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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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Adopt our Cat of the Month, Tajine!
My name in Tajine, given to me by my first foster mom who had just come
back from a trip to Morocco when she took me in. I still don't really
know why she named me after some sort of foreign cooking pot, but that's
OK. She gave me a nice place to have my babies and lots of love until
we all went to forever homes. Unfortunately for me, my new home turned
out to not be a forever one. We tried for almost a year for the
resident cats (both girls) to let me live in harmony with them but
finally I became a 'boomerang baby' and returned to Whiskers.
They love me here and I love them though I really prefer a family to
be my own. I'd love to sit by your side and watch movies or cuddle up
to sleep or chase that funny little red dot on the wall if you play
with a laser pointer... All 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.
Adopting 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.
MSPCA
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. |
