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Are you ready to make a huge difference in the lives of some special little cats? If you've ever had that joyful experience of finally getting a shy cat to lean into petting with love, Sansa and Bonnie are looking for a Superhero just like you!
Bonnie and Sansa are a fun tabby and calico duo who became friends at Happy Cats Haven after being rescued trying to survive outside in different situations. Bonnie is the silver tabby with neat white patches and Sansa is the calico lady with inquisitive yellow eyes. Because of their early experiences in life, they will need a family with extra patience, willing to let them blossom at their own pace.
They are playful, affectionate and ready to start their happily-ever-after with a new home and family to love! They were a little slow to trust at first because of their dangerous early lives outside (which you can see from Sansa's tipped-ear badge of courage), but now they are very happy to see their friends!
They love soft, gentle pets and calm, soothing voices. Because of their early rough handling they are both Say Please kitties, which means they really need to let you know what they're thinking with their body language. This includes when and where they want to be petted. If you take it slowly and allow them to ask you for pets first, they will relax and trust you more quickly.
Once they know you're kind and gentle, Sansa is an affectionate little girl who loves face rubs! When you're petting her, she may even roll over on her side and make some biscuits!
Sansa will definitely be your confident Kitty Admin once she gets settled in. She likes to be where her favorite people are, following you around to make sure your life is running smoothly. She also has a very sweet, soft purr to reward her humans with as she gives you gentle headbonks.
Bonnie is a little more shy and likes to observe first before she gives her heart away. Once she's assured she's safe, she'll be right behind Sansa, as you can see.
Once they get to know you, they won’t be able to resist when you sit with a blanket in your lap to offer a brush, toy, snacks or just closeness. They will both be Sidecar Cats, the ones who love to give--and get--attention while snuggled up next to you.
They survived outside by being cautious, so new things may send them into hiding. But if they are introduced gradually, they will adapt and do well.
They really do love to be brushed and will come with their favorite brushes. It's a wonderful way to bond and of course helps prevent hairballs. Bonnie loves her cubby and tented beds so she can feel safe and will come with her favorite one..
Play is their love language! Playing daily with da Bee, Cat Dancers, feather toys, fleece or leather snakes and other small, quiet wand toys is big fun and will increase their confidence. They forget to be afraid when they're playing, so play is an important, effective and fun tool for helping them settle into their new life.
They are amiable companions who enjoy being around each other without being overly snuggly. They give each other confidence and will be great support as they settle into their new lives.
They have lived at Happy Cats for many months and will need at least 1 month in their Safe Room, a quiet space to learn to trust and love their new family. They grew up with other cats so may do well with another cat or two who is known to like other cats, with a gentle and slow introduction. They will blossom in a calm and quiet, stable environment with just adults to care for them and no dogs please.
As TLC cats, they come with a kit to help you support them while they become the lovable companions we know they can be. This includes a home installation with suggestions for low stress handling and confidence building, a top/side loading carrier per kitty, their favorite toys & bedding, their usual food & litter starter kit and professional behavioral counseling if needed. They will do best with minimum travel to their new home.
Because of all they've been through, they are bonded and need to stay together. They can be adopted together for $120 which includes their spays, vaccinations, microchips, food and litter starter kits, and a free well-kitty checkup each to help you get started. We recommend you wait at least a month until they are coming out and interacting in their home until you take them to the veterinarian.
You can click here to fill out an Adoption Application https://happycatshaven.org/adoption-application/. Someone should get back to you during our adoption hours Wednesday – Sunday by 5 pm . If you need to contact someone more quickly, please call 719-362-4600 and we’ll do our best to get back to you within 48 hours.
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Are you ready to make a huge difference in the lives of some special little cats? If you've ever had that joyful experience of finally getting a shy cat to lean into petting with love, Sansa and Bonnie are looking for a Superhero just like you!
Bonnie and Sansa are a fun tabby and calico duo who became friends at Happy Cats Haven after being rescued trying to survive outside in different situations. Bonnie is the silver tabby with neat white patches and Sansa is the calico lady with inquisitive yellow eyes. Because of their early experiences in life, they will need a family with extra patience, willing to let them blossom at their own pace.
They are playful, affectionate and ready to start their happily-ever-after with a new home and family to love! They were a little slow to trust at first because of their dangerous early lives outside (which you can see from Sansa's tipped-ear badge of courage), but now they are very happy to see their friends!
They love soft, gentle pets and calm, soothing voices. Because of their early rough handling they are both Say Please kitties, which means they really need to let you know what they're thinking with their body language. This includes when and where they want to be petted. If you take it slowly and allow them to ask you for pets first, they will relax and trust you more quickly.
Once they know you're kind and gentle, Sansa is an affectionate little girl who loves face rubs! When you're petting her, she may even roll over on her side and make some biscuits!
Sansa will definitely be your confident Kitty Admin once she gets settled in. She likes to be where her favorite people are, following you around to make sure your life is running smoothly. She also has a very sweet, soft purr to reward her humans with as she gives you gentle headbonks.
Bonnie is a little more shy and likes to observe first before she gives her heart away. Once she's assured she's safe, she'll be right behind Sansa, as you can see.
Once they get to know you, they won’t be able to resist when you sit with a blanket in your lap to offer a brush, toy, snacks or just closeness. They will both be Sidecar Cats, the ones who love to give--and get--attention while snuggled up next to you.
They survived outside by being cautious, so new things may send them into hiding. But if they are introduced gradually, they will adapt and do well.
They really do love to be brushed and will come with their favorite brushes. It's a wonderful way to bond and of course helps prevent hairballs. Bonnie loves her cubby and tented beds so she can feel safe and will come with her favorite one..
Play is their love language! Playing daily with da Bee, Cat Dancers, feather toys, fleece or leather snakes and other small, quiet wand toys is big fun and will increase their confidence. They forget to be afraid when they're playing, so play is an important, effective and fun tool for helping them settle into their new life.
They are amiable companions who enjoy being around each other without being overly snuggly. They give each other confidence and will be great support as they settle into their new lives.
They have lived at Happy Cats for many months and will need at least 1 month in their Safe Room, a quiet space to learn to trust and love their new family. They grew up with other cats so may do well with another cat or two who is known to like other cats, with a gentle and slow introduction. They will blossom in a calm and quiet, stable environment with just adults to care for them and no dogs please.
As TLC cats, they come with a kit to help you support them while they become the lovable companions we know they can be. This includes a home installation with suggestions for low stress handling and confidence building, a top/side loading carrier per kitty, their favorite toys & bedding, their usual food & litter starter kit and professional behavioral counseling if needed. They will do best with minimum travel to their new home.
Because of all they've been through, they are bonded and need to stay together. They can be adopted together for $120 which includes their spays, vaccinations, microchips, food and litter starter kits, and a free well-kitty checkup each to help you get started. We recommend you wait at least a month until they are coming out and interacting in their home until you take them to the veterinarian.
You can click here to fill out an Adoption Application https://happycatshaven.org/adoption-application/. Someone should get back to you during our adoption hours Wednesday – Sunday by 5 pm . If you need to contact someone more quickly, please call 719-362-4600 and we’ll do our best to get back to you within 48 hours.
Please go to https://happycatshaven.org/adoption-application/ to submit an Adoption Application.
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Additional adoption info
We are currently doing adoptions by appointment only. Please fill out the Adoption Application on our website to get started and let us know who you're looking for. We will then make an appointment for you so you have all the time you need to choose your new best friend. Our adults and catolescents (5-12 months) are $90, which includes their spay/neuter, microchip, all vaccinations, food & litter starter kit and a free well kitty checkup. Seniors and other special needs cats include the same signing bonus and are $60. Our kittens are $145 for those under 5 months, including the same package. Cats & kittens adopted together qualify for the Friends & Family discount, with the second one half off.
We are currently doing adoptions by appointment only. Please fill out the Adoption Application on our website to get started and let us know who you're looking for. We will then make an appointment for you so you have all the time you need to choose your new best friend. Our adults and catolescents (5-12 months) are $90, which includes their spay/neuter, microchip, all vaccinations, food & litter starter kit and a free well kitty checkup. Seniors and other special needs cats include the same signing bonus and are $60. Our kittens are $145 for those under 5 months, including the same package. Cats & kittens adopted together qualify for the Friends & Family discount, with the second one half off.
Happy Cats Haven
327 Manitou Avenue
Manitou Springs CO 80829
719-362-4600
Email us at adopt@happycatshaven.org
Website: http://www.HappyCatsHaven.org
HOURS:
We are currently open by appointment only. Please give us a call to schedule a visit. We try to return all calls by the next business day.
DIRECTIONS:
We are located on the east end of Manitou Springs, just 5 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs. Take Highway 24 west (exit 141 off I-25, toward the mountains) and take the first Manitou Springs exit. Turn right and go a block past the first light at Savelli’s. We’re in a Southwest-style building on the south side of the street, with plenty of free parking!
Happy Cats Haven
327 Manitou Avenue
Manitou Springs CO 80829
719-362-4600
Email us at adopt@happycatshaven.org
Website: http://www.HappyCatsHaven.org
HOURS:
We are currently open by appointment only. Please give us a call to schedule a visit. We try to return all calls by the next business day.
DIRECTIONS:
We are located on the east end of Manitou Springs, just 5 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs. Take Highway 24 west (exit 141 off I-25, toward the mountains) and take the first Manitou Springs exit. Turn right and go a block past the first light at Savelli’s. We’re in a Southwest-style building on the south side of the street, with plenty of free parking!
More about this shelter
Welcome to Happy Cats Haven! We are a non-profit rescue and adoption center for homeless cats and kittens in the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado Springs. We are a Feline Friendly Shelter and guarantee safe haven for all cats we take in.
No healthy or treatable cat is euthanized, and our Live Release Rate is 98%, which means we meet the definition of a No-Kill Organization and exceed that of Socially Conscious Sheltering.
We believe that cats are valuable, lovable and trainable, not disposable. Feline Friendly means we treat our cats as individuals–with respect, compassion and positive reinforcement–to make their stay as stress-free as possible until they are adopted.
We give both our cats and our adopters the gift of time, so everyone can relax and show their true personalities. Each adoption matches our deep understanding of our cats with their new families, handcrafted for a feline lifetime.
Our ongoing support with classes and online advice continues long past adoption. We have found forever families for over 4,500 cats and kittens since 2011!
Welcome to Happy Cats Haven! We are a non-profit rescue and adoption center for homeless cats and kittens in the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado Springs. We are a Feline Friendly Shelter and guarantee safe haven for all cats we take in.
No healthy or treatable cat is euthanized, and our Live Release Rate is 98%, which means we meet the definition of a No-Kill Organization and exceed that of Socially Conscious Sheltering.
We believe that cats are valuable, lovable and trainable, not disposable. Feline Friendly means we treat our cats as individuals–with respect, compassion and positive reinforcement–to make their stay as stress-free as possible until they are adopted.
We give both our cats and our adopters the gift of time, so everyone can relax and show their true personalities. Each adoption matches our deep understanding of our cats with their new families, handcrafted for a feline lifetime.
Our ongoing support with classes and online advice continues long past adoption. We have found forever families for over 4,500 cats and kittens since 2011!
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