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My name is
Gus (in foster)!

Posted over 4 years ago | Updated 9 hours ago

Adoption process
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Meet the Pet

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Black & White or Tuxedo
Age
4 years 9 months old, Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
45027804
Hair Length
short

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Gus
You have to admit that I was a cutie-pie as a kitten. I was about two months old when I was brought to HSHC as a stray. I got adopted a couple of weeks later and lived with this owner for 4.5 years. Despite my nervous nature, I learned to enjoy cuddles and being petted, and I even used the litterbox without fail. I am now 4-years and 9-months old, and my owner surrendered me back just after Christmas. My owner had adopted me during COVID-19 and was home more often. Everything was initially great. But in the last two years, I experienced BIG changes: my owner got a divorce, she went back to the office for work, she starred in a play and was gone a lot, and then she found a new boyfriend. I had been sharing two litterboxes right next to each other with the other cat, and then we got one robot litterbox to replace the others. Hey! A fella has a limit to the amount of change he can handle! On February 5, I moved into a foster home with a fantastic foster mom (FM). She understands I am a sensitive guy who craves a quiet home with someone who can offer regular, consistent, cat-approved care. After three nights, I left my hiding spot and sat on her lap! She earned my trust, and I began cuddling, making biscuits, and rubbing my face against her face! I am still hesitant and need lots of time to get used to new people and places. Loud noises outside my safe space room will startle me! However, I`m making progress. My FM has a very polite 4-year-old son I allow to pet me. I am only 10 lbs., so I fit into many small hiding spots. I`m also clever, so I can make a break for an open door. The trouble is that I panic when I get into big, unfamiliar spaces. I hope you get the picture. I am a sweetie wrapped in a bit of anxiety with a need for my person to be patient, calm, and at home much more than my previous person. 2-20-25
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Contact info

Pet ID
45027804
Contact
Email
Address
10501 Hague Road, Fishers, IN 46038

Their adoption process

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2.

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3.

Meet the Pet

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Adoption hours:
Sunday - Tuesday: 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday - Saturday: 12:00 - 5:00 pm

More about this shelter

With an open admission policy, a No-Kill philosophy, and more than 3,100 animals crossing our threshold each year, we have still maintained a 98% placement rate over the last 3 years.

This is an amazing feat for any organization…let alone one that takes in some of the most abused, injured and seriously ill animals imaginable.

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