Mid-Month Updates from the
SPCA of Hancock County
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We promised you extra goodies, and here they are!
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Journey and Karisma are a very special pair of cats. They belonged to a dear friend of the shelter who volunteered with us for several years. When she passed away, we offered Journey and Karisma a safe place to stay.
We knew we had to find them just the right home: a quiet home, like they have had their whole lives. A home where they would be treasured as the precious little beings they are.
It took a little time. It was easy for shelter visitors to fall in love with Journey, who is an outgoing kitty. Karisma needed someone with a particularly gentle touch, though. And, of course, they had to go home together.
After a few weeks, we found the right family. A gentle, quiet couple, they spent hours at the shelter getting to know Journey and Karisma, and talking with staff about their needs and history. They understood how precious these two kitties are.
And now that they've been home for a week, Journey and Krisma are so relaxed and happy! They are safe and loved, just as they always have been. We are honored to have been entrusted with their care during this time.
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Finn was a cute little puppy who played with the children all day
long - until he grew up, and then suddenly it seemed like he was too big, too playful, and too bouncy. Many dogs who find themselves in this situation don't have anyone to turn to. Once adorable and beloved, they are suddenly unwanted and considered "a problem," all for the crime of growing up to be a dog.
But Finn's owner didn't want that for him. Instead, Finn was surrendered to the SPCA of Hancock County when he was nine months old. Finn came to us with his joyful personality intact, having known only one home and one family.
He was a bit confused at first, but we made sure to give him attention, toys, and play time in the yard. Finn adjusted quickly, learning that shelter staff and volunteers are here to take care of him. We got him up to date on his vaccines, neutered him, and microchipped him.
And almost immediately, an adopter came along for Finn! This lucky dog was only at the shelter for ten days before he was adopted into a new home. Finn now lives with someone who loves his energy and joy for life. He's no longer a "problem," but rather a happy-go-lucky companion who gets to just be himself.
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Izzy the cattledog is everything one might expect from a cattledog: she's active, driven, and curious. She's always on a mission and she gives her opinions loudly so that everyone can hear them. Skeptical of strangers, Izzy is incredibly affectionate with those who have gained her trust.
Dogs with personalities like Izzy's often have a hard time in a shelter. The kennel feels too small for their urge to move around, and the number of visitors makes them feel like they must maintain constant vigilance. This was true of Izzy, as well, and very few people were interested in adopting her.
We saw that Izzy was unhappy at the shelter, so we found her a foster home. Within a week, Izzy started to relax and trust her foster mom in a way she couldn't at the shelter.
And, lo and behold, she suddenly found several potential adopters! After slow introductions and an extended overnight stay, Izzy found a home with someone who has had a cattledog before. All she needed was a comfortable environment to show her true colors!
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Cinnamon is about fourteen years old. She was a beloved companion all of those fourteen years until the day her elderly owner passed away. Then, Cinnamon found herself at the shelter wondering what had happened.
With her engaging personality and insatiable desire to try every kind of food, Cinnamon soon became a Lobby Cat: free to roam the adoption floor and wheedle (or more often steal) food from staff and volunteers' lunches. She came running at the crinkle of a bag, the pop of a can, or the sound of the fridge door.
Older cats sometimes have a longer shelter stay, and Cinnamon was with us for a few weeks. But a family had been back and forth to the shelter several times to adopt a dog named Ursula, and every time they left they said to Cinnamon, "We'll come back for you if you're still here."
Spoiler: they came back! Cinnamon and Ursula are doing great together in their new home.
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Kitty is one of those few cats who seem to just adapt to whatever life throws at them. She arrived at the shelter, took one look around, and decided, "This seems ok. I am fine. Now where is a human to pet me?"
She was very clear with us from the start that she did not want to have to deal with other cats. Kitty feels that she's just fine with human company, thank you very much!
While we cleaned her kennel each morning, Kitty would roll around on her shelf, purring contentedly. She approved of everything we did, from giving her toys and treats to rubbing her belly. All she needed was a home!
And a home she received. It didn't take very long for someone to spot Kitty, with her delicate pink nose and her thick velvety fur. She charmed them immediately with her purrs and her inquiring yellow eyes.
We had listed Kitty online to help her find a home, but it turned out that we needed to edit the listing that very same day to say that she had been adopted!
We are so happy for Kitty, and we work to improve the world every day to achieve our dream that, maybe someday, every animal will be adopted so quickly.
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This sweet boxer mix has had quite the journey to safety and a home of her own. Honeyblaze was the result of backyard breeding, and was rescued from a garage with multiple other dogs.
Afraid for her life, Honeyblaze shivered and cowered no matter how gently we spoke to her in those first weeks. We offered her the softest blankets and the best treats. When the other dogs at the shelter barked too loudly, Honeyblaze shook in a way that didn't look right, somehow. We had her evaluated by the vet and discovered that she might have been having minor seizures.
A shelter staff member took Honeyblaze home to foster her in a quieter environment. She shook less. She played more. And Honeyblaze slowly came out of her shell in the tiniest little steps.
A kind person read about Honeyblaze online and wanted to adopt her. She came to meet this very special dog in her foster home, and made friends with her. And finally, after a life of stress and fear, Honeyblaze has a human all her own to love her, keep her safe, and tend to her every need.
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Animals Adopted this Month
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Cats
Mama Cass and Hoops
Gia
Belvedere
Kitty
Suzy
Blip
Sketcher
Journey and Karisma
Chase
Quinn
Pecan
Diamond
White Nose
Archland
Shaw
George
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Dogs
Tina Spay
Honeyblaze
Finn
Brad Sit
Mary Puppins
Arf Vader
Izzy
Marley
Sperry
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Thank you for reading our Mid-Month Extras!
The 4-Paw Post (our shelter blog) is available online if you're looking for more informational articles or the Pet of the Week.
Don't forget that the Coloring for the Dogs photo contest ends May 1st! Get those votes in before it's too late. Link available from the 4-Paw Post.
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