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My name is Tessa (Special Paws)!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 1 day ago

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Mediumhair
Color
Black (Mostly)
Age
5 years 2 months old, Adult
Sex
Female
Pet ID
2000166932
Hair Length
medium

My story

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

Hello, I`m Tessa. Life in the shelter can be a bit overwhelming for a shy soul like me. I`m more of a quiet corner dweller, observing the world from a safe distance. I`m not the first to come forward for a pat, but that doesn`t mean I don`t crave affection. I just need a bit more time to trust. It`s hard to show my true colors here, but I promise, I have so much love to give. I just need a patient and understanding human to help me feel secure. Adopting me means giving a shy cat a chance to blossom in a loving home. As you may notice i`m considered a special paws adoption and this is because I am FIV positive. This also means my adoption fee is up to you! Come meet me at Yay for Strays Cafe starting Novemeber 21st!

Some additional information about FIV for any interested adopters:

An IDEXX FIV/FeLV test was performed in shelter using whole blood, and a positive FIV test result was noted. Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) compromises the immune system, so routine preventive healthcare is important. Cats with FIV commonly live normal life spans so long as they do not have other pre-existing conditions, and any medical concerns are promptly addressed with a veterinarian. The primary mode of transmission for FIV is through bite wounds. As a result, cats in households with stable social structures where housemates do not fight are at little risk of acquiring FIV infections. FIV it is a species-specific virus that infects only felines, with no evidence it can infect or cause disease in humans. Rarely false positive tests can occur, particularly if an animal has been vaccinated against FIV. It is recommended that you follow up with your primary care veterinarian to establish a preventive healthcare plan post adoption!
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
2000166932
Contact
Address
1375 Provincial Road, Windsor, ON N8W 5V8

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

If you’re interested in a particular animal that you see on our web site, visit our adoption centre as soon as possible. Applications to adopt are taken on a first come, first served basis. Please remember to bring ID with your address when you come to adopt. See our Adoption Fees at windsorhumane.org

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Adoption
Monday through Friday:
12:00pm to 7:00pm

Saturday and Sunday:
11:00am to 6:00pm

Holidays:
Closed

More about this shelter

The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society was founded in 1926 and incorporated in 1949. The Humane Society has a publicly-tendered contract with the City of Windsor to provide animal control and basic shelter services in the City. This is only a portion of the work done by our organization. In 2016 almost 12,000 animal came through the doors of our shelter and spay/neuter clinic. We can’t help them without your support.

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