Adopted Cats
Thanks goes to all the kind individuals and families who have adopted cats and dogs from the PAWS Adoption Center and have given them loving homes.
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Cats Adopted in 2005
Amazing GraceAmazing Grace's bio at the time of adoption:"Amazing" is truly descriptive of this wonderful girl. Here is what she told us when she came to PAWS: "My name is Amazing Grace, and I am a 3-pawed calico. Not sure what happened to my right front paw, but it's not there. I found my 'foster family' (the family who brought me to PAWS) by just showing up on their porch. They checked around the neighborhood, but no one claimed me. I am very lovable - I love adult people, kid people and dogs. My porch mates included a beagle, a golden retriever and a yellow lab and we all got along just fine. I lived in the doghouse on the porch, but on occasion, I was allowed in the house to lie on the rugs with the dogs. My 'foster family' took me to the veterinarian who told them that I'm spayed, so that means someone used to care about me. I now have my rabies and distemper vaccines and was dewormed. The vet estimates my age at about 3 years. My foster family fed me well, but winter is here and I need someone to keep me indoors, love me and give me a warm home to call my own. Please help me…." Amazing Grace is missing about 1/3 of her right front leg, but disabled she is absolutely not. When she walks, she paddles with the pawless leg and that appears to give her good balance. After the standard week in isolation at PAWS, volunteers allowed Grace to come out of her cage. They turned their backs and in a nanosecond, Grace was GONE. No one could find her anywhere! Of course, no one thought to look up…..like high up, on top of the cages where we stack carriers and miscellaneous paraphenalia. Sure 'nuff, Grace finally was found ….way up there, lying peacefully in the base of a disassembled dog crate. Assisted back to floor level, Grace immediately scaled the side of a cage to the very top, presumably just as she had the first time. Not only is this girl amazingly independent and physically capable, but she is amazingly gentle, loving and uncomplaining. You must meet truly Amazing Grace |
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AmosAmos's bio at the time of adoption: Male, Domestic Short HairDOB: 04/29/05 |
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Anastasia and BlakeAnastasia and Blake's bio at the time of adoption: Two of Princess' kittens |
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AngelAngel's bio at the time of adoption: Domestic Shorthair, MaleDOB: 09/26/05 "The Littlest Angel"! He has no wings but he's so darn cute that he'll have no problem flying into your heart. Just look at that cute little mouth. |
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Anna and BettyAnna and Betty's bio at the time of adoption: Domestic Shorthair, kittens of Hazel; DOB: 04/18/05Anna is lighter grey tabby and is behind Betty Betty is in front and is darker grey tabby |
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Badger and SpartanBadger and Spartan's bio at the time of adoption: Spartan (left): male, DSHDOB: 8/21/04 Badger (right): male. DSH DOB: 7/15/04 Spartan and I are two of the male "mascot kittens." Since the little guy already has been adopted, we'll just talk about me, okay? I'm really BIG compared to Spartan and Nittany - actually, I'm a month older than they are, but even so, I may grow into a pretty big fellow. I'm very strong for my size and age. Like Nittany, I'm still frightened of things going on around me, but I'm getting used to it a little more quickly than she is. I'm helping her though, and really would like to go wherever she does so I can keep an eye on her. There's something about male tabby cats, so they tell me - we have a reputation for being very smart and having calm, gentle dispositions. We're the "greeters" in the household, the ones who make everyone feel at home. The PAWS folks tell me they think I'll grow up to be like that. I hope so - that's kinda my style already. And you know, if my name means anything, the Badgers (football team) were big winners this year - this ought to make me a winner too! Right? Two great mascots in your very own home! Sounds right to me. -- Badger |
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BaileyBailey's bio at the time of adoption: black female, DSH. DOB: 4/6/05Playful and sweet as can be....Bailey's energy is boundless....an energizer bunny in kitten clothes! |
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BanjoBanjo's bio at the time of adoption:Male, DSH,
DOB: 04/15/05 |
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BattaBatta's bio at the time of adoption: Domestic Shorthair, MaleDOB: 08-07-05 Batta likes to "batta" at his toys and is a real joy. |
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BeanBean's bio at the time of adoption: male, DSH; DOB: 4/6/05Bean is Chickpea's and Garbanzo's brother Bean is the "triplet" wearing the red collar at the center |
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BearBear's bio at the time of adoption: male, DSH; DOB 8/15/04 |
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BenjiBenji's bio at the time of adoption: male, DOB: 4/3/05Benji is one of Dolly's kittens. He will be available for adoption when he is 8 weeks old (he is about 4 weeks old in this picture). |
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BingBing's bio at the time of adoption: Domestic Shorthair, MaleDOB: 08/07/05 Bing loves to sit up on his hind legs to hold his toys and play with them.
ADOPTED WITH BROTHER " BOOM" |
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BittieBittie's bio at the time of adoption: female, DSH, DOB: 2/12/05 |
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BoBo's bio at the time of adoption: Bo was adopted on Valentines Day, 2005. |
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BoogalooBoogaloo's bio at the time of adoption: "Boogaloo" came to PAWS with this silly name, but what a perfect name it is. The guy's a boogaloo alright - the Energizer Bunny in cat clothing! The volunteers love him to pieces. Boogaloo goes non-stop. He's fearless, even of the big boys. He's Spidercat - leaps tall buildings, occasionally missing the mark, bringing the "building" crashing down upon himself and anyone, human or cat, unlucky enough to be in the way. But as in the movies, Boo picks himself up, dusts himself off and away he goes….leaving someone else to clean up the mess. Yet surprise, surprise -- you can pick up this clown, turn him upside down and carry him around like a baby! He goes limp in your arms and just hangs out there, catching his breath before the next romp.
You want a fun-loving, funny, but totally affectionate cat? Boogaloo's your man. He'll make you laugh, make you cry if you don't "catproof" your valuables until he grows up, and he'll provide you with hours of free entertainment. He plays fetch, but his favorite toy is a fishing pole with...nothing fancy...just bread ties on the end. Boogaloo is 1-year old, neutered, and (we promise) will eventually outgrow his sometimes devilish high energy. He's shown the side of himself that he'll become as an "adult" and it'll be worth the wait. Boogaloo is smart, outgoing and beneath it all, a lover. He may try your patience for a time, but you won't regret opening your home and heart to him in the end. He's gonna be one great cat!
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BoomBoom's bio at the time of adoption: Domestic Shorthair, MaleDOB: 08/07/05 Just look at those cute little tootsies! Boom has those framed white toes on both of his front paws and little white socks on his back paws.
ADOPTED WITH BROTHER "BING" |
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BuddyBuddy's bio at the time of adoption: Domestic Shorthair, Male-neuteredDOB: 10/17/04 This endorsement from the woman Buddy found to help him says it all! "Buddy, it seems, was tired of being hungry and lonely and was determined to find his forever home by taking matters into his own hands. He crawled into the engine block of my car in State College and rode home with me to Port Matilda. Luckily, I heard him calling out from under the hood of my car and, with the help of my two friends, rescued and took care of him until PAWS could take him to help him find his forever home. We know that Buddy appreciates all that we have done for him; his fleas and ear mites are gone; his belly is full; and he’s warm and safe. But I don’t think Buddy knows how much he’s impacted our lives. He now has a permanent place in the three of our hearts. And it is only because of allergies that I could not be Buddy’s forever home. Buddy is a love cat, plain and simple. If you do not want a cat who loves to be held and petted; have his belly rubbed and his neck scratched – if you do not plan on spending time holding and loving him, then Buddy is not for you. If you are looking for a companion; a cat who loves to play and then loves to curl in your lap and stretch out his front legs while you rub between the pads of his feet and purr so loudly you think the next door neighbor can hear him – then Buddy is your guy! We were blessed to have him in our lives. You'll be blessed to have him in yours." |
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ButtersButters's bio at the time of adoption: Domestic shorthairDOB: 06/15/05 Butters isn't fooled. He knows that moose isn't really his litter mate. To see Butters in a different pose, please click for larger photo
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CallieCallie's bio at the time of adoption:TIME TO MEET THE REAL CALLIE! CALLIE is an absolutely lovely, spayed calico born in August 2000. A former PAWS kitten, Callie is a victim of "moving". She is very unhappy at the adoption center and demonstrates her dislike in behaviors that can be offputting to a potential adopter. She is very protective of her small space and may growl, swat or nip at what she perceives as an intrusion. But this isn't the real Callie! Callie has had a couple of vacations from the center, so we know what a wonderful companion she will be in a home of her own. Oh, she has a few little quirks, but who doesn't? E.g., she likes to play in her water bowl, which can make quite a mess, but even this behavior is diminishing with time. At first, Callie hadn't a clue about play. But soon she was chasing feather toys, rolling with a catnip pillow and leaping into the air after her "cat dancer." Sit in a lazyboy and Callie's on your lap faster than you can blink. "Finally," she says with ever grateful eyes, "someone has time for me." She'll put her paws on your shoulders, nuzzle your face, then settle in to knead your lap and purr you to sleep. Being the smart, gentle lady that she is, Callie always keeps her claws retracted as she performs this nightly ritual. It's been obvious to the PAWS folks that Callie doesn't fancy other cats, so when she went to a foster home with a baker's dozen cats in residence, the intent was that she'd have her own room away from the maddening crowd. Curiosity got the better of her though, so after awhile, she was introduced to the family and does just fine! Aside from some mutual hissing, Callie just keeps a respectful distance and when others get too close for comfort, she simply retreats to the safety of the window seat in "her room." No aggression whatsoever, either from her, or towards her. Callie is a sweet and loving cat who has been at the PAWS Center for almost a year. This is much too long. She needs a permanent HOME! (Arrangements may be made to meet Callie in her foster home or mid-week at the Center when it's quiet).
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CarsonCarson's bio at the time of adoption: male, DSH, DOB: 10/18/04
ADOPTED |
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CasperCasper's bio at the time of adoption: Domestic Shorthair, MaleDOB: 6/29/05
ADOPTED |
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ChamoisChamois's bio at the time of adoption: male, DSH, DOB: 8/2/04
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CharleneCharlene's bio at the time of adoption: female, DSH, DOB: 5/1/05ADOPTED |
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ChaunceyChauncey's bio at the time of adoption: male, DSH (possible Manx mix) , DOB: 10/1/04 |
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ChazChaz's bio at the time of adoption: male, DLH
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CherryCherry's bio at the time of adoption: female, DSH, DOB: 3/27/05
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ChesterChester's bio at the time of adoption: Male Domestic ShorthairDOB: 04/18/05 Son of Hazel Brother of Anna and Betty For a different pose, click for larger image
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ChickpeaChickpea 's bio at the time of adoption: male, DSH; DOB: 4/6/05
Chickpea's brothers have both been adopted. Chickpea is the "triplet" wearing the tan collar at the center
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ChomskyChomsky's bio at the time of adoption: male, DSH, DOB: 3/5/01
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CiderCider's bio at the time of adoption: Domestic Mediumhair, Female-spayedDOB: 03/07/05 This lovely little calico lady has slightly longer hair, especially on her tail. Originally listed as "domestic shorthair", she is now a full-fledged "domestic mediumhair". To see her sitting up, please click for larger photo |
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CinnamonCinnamon's bio at the time of adoption: DOB: 8/22/04We're the "Spice Girls," Coriander and me! Uh, oh, we know what you're thinking…U.K.'s No. 1 naughty girls, right? Wrong! We're neither naughty, poshy nor scary. A bit sporty? Well maybe. But no spicey, dicey behavior here. We're very nice Spice Girls. We come from a big family. Rosemary was "Mama Spice" and she and "Baby Spice", a.k.a. Nutmeg (the tiniest of our siblings), found a good home together. Our other sister, Sage, and brothers Saffron and Curry Spice were adopted too, so it's just us, still waiting for the right family to come along. We really don't understand why we haven't been chosen, 'specially since everyone tells us how beautiful and how sweet we are. We're in a foster home now, and foster mom just loves having us around. Mornings and evenings we're typical lively kittens who love to run, wrestle with each other and play with our mountain of toys. But we also crave the attention of our human mom, so in the afternoons, we curl up together on foster mom's lap and snooze there for as long as she'll stay put. As you can imagine, we've become great buddies and are keeping our tails crossed that we'll be adopted together. Put some spice in your life….adopt not one, but two delightful Spice Girls!
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ClackClack's bio at the time of adoption: male, DSH, DOB: 3/14/05CLACK and his brother CLICK (named after the "car talk guys" in Thursday editions of the Centre Daily Times) came to PAWS when they were just one month old. They had been abandoned on West Aaron Drive, just a hop, skip and a jump down the road from Wiscoy Pet Food Co.....where Clack recently spent a few weeks as visitor in residence. CLICK was adopted some time ago, and handsome, funny, fun-loving CLACK hopes his turn will come very soon. He's an active little fellow, sure to keep you on your toes...but his other side is gentle and sweet. Clack looks you straight in the eye and purrs....you know he's communicating something VERY, VERY important.... if only you could understand "Cat"! Because of CLACK's sometimes rough and tumble approach to play, he would do best with another kitten his own size or bigger, an adult cat or perhaps a cat-friendly dog. He's met lots of dogs at Wiscoy and seemed pretty nonplussed by the whole experience! To see fun-loving and playful "Clack" in action on the cat tree, please click for the larger photo
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ClickClick's bio at the time of adoption: male, DSH, DOB: 3/14/05
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CokieCokie's bio at the time of adoption: female, DSH, DOB: 10/18/04
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ColbyColby's bio at the time of adoption: male, DLH
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ConnieConnie's bio at the time of adoption: Sweet. Smart. Silly. Curious. Clever. Chatterbox. Snuggler when Play is done. This dear little girl is everything you think of when you think "kitten." Oh yeah, she's cute too.Connie and her siblings were named for TV personalities. Carson (Johnnie) and Cokie (Roberts) have been adopted, leaving Connie (Chung) lonely and a little confused. "What IS it with me?" she wonders. "First, they named me Cronkite (Walter), but I'm a girl for heaven's sake….anyone could have seen that." (Not always easy, Connie, not when you're real little). "So I survived the sex/name change, but then my brother and sister were adopted and now I'm alone. Why them and not me?" (Maybe, Connie, it's like Red's mom says…..save the best for last!). "But then I hear that I'm going to live with my sister Cokie - her family is going to adopt me too! I got so excited, but Cokie's family decided they can't afford two kittens so I don't get to go there…oh sigh." Our Connie's pretty disappointed at the latest turn of events, but it hasn't sapped her energy or enthusiasm, her love of play and her insatiable desire to be with her person(s). She loves to help pay the bills, work on the computer, read the paper - but she's never a nuisance. When you've had enough of the cute stuff and really must get to work, Connie understands and finds something else to do. When nighttime comes, settle back in your easy chair, doze off a bit and wake to find Connie snuggled beside you, motor running a mile a minute. This is what you want in a kitten, right?
ADOPTED
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CorianderCoriander's bio at the time of adoption: DOB: 8/22/04We're the "Spice Girls," Cinnamon and me! Uh, oh, we know what you're thinking…U.K.'s No. 1 naughty girls, right? Wrong! We're neither naughty, poshy nor scary. A bit sporty? Well maybe. But no spicey, dicey behavior here. We're very nice Spice Girls. We come from a big family. Rosemary was "Mama Spice" and she and "Baby Spice", a.k.a. Nutmeg (the tiniest of our siblings), found a good home together. Our other sister, Sage, and brothers Saffron and Curry Spice were adopted too, so it's just us, still waiting for the right family to come along. We really don't understand why we haven't been chosen, 'specially since everyone tells us how beautiful and how sweet we are. We're in a foster home now, and foster mom just loves having us around. Mornings and evenings we're typical lively kittens who love to run, wrestle with each other and play with our mountain of toys. But we also crave the attention of our human mom, so in the afternoons, we curl up together on foster mom's lap and snooze there for as long as she'll stay put. As you can imagine, we've become great buddies and are keeping our tails crossed that we'll be adopted together. Put some spice in your life….adopt not one, but two delightful Spice Girls!
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Cuddle BugCuddle Bug's bio at the time of adoption: Hi! My brother "Smoochy" and I were born in mid-October, and heaven only knows exactly what happened to us and when. It wasn't very kind, I'll tell you that. In December, we were found in a dumpster and were very, very lucky to spend the holidays hanging out at a foster home with two other cats, wonderful foster parents and their 18-month old daughter. A few days ago, brother Smoochy was adopted and I was left behind. I miss my brother a whole lot, but at least I'm in another foster home, making new human and feline friends.I love to cuddle under a couch during the day and in the evening come out to play. Of course, I used to do this with my brother, so I'm having to learn a few new routines. I'm a shy little fellow, but I was starting to come out of my shell when all this change took place once again. I might hiss a little if you get too close, but it's just because I'm scared. Those who know me say that "my bark is worse than my bite." Honest, that's what they say….I thought only dogs barked! All I know is that once someone ignores my "bark" and starts petting me and loving me and cuddling me, I understand why they call me Cuddle Bug….I purr and purr and purr! I would love to find a home of my own like Smoochy did….preferably one where I have someone to play and cuddle with. Please consider adopting me. - Cuddle Bug
Yahoo! I was adopted! Went home with my new "dad", RUMMY T. TUGGER!
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CuddlesCuddles's bio at the time of adoption: female, DLH, DOB: 6/3/02front declawed
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CupcakeCupcake's bio at the time of adoption: female, DSH, DOB: 2/12/05
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CurlieCurlie's bio at the time of adoption: male, DSH, DOB: 5/1/05
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DaisyDaisy's bio at the time of adoption: “Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer, do.I’m half crazy, all for the love of you!” Dear little Daisy is one of 100 cats rescued over the past several months from a vacated Centre County home. Best guess is that she was born last spring but is very small for her age. She certainly has a model’s figure – tall, slim and leggy – and she demonstrated star potential as a “radio personality” when she was featured in PAWS’ weekly spot on a local station. She yakked with the show hosts the entire time….something no other cat has ever been willing to do! Having gone through so many scary changes in recent weeks, Daisy is still testing her trust in people. She can be quite vocal when she’s confused about things, but she loves to be petted and is surprisingly talented at various play routines. Being picked up is still rather stressful. “Heaven only knows what this person’s going to do with me now,” she must be thinking. But she’s settling in to her new foster home much quicker than you might expect given her rather bizarre life so far. When she hides, it’s only for a short time and wherever she is, a teaspoon of canned food will bring her on the run. Daisy’s a sweet, sweet girl who, with time and a little patience, will blossom into a beautiful and loving companion.
“We won’t have a stylish marriage. I can’t afford a carriage. PAWS note: When Daisy is adopted, she MUST leave the Center in a “carriage.” No bicycles please.
ADOPTED
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Darlin'Darlin''s bio at the time of adoption: Domestic Shorthair, FemaleDOB: 6/29/05 To see Darlin's beautiful eyes more closely, click for larger photo
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Diamond and TopazDiamond and Topaz's bio at the time of adoption: Domestic longhairs, DOB: 06/10/05Pearl's kittens. ADOPTED |
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DollyDolly's bio at the time of adoption: "Oh, you beautiful doll…you sweet, sweet beautiful doll. How I want to put my arms around you. I could never live without you."Gosh, where do you start with all of the nice things there are to say about this wonderful little momcat? Dolly spent her first two months with PAWS at a foster home in Philipsburg. There she gave birth to five kittens and raised them well. Only Otis, now four months old and getting to look more and more like Mom, remains. Dolly was spayed July 12 and went into another foster home to recuperate from her surgery. As soon as she got out of the carrier, zoom…under the bed she went, very unsure about her new surroundings and all of the other cat and dog scents on this new foster mom. It was four days before she felt comfortable enough to come out, but it was worth it….scratches behind the ears, great food, a big soft bed to lie ON rather than under, two scratching devices, and…best of all…air conditioning! Foster mom couldn't have asked for a better houseguest. Dolly is quiet, loving, seeks companionship, is tidy with her litterbox and food dishes, and doesn't run around at night when people are trying to sleep. She goes into her carrier without a fuss and doesn't seem to mind riding in a car. Dolly is putting back some of the weight she lost taking care of her family, and now deserves a forever home where she'll be appreciated for the sweetness and kindness she shows for others. Come to the PAWS center and meet Dolly....you may just want to "put your arms around her" and take her home! If you love tabbies, please browse through all the listings. PAWS has gorgeous adult tabbies and adorable younger tabbies up for adoption at this time.
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DylanDylan's bio at the time of adoption: male, DSH, DOB: 4/6/05
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EagleEagle's bio at the time of adoption: Female, DSH, DOB: 2/17/04Not a very feminine name for a very sweet female kitten, pretty Eagle and her 7 siblings(!) tested positive for FIV antibodies from their mother when they were 8 weeks old. They were placed in a foster home for four months, then retested and found to be FIV negative based on their own immune system development. As an extra precaution, however, Eagle and her brothers and sisters should be retested for a final time at the age of one year. For this reason, we would prefer that they are adopted by families with no other cats for the time being. Eagle is a beautiful cat....gorgeous to look at, inquisitive personality, active and playful, yet smaller than her brothers, Tom, Lancer, and Spirit (who has been adopted). These kittens were named after types of jet aircraft! "For heaven sake, why?", you might ask. Because of how quickly they tried to "take off" when their foster mom entered or left the room where they had to be isolated from the other household cats....for four long months. At PAWS, we affectionately refer to them as the "Jet Babies".
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ElijahElijah's bio at the time of adoption: Male, domestic medium-hair; DOB:05/16/05Wake up Elijah! It's time to get adopted. Elijah looks like a little Koala bear with fuzzy tufts beside his nose. Please click for larger photo to see this little Koala kitty's awake face. |
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EppieEppie's bio at the time of adoption: Female, Domestic Short Hair DOB: 04/29/05,Sister of Amos |
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FalconFalcon's bio at the time of adoption: female, DSH, DOB: 2/17/04Falcon is FIV+ (see Jager's bio for more information)
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Fall and SummerDudeFall and SummerDude's bio at the time of adoption: male, DSH, DOB: 3/30/05
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FurbyFurby's bio at the time of adoption: male, DLH
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GarbanzoGarbanzo's bio at the time of adoption: male, DSH; DOB: 4/6/05Garbanzo is Chickpea's and Bean's brother At the center he is the "triplet" without a collar. Why no collar for Garbanzo? Let's just say the nice turquoise collar he once had made a great mid-day snack! Yup, the bumb chewed the thing off. :)
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Ginger MGinger M's bio at the time of adoption: I'm Ginger M. The "M" stands for Momcat…also that you won't confuse me with PAWS' other Ginger, sister of Lillian. I was little more than a kitten myself when I gave birth to Bittie and Cupcake, but I learned my responsibilities quickly and did a pretty good job with them. Enough of it though - I'm out of the mom business now and oh so ready to go to a home of my own!Being just a year old, I still love to play. Kids are great to play (and sleep) with, and other cats are too. I enjoy being near people of all ages and, unlike so many other cats, I'm always looking for a good lap. I like windows and high places too, so give me laps, windows and a perch way up off the floor and I'll be one contented puss. Oh, but a bit of advice from foster mom: A large, deep litterbox -- perhaps a covered one-- will spare you some grief. I'm a real "excavator" in the litter. With my long legs, I tend to throw it out onto the floor. Humans, for some reason, don't like this. They also don't like, or perhaps don't understand why I sometimes "cover up" my food. Weird, they think - that's what cats are supposed to do with the stuff in the box, not with their food! Hey, I'm just telling you that a) I've had enough, thank you, or b) I'd really prefer something else. A heavy bowl will at least keep me from overturning it and making a mess. Please come and meet me! Love, Ginger M
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GipGip's bio at the time of adoption: Meet GIP…as in "The Gipper". And what a whipper-do (that's kinda like a whippersnapper) our Gipper-do is! Six-month old Gip is a kitten's kitten…boundless energy, has been known to get in a little trouble now and then, but just when you think he'll never tire out….he does. He practically collapses in your arms, belly-up like a baby, or in his "house" with his head nestled snugly against his teddybear. You want to run for a camera and capture the idyllic repose for eternity….or at least to remind you of the moment when he's up and running again.In all seriousness, Gip is a wonderful little guy. A character to be sure, but very, very smart. The person who falls in love with him will be lucky indeed. Our Gipper would really enjoy having a playmate around the same size (if not the same age) as he is. At the moment, there's no one like this for him to pal around with at the Center. He can be a little rough with the tiny kittens, so when they're frolicking about, off to jail the poor Gipper must go. He does not like this. Please come and meet our Gip while he's still at this wonderful stage of his life. Take him home and be ready to laugh at his antics, cry (just a little) at his misdeeds, and cuddle him in your arms. Update: "The Gipper" was recently neutered.
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GizelleGizelle's bio at the time of adoption: Female, Domestic ShorthairDOB: 06/20/05 To see how this little beauty started out as a frail and thin kitten click for larger image and then click to see how Gizelle has progressed at PAWS. She's shy, sweet and gets prettier with each day. |
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GraceyGracey's bio at the time of adoption: female, DOB: 4/3/05Gracey is one of DOlly's kittens. She will be available for adoption when she is 8 weeks old (she is about 4 weeks old in this picture)
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HaunnaHaunna's bio at the time of adoption: Dear, sweet Haunna will haunt you. Just try meeting her, having her climb into your lap (she not only loves this but insists upon it!) and leaving the Center without her. You won't be able to get her out of your mind. You'll be haunted. You'll be back!Haunna is a beautiful, silken-coated, 3-1/2 yr. old spayed tortie. She came to us from a loving family who very sadly had to part with her because of allergies. Despite having had a very good home, Haunna adapted to being at the Center probably faster than any cat we've ever had. Her family left in tears, Haunna looked around and said…."well, I'm not sure what's going on, but this place and these people don't seem too bad. I'll be okay." Given our more common experience with huddling, shaking, totally stressed out displaced cats, Haunna has been amazing! We should hire her to give comfort and counsel to others! Haunna is SO very affectionate...she likes to "help" with whatever you're doing and grab a lap whenever the opportunity presents itself. She needs to go home with someone who will give her the attention she craves and which she returns in kind. Someone who works from home or a retiree would be ideal. Other cats are fine. Haunna's cool with everybody. Do come and meet pretty Haunna….you will fall in love. You won't sleep 'til Haunna's sleeping by your side. Click below for an update on Haunna.
ADOPTED
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HazelHazel's bio at the time of adoption:You just adopted the tiniest kitten from the animal shelter, but in the blink of an eye you have a full-grown cat! Yes, kittens do grow up fast and some of them grow to be very big. Then there's Hazel…PAWS' perennial teenager. At the ripe old age of two, this little mom of three (who's now permanently out of the baby business) looks no more than a kitten herself. She's so very dainty and petite, and by far one of the sweetest, most gentle moms ever to grace our adoption center. You can't help but fall in love with Hazel. The kids all have been adopted -- having pretty much the same temperament as mom, they were snatched up quickly -- so now it's mom's turn to find her forever home. Choose Hazel and your cat will remain a kitten, or at least look like one, for the rest of her life. |
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HigginsHiggins's bio at the time of adoption: male, DLH, DOB: 11/23/04
ADOPTED
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Hoot and HollerHoot and Holler's bio at the time of adoption: female, DSH, DOB: 11/1/04
ADOPTED
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InkInk's bio at the time of adoption: female, DSH, DOB: 5/1/05
ADOPTED |
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IzmirIzmir's bio at the time of adoption: female, DSH, DOB: 7/17/04
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JadeJade's bio at the time of adoption: female, DSH, DOB: 12/23/00front declawed
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JagerJager's bio at the time of adoption: Spring is just around the corner! Welcome Spring by welcoming ME into your home! My name is Jager (pronounced "yah-ger"), but known as "JJ" by my foster mom. Winter wasn't very good to me....I was left out in the cold on Christmas Eve when my person moved away and left me behind. It's hard to believe someone would do that, but it happened. Luckily, a kind neighbor took care of me and saw to it that I got to PAWS. I'm a sweet, gentle, easy-going, 3-year old, dark tortie, up-to-date on my vaccines and spayed. Although I appreciate the time and attention foster mom gives me, I desperately need a lifetime, caring home of my own....one where I can be the only cat. You see, I've tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)....sometimes called "feline AIDS" I'm perfectly healthy now, and chances are I'll live a long, healthy life, but I MUST be kept indoors and, to be safe, I should not have contact with other cats unless they, too, are FIV positive. That's all I ask of you....otherwise I'll be totally undemanding and will give you lots of love in return. I can NOT transmit the FIV virus to you or anyone in your family, and I cannot transmit it to a dog or any other animal except fellow felines. Think sunshine and flowers, think Spring....think JAGER! Click here for more about Jager and FIV. |
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JavaJava's bio at the time of adoption: One would never guess that behind her sleek and powerful presence lies a shy personality. Unlike her best friend Latte, Java prefers to stay out of the limelight. Java is quiet and reserved. Let Java tell you in her own words what she is like; this is what she had to say when we interviewed her.... I am very shy around humans and cats. I would like to go to a home where there is not much frenzied activity. I need to feel secure and it will probably take me a few months to get used to my new surroundings. My new mom and dad will have to be patient. My foster mom does handle me, but I still have a hard time staying in her arms for a long time. I do like being petted, but I need to smell you first. I am a very neat person and will nestle into a warm place to make it mine. You hardly will ever hear me since I am not the showy type. I don’t get overly excited about playing, but if you entertain me I do appreciate company. Thanks for listening, Java
ADOPTED
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Jenn-i-purrJenn-i-purr's bio at the time of adoption: Female Domestic ShorthairDOB: 05/05/05 Classic Tabby-beautifully patterned
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JetJet's bio at the time of adoption: Female DSHShiny adult black cat with white star on neck
Adopted
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JonahJonah's bio at the time of adoption: Male, domestic medium-hairDOB: 05/16/05 A sweet silver "foxy" kitten |
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JuneJune's bio at the time of adoption: female, DLH, 3 years old
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Junior MissJunior Miss's bio at the time of adoption: Such a sweetheart! This pretty 5 yr. old dilute calico comes across as very shy when you first approach her, but she loves to be petted and talked to softly, and has just moved to an "up front" house at PAWS so that she's more visible and better able to pick out her new owner! JM was a favorite of the golf course staff at a local resort and had become the matriarch of the numerous cats living in a maintenance shed there. She is very friendly and would come running to her friends as soon as she spotted them. She's a little unnerved in the adoption center and takes to high places when she's free to be out and about. We suspect she'll do the same in your home until she knows you're okay and feels safe with you. Junior Miss probably wouldn't be a good choice for a home with small children because of her shyness, but a quiet couple would be ideal. JM could fill your empty nest! |
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KebKeb's bio at the time of adoption: male, DSH, DOB: 11/23/04
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KenoKeno's bio at the time of adoption: My name is Keno. I'm a petite, one-yr. old, spayed female brown tabby. In my "past life", I was a very young mom who was retired from parenting with a medal of valor, having battled fiercely to save my family from a horrible death. You see, someone dumped us -- yes, just threw us out! -- behind the PAWS Adoption Center on one of the coldest, snowiest nights in January. No one knew we were there until the next morning when one of my babies escaped our makeshift nest, ran to the front door of the Center and pawed frantically to get inside.The staff of the vet hospital next door saw him and tried to catch him, but he ran away. A trap was set and almost immediately, "Bingo" was in it. The PAWS folks had no idea how many of us there were or where we were, but set and monitored their traps for 10 days, then gave up. I was too scared to venture into one of those things, especially with three kids in tow. On the 11th day, though, one of my dear little girls could withstand the cold no longer and froze to death on a mound of hard-packed snow behind the Center. Even though she was gone forever, the volunteer who found her named her "Roulette". Victim she was of a very cruel spin of the wheel. The traps came out again, and two days later, I knew I had to take a chance. "Come on, 'Cassie','Reno', we've got to go in. At least we know we'll get one decent meal." Cassie tagged along, but Reno was too far behind and wham! The door slammed shut and Reno ran for cover.
The happy ending to this miserable tale is that Reno was secured the next day, all of us were remarkably healthy, and my three remaining kittens found good homes very quickly. But I'm still here! After this ordeal, which I won't forget anytime soon, I'm a little shy, but these PAWS people saved us after all..…so I know I can trust them. I'm not real sure about other humans though - consider those who did this to us. But I'd love to give someone a try. Please come and meet me at the Adoption Center. I'll give you a chance if you'll give me one. -- For an update, click below. |
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KhloeKhloe's bio at the time of adoption: Dear friends - My name is Khloe. I was a teenage, single mom with nowhere to go and nothing to eat when some nice people saw me and my little family and called PAWS. I weighed just a little over 4 lbs, and had 5 other hungry mouths to feed. I looked and felt pretty terrible. I don't really remember, but I might have been hit by a car or something, because I was blind in my right eye and had nerve damage which made it impossible for me to blink (my vet called it "Horner's Syndrome"). That's all better now, and as you can see, I've grown fat and sassy thanks to PAWS and my foster parents.I'd sure love to have a home of my own though…..maybe a place with lots of windows for me to look out of (my favorite pastime)…or a kid who likes to pet me and rub my belly (that's a dog thing, I know, but it feels SO good!). As my son, Red, already told you, my foster family has 5 other cats and 2 dogs, so I don't mind if my new home is kind of busy. I'm an easy-going girl and all is well so long as someone rubs my chin. I have all my claws, but I'm pretty agreeable about using a scratching post. I keep a very tidy litterbox….my gosh you had to with 5 babies! If you have a place in your heart for a gentle, loving, life-long friend, please consider me. - Love, Khloe (now 2 yrs. old and spayed)
ADOPTED
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KitsyKitsy's bio at the time of adoption: Kitsy, Kitty, Kitty, Kitsy….how to tell them apart? At first glance, it's hard, but their very different dispositions tell the tale. Kitsy is a black/brown tabby, about 10 months old and recently spayed. She wandered into a State College apartment on a cold wintry day, shivering, hungry and looking downright awful from a skin allergy caused by last year's crop of fleas. She was playful but timid, and desperately in need of good old-fashioned TLC.At the PAWS Center, Kitsy has an approach/avoidance personality. She wants attention, but she either dislikes or fears other cats so much that even the slightest smell of "cat" on a hand reaching in to stroke her can upset her. Interestingly, she does much better outside of her cage and, in fact, readily seeks attention and basks in it. Knowing that she's free to move away if a cat or kitten approaches probably makes the difference.
In her foster home prior to and following spay surgery, Kitsy was very well-behaved and low key. She was quite satisfied staying in her room alone, but was right there ready to make figure-8's around foster mom's legs when she came to visit. Kitsy loved being picked up and petted, but she became instantly fearful if foster mom moved too fast or, again, if she detected that another cat had been in close contact. We have no idea what may have happened in Kitsy's past related to fellow felines, but she's told us unequivocally that her definition of a happy home would not include other cats or young children who, by nature, would move too quickly for her liking. Kitsy is a very sweet, loving and "low maintenance" little cat. She is very neat with her litterbox and keeps herself and her surroundings immaculate. The key to Kitsy's heart….in addition to a calm, easy-going environment and no feline companionship is….Fancy Feast! She loves it! Because of her temperament, declawing would absolutely not be in Kitsy's best interests.
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KokoKoko's bio at the time of adoption: female, DMH, DOB: 4/3/05
ADOPTED
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KooleoKooleo's bio at the time of adoption:Meet one Kool Kid! "Kooleo", known to some volunteers as Kool Leo, was born on the 4th of July 1995, but in no way does this big handsome guy show his age. Kooleo has had a rough go of it, having been abandoned in a box by his caretaker for reasons unknown. He was so distraught his first few months at PAWS that he hissed and growled, baring a set of chompers that definitely got everyone's attention! For weeks, though, no one really saw him…he hid under anything available and we just guessed that the lump under the covers was the Kool Kid. Finally, Kooleo is beginning to live up to his name and become….well, really Kool. He's blossoming into a more self-assured fellow who first came out of hiding, then out of his cage, and now shares a favored woolen blanket atop another cage with Peek-a-Boo. He looks forward to visits from his special friend, Richard, and takes every opportunity to stroll around the Center meeting other cats…and stealing their food! The Kool one still hisses and bares those teeth occasionally, but only when his incredible sixth sense tells him that the hand reaching out to him is going to haul him back to his cage. "I'd rather not, thank you just the same!" Kooleo is front-declawed, so swatting or scratching is not an issue. He is well loved by all the volunteers, but needs to get into a lifetime home with someone who will never, ever toss him out again. Because he still has a way to go in regaining his trust in humans, he'll do best with an experienced cat person who'll let him continue his "comeback" at his own pace. If you're that kind of person, please give Kooleo a second chance at a good, kool life. ADOPTEDand now living happily in Virginia. HOORAY for the Kool Kat! |
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KuklaKukla's bio at the time of adoption: female, DSH, DOB: 10/15/04
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LaceLace's bio at the time of adoption: Domestic Shorthair, femaleDOB: 8/13/05
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LilyLily's bio at the time of adoption: Domestic Shorthair, FemaleDOB: 6/29/05
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LilyLily's bio at the time of adoption: Sisters DOB: 05/19/05 Domestic ShorthairWillow is Black and Tan Tabby on left Lily is Grey and buff tabby on right
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LollipopLollipop's bio at the time of adoption: Lollipop lollipopOh lolli lolli lolli Lollipop lollipop... If this dearest of dear kittens had been born 50 years ago, you'd insist the Lollipop song had been written for or about her!
Call my baby lollipop Of course, if you remember the Lollipop song, and particularly if you remember who recorded it and when, you're dating yourself! (Answer at the end).
She loves to kiss me til I can't see straight Our dear Lollipop is a 6-month old medium-haired, dilute tortie. We know very little about her background, but somebody did something right with her somewhere along the way….maybe her mom? She's outgoing yet easy-going, SO soft and affectionate you just want to scoop her up and take he |
