say….does he forget I'm queen Nefertiti?

Despite all the good things that have happened to me over the past few months, I'm still a bit shy and insecure in unfamiliar places. Strange sounds and agitation scare me, so I don't think I'd be comfortable with small children. Although it may be indelicate to speak of it, I must tell you that my bathroom habits are impeccable, and I faithfully scratch a carpet scratcher, never the carpet or furniture. I would never, ever think of making a mess. That would not be queenly.

(Nefertiti will be spayed before adoption).

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Nick

Niles

Oh boy...what more could we ask?! Not only a new home, but Frazier and I both get to go! We can't wait!

Nimbus

Noel and Angel

Angel (right): female, DLH, DOB: 10/1/04

Noir

 
She is now a very robust little girl! Noir was found all alone in a basement, covered with dirt, unable to eat cat food because she hadn't been weaned yet. Her rescuers thought that they were hearing a bird, but it turned out to be this little kitten crying out for help. She continues to carry on quite a conversation when it is meal time, but after eating, she is very content to cuddle up with her stuffed animal "momcat" and her heated "Snuggle Safe". We will soon be merging Noir with some other kittens for social company and she will be available for adoption as soon as she is old enough.

Nutmeg

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Oboe, Flute, Cello

Oboe, Flute, Cello are not available any more (adopted)

Orenea

 
Athea's daughter. The family is currently enjoying their stay in a foster home. Athea is getting the proper food that she needs, and babies are busy hunting play mice and tumbling around with each other.

Oreo

Orion

Orleans

Padua

Palermo

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Paris

Peanut

Peanut gets along well with dogs and is appropriately cautious with them. She loves to play games of "chasing anything that moves", preferably if there's a person around to help keep the game alive.

Peanut loved her foster family SO much that she decided she'd like to stay there forever. When they first brought her to the adoption Center, she spent the weekend growling, snarling and, in general, acting like a spoiled brat. Her "reward" for this behavior was having to remain at the Center to learn more acceptable social skills! This she has done, and now Peanut loudly vocalizes for someone to "let me out of this darned cage, play with me, PAY ATTENTION TO ME! If you indulge me, I might even let you tote me around...for awhile." Peanut is still a little dickens, but it's all in fun and the PAWS volunteers just love her! Whoever adopts this pretty little girl will be in for a real treat.
 

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Penny

Pepper

Peso

Phantom

Pierre

front declawed

needs to be adopted together with Natasha

Piper

Adopted

Pistachio

Pleidas

Pollox

Posha

"Posha has a roaring purr and a very affectionate temperament. At the first sudden movement or loud noise, however, she's back under the bed in a flash. Having twin preschool-age daughters, who are made up almost entirely of sudden movements and loud noises, probably explains why Posha spends her days under the bed, turning into our hunka-hunka-burning-kitty- love only at night or first thing in the morning. She has warmed up a bit to the kids, as they're attempting to control their exuberance and be more gentle.

"Surprisingly, this scaredy-cat didn't flinch when coming face to face with our very large Golden Retriever. She also shows no fear of our cat, who has just recently become an "only cat" and is a bit grumpy about giving up that position of honor.

"In spite of their long coats, a Maine Coon is a relatively low-maintenance cat. Posha doesn't shed nearly as much as I expected her to, but she loves being brushed, even in sensitive places like her belly where many cats don't like to be touched. Also common to the breed, Posha is a "sit-beside-you" cat rather than a "lap" cat, but she is highly personable and starting to bloom with regular affection.

"Posha is fairly independent, so she would be a good choice for a working person or family. But keep in mind that she has not had an easy life and deserves every minute of affection she can get when her person(s) is home. She would do fine in a family with dogs, other cats or older kids, but she's not the best choice if you're looking for a cat "for the kids.""

Punkin

Purreaux

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Quasar

Adopted
Quasar (right): male, DMH, DOB: 4/1/04

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Quasar (Riley)

Here's what foster mom has to say about this energetic little guy. "Quasar is about 5 months old and appears to have some Maine Coon in his heritage. Playful and rambunctious, he's also extremely affectionate and quite the talker. Fitting his name to a "t"…or "Q"…he's always broadcasting, from near and from afar. Seems he has something to say about everything!

"Having had the pleasure of fostering this fellow, I can attest that Quasar would be extremely useful in ridding your house of flies and moths, as his pursuit of them is both clever and relentless. He's a good-looking kitten, with symmetrical markings, a long bushy tail, and a white chest and stockings. Quasar is a people cat, likes to nuzzle his head in your neck and knead your chin with his big feet. He loves window shelves and lots of toys, especially fuzzy little white mice. For the family in search of a big lap cat, this is the one. Get him now while you can still enjoy the little kitten he is."

Quinn

Rachel

Rascal

Reamy

"Nothing's wrong with you, Reamy. You're still a little shy and maybe you didn't "sell yourself" to Archer's and Steppe's adopters, but you're getting braver every day. Just be patient….your forever family will come along. In the meantime, you're not all alone. You've got lots of friends at the adoption center and you're noisy enough that no one can ignore you. You just have to learn not to panic when someone responds to your calls!

Reamy was, indeed, a shy little kid, having come to PAWS at the age of 5 weeks following the tragic death of his mother. He's come a long way since then. Whereas he once simply huddled in sheer terror behind one of his brothers, Reamy has now become quite vocal, is excited about exploring his surroundings, and loves to play with his toy mice and wrestle with the big guys. Reamy is now 7 months old, is neutered, has all his vaccines and is looking for that special someone he can trust to never, ever leave him behind.
 

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Reno

Rikki

Roark

Roger

This is what Roger's and Andy's foster parents have to say: "We would like to emphasize that these kittens are very, very friendly and inquisitive. Roger (namesake, Federer), a tiny tiger, was the smallest guy during the first weeks of his life, and we almost lost him twice because he was so weak. Looking at him now, you would never know! He and brother Andy (namesake, Roddick), a handsome black tiger, are a joy to cuddle and play with. Both guys LOVE people and soak up attention.

"In our home, Roger and Andy have become buddies with our two adult male cats, who passionately clean them and have taught them how to play chase and all that other good stuff that makes a cat a real cat. The three resident females have mostly resisted Roger's and Andy's charm attacks - hey, that's their loss, we think!

"Roger and Andy will fit into any home setting: a family with small children, a household with other animals - so long as their begging for love is answered…but then, it is just too hard to resist these precious creatures anyway." (Roger and Andy can be seen at the Center, or arrangements may be made to meet them in their foster home).
 

Rosemary

Mother of Saffron, Sage, Cinnamon, Corriander, Curry and Nutmeg

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Roz

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Rufus

Rusty

Rusty's a cute, affectionate swirled buff tabby, and he is VERY relieved to be rid of the fleas that had nearly sucked him dry! When he was brought to us, the first thing we saw were nearly a dozen fleas scurrying about on his tiny face! A PAWS volunteer treated him immediately, and for two days, we must have combed away a gazillion dead bodies. Think of how poor Rusty must have felt! He's now looking pretty dapper and will be able to be paired with a kitten buddy by this weekend. He's been hollering at us all week, telling us how lonely he is for companionship, so he'll be excited come Saturday morning when he can romp and play with others!

Sabrina

Saffron

Sage

Saige

I get along with other cats and I would love to go to a home where humans appreciate having a little lion around the house. I am told that my meow sounds a little like a roar, and that my mane has grown back in. I have a large appetite and I especially love soft food. I love being brushed - it makes me feel loved. On that note I love being held too because I like humans. I usually hang out wherever they are in the house. I am really well behaved and I don’t fuss, hiss, bite, scratch, nor growl and do well in changing environments. I have also learned to use a scratch pad.
 
Life was tough before I came to PAWS, but now I am looking forward to being with my new mom and dad and possibly other cats to ‘hand about’ with. If you like a laid-back cat with an appetite for the jungle scene, I am yours!
 
Thanks for listening,
 
Saige
 

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Sass

Serena

Sesame

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Sherbert

Smokey

Snowy

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Sonic

Sox

Uh, oh….wait a minute - something not right here. Yeah, we've got "Sox"... but Sox Clinton is black and white, right? Unless we have our pictures messed up, OUR Sox is tabby with white....and he's less than a year old! Sox Clinton left Washington nearly 4 years ago. Come to think of it, the one-time first cat was named "Socks", not Sox.

Okay….so Bill and Hilary did not swing by State College and leave their cat with us. ("Socks" apparently went to Virginia with Clinton secretary, Betty Curry, when his White House days were done).

"Sox" was born right here in Centre County, and at 11 months of age already tips the scales at 13.3 lbs.! Sox has the biggest feet that we've every seen on a cat! They are white, hence the name. Sox and his feet are huge! Lovers of big cats out there, take a good look at this guy. Like so many of the large fellows who've been at PAWS, Sox is a very gentle fellow. He plays well with the other cats and is not at all opposed to being picked up, held and hugged. He will definitely carry on a conversation with his new owner….provided he isn't trotting about with his play mouse in his mouth. And he isn't planning to change the spelling of his name and head for Washington, New York OR Virginia anytime soon

Sparkle

Spice

 
Spice and her sister Sugar are well socialized and have been around kids, cats, and dogs. They are a terrific "sister act"....very calm, loving, and playful with each other. At first appearance, they are black. But on closer observation, there is a beautiful reddish shade to their fur coat that is very striking. They would like to go to the same home if possible.

ADOPTED

Spirit

Star

Steppenwolf

Stetson

Stratus

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Sugar

 
Sugar and her sister Spice are well socialized and have been around kids, cats, and dogs. They are a terrific "sister act"....very calm, loving, and playful with each other. At first appearance, they are black. But on closer observation, there is a beautiful reddish shade to their fur coat that is very striking. They would like to go to the same home if possible.

ADOPTED
 

Sweetie

Syrus

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T.D.

Taffy

Tassy

ADOPTION APPROVED before a bio could be written for the lovely lassy known as Tassy. Good luck to you, little lass!

Tavi

Ted

Anyhow, now that I've weathered that storm, I want to make darned sure nobody gets this mixed up again. So I've established myself solidly and unequivocally as king of the mountain at the PAWS Center. King-of-the-Mountain, you hear? Not queen-of-the-hill. Well, enough of that. I, too, can laugh about it now.

So how did I get to PAWS? My previous owner finished school, left town, and left me behind in her apartment, with a huge open bag of Ole Red dogfood to keep me company. Nothing else…not even any water! Nice of her, wasn't it? And dog food, for cryin' out loud….talk about an identity crisis! The landlady who found me was very kind and brought me to the safety of PAWS.

I'm about 2-1/2 yrs. old now, medium-hair, all black as you can see from my mug shots. I definitely have an "in charge" air about me, but after all I've been through, I simply had to take control of my destiny. Deep down, I'm a sweetheart and I'm mellowing day by day. I do have to keep some of the other Center cats in line from time to time, and that can get me in trouble, but when I'm in a home of my own and have some space, I'll be in my glory. Although I've never met a dog up close and personal, I think I might like them, and I really think I'd like an opportunity to go outside...not a lot, just a breath of fresh air once in awhile. Please give me a chance. Once my mellowing out is complete, I'm gonna be a curl-up-by-the-fire, hunk-a-burning-love. --TED

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Tessa

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Thomas

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Tiger

Adopted

Tigger

Tikki

Tinker

I'm one of the many cats who were "evicted" from the N. Atherton Street trailer park which is now almost completely torn down. My story is a little different from some of the others, however, in that my person moved not too far away and was permitted to take me along. Being a cat, though, I had no idea what was going on and the first time my person's roommate accidentally left the door slightly ajar, ZOOM, I took off for home! Yup, crossed a couple of not-so-busy streets, then busy N. Atherton. Made it safely, went off in search of my old place, but it wasn't there! Dad frantically came after me, took me back to the new place and tried to explain. But doggone, I still didn't get it, and the next time I had a similar opportunity, off I went again. This time, Dad feared for my life and reluctantly decided to let PAWS find a new home for me farther away from the old stomping grounds and with a family who would be more careful about keeping their doors firmly secured. This was very hard for him to do.

I'm a one-year old, neutered, medium-haired black fellow. Very calm, laid-back…nothing much bothers me….except this business about losing my home. I'm currently in a foster home where there's a dog, another cat and two small, very active children. Know what? I'm getting along just fine with all that. Yeah, I'm a really cool cat…affectionate, I like everybody, and yes, I do control my bodily functions just fine, thank you. -- Tinker

Tinkerbell

Tobias

Toby

So at age 10, how in the world did I lose my home? Well...sigh...I was brought to the Center, along with housemates Natasha and Pierre, because our person was moving way far away "to start a new life"?without us. This is the second time this has happened to me. This "new life" person adopted me when I was 6 from another person who moved and couldn't go to the trouble of taking me along. This is NOT fair - I'm too nice a guy. If you could even consider taking off without me, read no further. I'm looking for a lifetime home, whether my lifetime will be another 10 big ones or maybe only 8 or 6. I'm in good health except that I had a bladder stone removed last year and must be examined annually to be sure this doesn't happen again. If you maintain my prescription diet, that will go a long way toward preventing a recurrence.

Please give me a chance to spend my senior years worry free. I'm neutered, front-declawed, current on my vaccines, and have no bad habits except an occasional nip when you brush me too hard. Despite my bad experiences, I really like people, and I'm good with children and other cats.
 

Tom

Tom

Toodles

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Town

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Trinity

"I'd finally recovered from birthing and caring for my family when …you're not gonna believe what happened! The vet said it looked like I had ringworm (eeeww!), so I was isolated in a tiny cage forever while they grew something called a "culture". The culture was negative?no ringworm…so all that time confined and alone and I didn't even have it! Freedom at last? Nope…I was then taken straight away to have that operation (you know the one I mean). With all this behind me at last, I'm looking forward to meeting someone who appreciates an approachable, fun-loving and lovable cat. I've been in three foster homes (there's that magic number 3 again!), and although I appreciate these good people giving me a place to hang out, it's time that I find a home I can call my own.

"My first foster mom will tell you how well-behaved I am - no fussing in the car, no hissing, biting, scratching or growling despite not knowing where I was or what would happen next. What happened was that I got my first warm bed, lots of good food, and catnip! I LOVE to roll my face in that stuff and then gently nod off to sleep. While "mom" played my favorite music (I prefer soft instrumental), I'd hold out my paws and let her trim my nails. How 'bout that?!

"In foster home two, I demonstrated the "monkey" in my genes. I "leaped tall buildings", climbing, swinging and peering down from the highest points in the room. Now, I've got twin beds and hooboy, do I enjoy jumping back and forth between them! Foster mom three will tell you how smart I am. With just a brief demonstration, I learned to use my scratching device and I use it faithfully. I love to be petted and hugged, I come when she calls and I enjoy chatting with her as I follow her around. With all these facets to my personality, I never get bored and I guarantee, you won't get bored with me! Thanks for listening. - Trinity

(Trinity's "ringworm" turned out to be an allergy. Although the exact cause is unknown, a prescription diet has been keeping it well under control).

Venus

Venus

Wally

Whiskers

Whisper

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Willy

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Wiscoy

Yasmine

Yas spent two months in a foster home last summer, and although she adjusted well to the family's other animals, she merely tolerated human contact. In another foster home during the recent holidays, Yas showed definite signs of wanting to cast off her shell. Ever seen a cat stand on her head?!? Yasmine's way of opening up was to do just that, teasing and enticing her foster mom to stroke and rub her all over. Oh so briefly, she'd nuzzle and purr, but as images of past mistreatment apparently returned, she'd tense and seek refuge where she thought she couldn't be seen. A minute later, a head would peer over top of her kitty bed, and so long as foster mom remained quiet and still, she'd jump out and start the whole routine again. Jazzy Yaz-a-ma-taz, as she is fondly called, will require patience, time, and a person willing to measure early stages of progress in inches. The nature and extent of what happened during her first year of life isn't exactly known, but despite it, Yas doesn't have a mean bone in her body. She clearly wants to heal, to trust, and to be loved. She'll present a challenge at first, but the reward will be enormous for the gentle person who gives pretty Yas a chance to "be all that she can be."

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Yeller

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Yena

YENA is the last of an absolutely striking family of kittens, known at the PAWS Center as the "money" kittens. Yena's brothers were named Peso and Franc, her sisters Penny and Lira. It's uncertain whether some country actually uses a currency called a yena…or whether "Yena" is a female yen! We're guessing the latter. (Smile)

In addition to having great career potential, Yena is a sweet, loving, but very frisky and athletic young girl. She climbs the "tower" at the Center and peers from atop the world like she's ready to pounce. This is all show. Actually, she's very lonely and frustrated now that her siblings all have gone into good homes and she's been left behind.

Unfortunately, the girls of this handsome family suffered through a rather persistent bout of ringworm and could not be spayed until it cleared. Once it did, Penny and Lira went first because they had approved adoptions, but Yena is still anxiously awaiting her surgery so she can get on with her life. This will be done before she is released into a new home, but she would like very much to be spoken for NOW.

Application pending

Zane

Zaphyr

Zeke

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Zimmer