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Fifi was still just a pup when the Animal Control Officer showed up. She hadn't seen her humans in days. She waited and watched over her brother, a cat named Sal. Fifi still thought her people were coming back.
Not realizing they were there to save her, she tried desperately to evade the uniformed intruder. She would not be bribed or tricked with sweet words and treats. She would not submit to go meekly along with her captor. Fifi would not abandon her brother; would not be taken from her home; would not give up on her family. Hunger and loneliness didn't matter. She was not giving up.
Obviously Animal Control wasn't going to give up either. They were able to corral and get her safely to the Heritage Humane Society. Shaken. Scared. But also resilient. With heaps of patience, love, and time, the team at HHS slowly won her over. Fifi learned how to really trust a handful of us. We became her new humans. One at a time, she's invited her chosen humans into the Fifi inner circle. Anointing us with hugs, kisses, and ear nibbles. Pro-level snuggles. Mandatory if you're one of her humans. Off-limits if you're not.
Not everyone makes it into the inner circle. But once you're in, you're all the way in. It always takes time, and sometimes it just isn't going to happen. She loves playing with toys, going for hikes, and couch potato time all the same.
She can be mercurial. She can be aloof. She will be the most loyal companion you'll ever have. If, of course, you're one of the chosen.
Fifi was still just a pup when the Animal Control Officer showed up. She hadn't seen her humans in days. She waited and watched over her brother, a cat named Sal. Fifi still thought her people were coming back.
Not realizing they were there to save her, she tried desperately to evade the uniformed intruder. She would not be bribed or tricked with sweet words and treats. She would not submit to go meekly along with her captor. Fifi would not abandon her brother; would not be taken from her home; would not give up on her family. Hunger and loneliness didn't matter. She was not giving up.
Obviously Animal Control wasn't going to give up either. They were able to corral and get her safely to the Heritage Humane Society. Shaken. Scared. But also resilient. With heaps of patience, love, and time, the team at HHS slowly won her over. Fifi learned how to really trust a handful of us. We became her new humans. One at a time, she's invited her chosen humans into the Fifi inner circle. Anointing us with hugs, kisses, and ear nibbles. Pro-level snuggles. Mandatory if you're one of her humans. Off-limits if you're not.
Not everyone makes it into the inner circle. But once you're in, you're all the way in. It always takes time, and sometimes it just isn't going to happen. She loves playing with toys, going for hikes, and couch potato time all the same.
She can be mercurial. She can be aloof. She will be the most loyal companion you'll ever have. If, of course, you're one of the chosen.
Adoption fees range from $56-$86. This includes vaccines, flea/tick protection, health exam at local veterinary clinic, collar,leash, 50% discount on spay/neuter. Altering is done at the time of adoption, prior to the pet going home.
There is an application for adoption, a 24 hour hold and an adoption contract.
Adoption fees range from $56-$86. This includes vaccines, flea/tick protection, health exam at local veterinary clinic, collar,leash, 50% discount on spay/neuter. Altering is done at the time of adoption, prior to the pet going home.
There is an application for adoption, a 24 hour hold and an adoption contract.
We are located in Williamsburg, VA. Our adoption center is open 6 days a week from 12 noon - 4:30 pm, and we are closed on Mondays for deep clean.
Check out our website for more information. www.heritagehumane.org
We are located in Williamsburg, VA. Our adoption center is open 6 days a week from 12 noon - 4:30 pm, and we are closed on Mondays for deep clean.
Check out our website for more information. www.heritagehumane.org
More about this rescue
Heritage Humane Society is a local, independent, open-admission shelter that receives more than 93% of its funding through private donations, and receives no funding from the Humane Society of the United States or the ASPCA. By keeping donations local, you help homeless pets in our community find their way safely to new homes.
The Heritage Humane Society depends on the support of community members like you. You are an integral part of the life-saving mission.
Heritage Humane Society is a local, independent, open-admission shelter that receives more than 93% of its funding through private donations, and receives no funding from the Humane Society of the United States or the ASPCA. By keeping donations local, you help homeless pets in our community find their way safely to new homes.
The Heritage Humane Society depends on the support of community members like you. You are an integral part of the life-saving mission.
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