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Patty Kirkpatrick Whiskers of Hope, Inc. is a non-profit no-kill adoption organization for cats and kittens. We are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable corporation. We operate a no-kill "virtual shelter" with all our cats in the care of foster homes.
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RobbyRobby was a stray rescued by a kind family in Saugus. They had him neutered, vaccinated and tested for FIV/FELV. Unfortunately he tested positive for the FIV virus,. Although he is a very healthy, sturdy, affectionate cat, much loved by his rescue family, they were hesitant to adopt him because of their current two older females who showed signs of aggression toward Robby. He is truly a 'cool cat', adapting easily to being transferred from one foster home to another. He is non aggressive toward other cats, but is also quite happy to be the man of the house. He does love to sit at the window for hours pondering the birds and wildlife outside of his lovely foster home in Bedford. Because we don't know whether he has ever lived with dogs or small children, we can't predict how he may react, but my hunch would be that he would take them in stride, as he does with everything. . A very special cat indeed! Adopt a Cat or KittenAll cats and kittens for adoption have been examined by a veterinarian, spayed or neutered, vaccinated against rabies and distemper (FVRCP), dewormed, treated to prevent fleas and mites, and tested for feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus (FeLK/FIV). We ask for a contribution of $125 for one cat or $200 for two cats as an adoption fee to recover the cost of this care. The Adoption ProcessAdopting a cat will enrich your life, but it's a lifelong commitment that deserves careful consideration. We require a completed adoption application to start the adoption process. Adoption applications can be submitted on paper in person, or online. We will require a couple of days to process your application and confirm your references. When your application is approved you will meet with the Whiskers of Hope, Inc. adoption coordinator and visit with the cat or kitten a couple of times until you both feel comfortable together. In some cases a home visit may also be required. Please note that kittens (under 9 months of age) are only adopted in pairs unless you already have a cat or dog at home for company. Resources for Pet OwnersMSPCA Pet Owner Resources - Articles on living with pets, cat behavior, introducing cats to a new home, spay/neuter finaicial assistance, counseling, etc. PetFinder Learning Center - Articles and videos on pet behavior, nutrition, training, health, exercise, breeds, etc. About.com Cats - Articles, videos, blogs, etc. covering cat care, behavior, safety, products, veterinary care, etc. Catnip - Newsletter from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Includes links to current articles, article archives, and book store. The Daily Cat from Fox TV 25 Boston - Articles, videos, quizzes, etc. on cat health, nutrition, behavior, and happiness. |
