Shelter Kitten – Bjorn
Five-month-old, golden boy, Bjorn, thought that maybe, if he demonstrated how great he looks dozing on a sofa, someone would get the right idea. This handsome young gentleman understands how to be a house cat. Of course, there’s one problem with Bjorn’s image. He’s alone, instead of cuddling with a human friend.
It’s a myth, Bjorn would assert, that cats want to be alone. Recent studies show that, unquestionably, cats care about people. They grieve horribly when they lose their person. Bjorn, even though he’s just a kitten, has already lost everyone he loved and trusted.
But Bjorn is a very sociable, charming, loving fellow. When he was very young, when it mattered most, Bjorn learned to love people. He longs to use that skill.
If someone meets Lady Bug now, she won’t look nearly as terrified as she does in this three-week-old photo. Of course, Lady Bug, in her 10-month-old, intelligent, puppy mind, had reasons to show trepidation then. She’d lived with her mother and eight other pups her whole life, in one place, meeting few people.
Lil Amigo, being a Chihuahua who’s no longer a pup, stays out of the way of moving feet. He probably did that when his people were moving furniture, like the sofa Lil Amigo always enjoyed. Lil Amigo, with his forever-loyal doggy faith, believes that’s why his people forgot him. They didn’t see him sitting, watching, waiting.
At first, Harley, a bronze, two-year-old, neutered Miniature Pincher, was terrified. The shelter was nothing like home, a place where he was his person’s beloved companion. Harley was the companion who was there, even when he noticed his person’s abilities changing. The pup would have helped more if he could, but Harley could only offer comforting.
Ten-month-old tri-colored Danny Boy has every good trait that make people admire and want Australian Shepherds. He’s perceptive, intelligent and responsive. He’s also drop-dead gorgeous and, at 34 pounds, a house-friendly-sized, smaller member of his breed.
Arne meets every requirement to be the perfect pet kitten. Of course, he’s cute and soft and funny and friendly. But Arne has some other circumstances and qualities that make him a better choice than some other kittens. Arne is five months old. He’s still a baby, but Arne is old enough to show who he’ll be forever.
Aubree is a tortoiseshell lady of a certain age. Her beautiful autumn-colored coat is perfectly suited to being petted and pondered while Aubree dozes on a loved one’s lap. Aubree’s also ideal for a loved one who likes an agreeable, alert companion, but wants a pet who isn’t prone to the “zoomies”, curtain climbing or sofa scratching.
Genesis, who’s often a silver streak rushing to greet a friend, ended up in the shelter because he was too playful. The nine-month-old, neutered kitten was in the wrong place at the wrong time. That time, when Genesis is at his athletic peak, is for some cat aficionados, an entertaining, joyful time. Genesis’s family didn’t feel that way.
Dramatic cases of animal injury and recovery are common at the Grant County Friends of the Animal Shelter and Castle is no exception. We encourage you to read Castle’s story and learn more about how you can help this resilient cat’s recovery efforts.
When a law enforcement officer asks for help from the shelter staff, it can be very serious. Situations don’t get much more serious than Marley’s was. Read Marley’s story and learn more about how you can help this sweet dog’s recovery efforts.
