Meet Bingo! Bingo was brought to the shelter in July 2020. He was part of a humane surrender along with many other cats, no fault of their own of course. Although Bingo was being housed inside, he was in no way domesticated. So, when he was brought to ICHS he was not a big fan of the change and he was definitely not a big fan of our shelter staff.
Eventually, Bingo was moved to our colony room where he was able to roam free with other cats. Bingo preferred this over being in a cage as he did not have to have that close human interaction daily anymore. Now he had space to run away and towers to climb up on if he was feeling uncomfortable. And while Bingo ran away and hissed for a couple of years something in him was changing with every positive human interaction. Magic was happening!
Fast forward to last year, and we have had an amazing group of volunteers who specifically work with socializing our colony cats, including Bingo. A few times a week different volunteers come in and play with our wand toys and Bingo realized when he saw his friends playing that it would be a lot of fun for him as well! It is his absolute favorite activity and he may even like playing with them more than any other cat in our colony room. Being able to play with our volunteers while having his boundaries respected and getting to see his best cat friends have positive interactions with people has really helped Bingo come around.
While Bingo still is not fully comfortable with people, he has made huge milestones. A cat who could never be touched and who no one could get near is now a cat who loves to play with the wand toy, sniffs people's hands, lets you hang out around him, poses for close-up pictures, and...even allows you to very slowly brush him! Yes, that's right, just recently Bingo was brushed for the first time by one of our volunteers! Again, if you have met Bingo, you would know what an accomplishment this is. We are so proud of how far he has come and how he continues to do better every day. We are also so thankful for the work that our volunteers and shelter staff have put into socializing him!
While he may not be your lap cat at first, with time as he learns to trust you Bingo is bound to be your most loyal best friend. A cat with a history like him bonds so deeply to those he can trust. We would assume, that with A LOT of patience, Bingo will come around to the idea of having a human best friend more so than he already has. Or perhaps you are a person who just isn't home a lot and you feel badly for leaving your cat alone for long periods of time. Bingo is without a doubt your guy! There is not a single cat that doesn't love Bingo. Every scared and anxious cat can find comfort in this big fella. He even has an immense amount of patience for kittens and helps teach them the ropes of cat life. So, if you're not looking for a best friend for yourself or a best friend for your furry friend there could not be a better choice than our boy Bingo! Primary Color: Brown Tabby Secondary Color: Black Age: 5yrs 3mths 2wks
Meet Bingo! Bingo was brought to the shelter in July 2020. He was part of a humane surrender along with many other cats, no fault of their own of course. Although Bingo was being housed inside, he was in no way domesticated. So, when he was brought to ICHS he was not a big fan of the change and he was definitely not a big fan of our shelter staff.
Eventually, Bingo was moved to our colony room where he was able to roam free with other cats. Bingo preferred this over being in a cage as he did not have to have that close human interaction daily anymore. Now he had space to run away and towers to climb up on if he was feeling uncomfortable. And while Bingo ran away and hissed for a couple of years something in him was changing with every positive human interaction. Magic was happening!
Fast forward to last year, and we have had an amazing group of volunteers who specifically work with socializing our colony cats, including Bingo. A few times a week different volunteers come in and play with our wand toys and Bingo realized when he saw his friends playing that it would be a lot of fun for him as well! It is his absolute favorite activity and he may even like playing with them more than any other cat in our colony room. Being able to play with our volunteers while having his boundaries respected and getting to see his best cat friends have positive interactions with people has really helped Bingo come around.
While Bingo still is not fully comfortable with people, he has made huge milestones. A cat who could never be touched and who no one could get near is now a cat who loves to play with the wand toy, sniffs people's hands, lets you hang out around him, poses for close-up pictures, and...even allows you to very slowly brush him! Yes, that's right, just recently Bingo was brushed for the first time by one of our volunteers! Again, if you have met Bingo, you would know what an accomplishment this is. We are so proud of how far he has come and how he continues to do better every day. We are also so thankful for the work that our volunteers and shelter staff have put into socializing him!
While he may not be your lap cat at first, with time as he learns to trust you Bingo is bound to be your most loyal best friend. A cat with a history like him bonds so deeply to those he can trust. We would assume, that with A LOT of patience, Bingo will come around to the idea of having a human best friend more so than he already has. Or perhaps you are a person who just isn't home a lot and you feel badly for leaving your cat alone for long periods of time. Bingo is without a doubt your guy! There is not a single cat that doesn't love Bingo. Every scared and anxious cat can find comfort in this big fella. He even has an immense amount of patience for kittens and helps teach them the ropes of cat life. So, if you're not looking for a best friend for yourself or a best friend for your furry friend there could not be a better choice than our boy Bingo! Primary Color: Brown Tabby Secondary Color: Black Age: 5yrs 3mths 2wks
Cat and Kittens:
Cats & Kittens $120.00 Adoption fee
The above price also include:
Up to date on vaccines including a rabies vaccine and certificate. (According to age and length of stay)
Flea and tick treatment
Ear mite treatment
Deworming treatment
Spayed/neutered
Feline Leukemia Tested
Microchip
Adoption also includes lots of goodies to take home with you!
Special pricing may apply for special breeds. Please call for details.
Dogs and Puppies:
Dogs & Puppies $250.00 Adoption fee
The above price also include:
Up to date on vaccines including a rabies vaccine and certificate. (According to age and length of stay)
Flea and tick treatment
Deworming treatment
Heartworm preventive
Ear mite treatment
Spayed/neutered
Microchip
Adoption also includes lots of goodies to take home with you!
Special pricing may apply for special breeds. Please call for details.
ALL ADOPTION FEES ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS!
Please note:
Refunds are available within ten (10) days from the date of adoption, ONLY IF the pet has a genetic condition or an illness affecting its longevity that has been diagnosed by a licensed Veterinarian. Refunds are not available otherwise.
The ICHS has the legal right to reclaim the animal if spay/neuter surgery is not completed within the required time limit.
Adopters may not sell, give, or transfer the animal to anyone else or any other society or allow the animal to be used for any experimental purposes. If you have any issues that you can no longer care for the animal call us.
Strays must be held for 48 hours prior to adoption. If you are interested in a pet, complete an Adoption Application and we will contact you with further instructions.
CRITERIA FOR ADOPTION
Adopters must:
Be 21 years of age or older and have a photo ID showing their present address.
Have the consent of all adults living in the household.
Have the knowledge and written consent of their landlord, if a renter, along with a copy of the rental agreement.
Understand that animals are to be kept as an indoor, household companion and integrated into the family.
Be physically, emotionally, and financially able to care for the animal and take responsibility for all animal care and veterinary bills.
Must have a positive pet care history and at least two references.
Understand and agree that the animal will be spayed or neutered.
Understand that the ICHS does not guarantee the health or temperament of any adopted animal.
Understand and agree that you will not have a cat declawed.
Understand and agree that you will take the animal to the vet for routine wellness exams for preventative care as well as keeping it up to date on all vaccines.
Understand that for the safety of the animal and people in your household, a meet and greet is required for dogs.
Understand that you are making a commitment for the lifetime of the animal.
ICHS has the right to reject an application/applicant for any reason.
YOU CAN HELP IN OTHER WAYS
If you can’t adopt a pet, Adopt a Kennel!
Volunteer: we are especially always looking for volunteers for our Sunday Bingo games and special events! Volunteer
Supplies: Food, Cleaning and Office Supplies, Toys, Treats
Donations: Any donation amount is always appreciated! Donate
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Microsoft Word Adoption Form
Cat and Kittens:
Cats & Kittens $120.00 Adoption fee
The above price also include:
Up to date on vaccines including a rabies vaccine and certificate. (According to age and length of stay)
Flea and tick treatment
Ear mite treatment
Deworming treatment
Spayed/neutered
Feline Leukemia Tested
Microchip
Adoption also includes lots of goodies to take home with you!
Special pricing may apply for special breeds. Please call for details.
Dogs and Puppies:
Dogs & Puppies $250.00 Adoption fee
The above price also include:
Up to date on vaccines including a rabies vaccine and certificate. (According to age and length of stay)
Flea and tick treatment
Deworming treatment
Heartworm preventive
Ear mite treatment
Spayed/neutered
Microchip
Adoption also includes lots of goodies to take home with you!
Special pricing may apply for special breeds. Please call for details.
ALL ADOPTION FEES ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS!
Please note:
Refunds are available within ten (10) days from the date of adoption, ONLY IF the pet has a genetic condition or an illness affecting its longevity that has been diagnosed by a licensed Veterinarian. Refunds are not available otherwise.
The ICHS has the legal right to reclaim the animal if spay/neuter surgery is not completed within the required time limit.
Adopters may not sell, give, or transfer the animal to anyone else or any other society or allow the animal to be used for any experimental purposes. If you have any issues that you can no longer care for the animal call us.
Strays must be held for 48 hours prior to adoption. If you are interested in a pet, complete an Adoption Application and we will contact you with further instructions.
CRITERIA FOR ADOPTION
Adopters must:
Be 21 years of age or older and have a photo ID showing their present address.
Have the consent of all adults living in the household.
Have the knowledge and written consent of their landlord, if a renter, along with a copy of the rental agreement.
Understand that animals are to be kept as an indoor, household companion and integrated into the family.
Be physically, emotionally, and financially able to care for the animal and take responsibility for all animal care and veterinary bills.
Must have a positive pet care history and at least two references.
Understand and agree that the animal will be spayed or neutered.
Understand that the ICHS does not guarantee the health or temperament of any adopted animal.
Understand and agree that you will not have a cat declawed.
Understand and agree that you will take the animal to the vet for routine wellness exams for preventative care as well as keeping it up to date on all vaccines.
Understand that for the safety of the animal and people in your household, a meet and greet is required for dogs.
Understand that you are making a commitment for the lifetime of the animal.
ICHS has the right to reject an application/applicant for any reason.
YOU CAN HELP IN OTHER WAYS
If you can’t adopt a pet, Adopt a Kennel!
Volunteer: we are especially always looking for volunteers for our Sunday Bingo games and special events! Volunteer
Supplies: Food, Cleaning and Office Supplies, Toys, Treats
Donations: Any donation amount is always appreciated! Donate
Indiana County Humane Society is a non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to preventing cruelty and suffering to all animals, providing safe haven and compassion to the animals in our care, placing unwanted animals in permanent, responsible homes, investigating and prosecuting cases of animal cruelty, measurably reducing companion animal overpopulation, and taking a leadership role in promoting humane values for the benefit of all animals
Indiana County Humane Society is a non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to preventing cruelty and suffering to all animals, providing safe haven and compassion to the animals in our care, placing unwanted animals in permanent, responsible homes, investigating and prosecuting cases of animal cruelty, measurably reducing companion animal overpopulation, and taking a leadership role in promoting humane values for the benefit of all animals
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