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Frank was a stray that was not claimed and transferred to us from animal control. Frank does seem to get along with other cats but dogs and children are unknown. As always, please be sure to allow a slow introduction with each animal having their own space in the home. Have a chat with an adoption counselor for getting to know you tips!
Frank doesn't know how to "cat" being a single kitten. Frank can get overstimulated and will latch on to your hands. Do NOT use your hands or feet as toys.
**Frank is doing much better with using toys and not hands as nipping toys!**
Here are some ways to calm an overstimulated cat:
Give them space: Allow your cat to move around at their own pace, and keep your movements slow. You can try waiting a few minutes to an hour for your cat to feel normal again.
Redirect them with a toy: If your cat is overstimulated but still wants to play, you can try redirecting them with a toy.
Give them a lickable treat: Licking is a calming behavior for many cats.
Create a cozy environment: Cats like to feel enclosed in a warm, cozy spot. You can try getting your cat a cat cave and placing it in a quiet but central area of your home.
Use calming aids: Calming aids can help soothe and pacify your cat in stressful situations.
Use a Feliway enhanced calming plug-in diffuser: Feliway mimics the calming facial pheromones that cats release when they rub their faces on things.
Over stimulation is a physiological response to touch that can be caused by too much petting, stress, or built-up frustration. Signs of an over stimulated cat include:
Over stimulation is a physiological response to touch that can be caused by too much petting, stress, or built-up frustration. Signs of an overstimulated cat include:
Restlessness
Growling or hissing
Dilated pupils
Rippling or twitching of the skin and tail
Turned-back ears
Movement of the head towards your hand
Unsheathed claws
Stiffened body
Frank was a stray that was not claimed and transferred to us from animal control. Frank does seem to get along with other cats but dogs and children are unknown. As always, please be sure to allow a slow introduction with each animal having their own space in the home. Have a chat with an adoption counselor for getting to know you tips!
Frank doesn't know how to "cat" being a single kitten. Frank can get overstimulated and will latch on to your hands. Do NOT use your hands or feet as toys.
**Frank is doing much better with using toys and not hands as nipping toys!**
Here are some ways to calm an overstimulated cat:
Give them space: Allow your cat to move around at their own pace, and keep your movements slow. You can try waiting a few minutes to an hour for your cat to feel normal again.
Redirect them with a toy: If your cat is overstimulated but still wants to play, you can try redirecting them with a toy.
Give them a lickable treat: Licking is a calming behavior for many cats.
Create a cozy environment: Cats like to feel enclosed in a warm, cozy spot. You can try getting your cat a cat cave and placing it in a quiet but central area of your home.
Use calming aids: Calming aids can help soothe and pacify your cat in stressful situations.
Use a Feliway enhanced calming plug-in diffuser: Feliway mimics the calming facial pheromones that cats release when they rub their faces on things.
Over stimulation is a physiological response to touch that can be caused by too much petting, stress, or built-up frustration. Signs of an over stimulated cat include:
Over stimulation is a physiological response to touch that can be caused by too much petting, stress, or built-up frustration. Signs of an overstimulated cat include:
Restlessness
Growling or hissing
Dilated pupils
Rippling or twitching of the skin and tail
Turned-back ears
Movement of the head towards your hand
Unsheathed claws
Stiffened body
An adoption application must be filled out. An applicant must be 21 years of age or older. If adopter rents home or an apartment a copy of the lease must be seen or we must speak with a landlord prior to the adoption.
Kittens under 1 year - $175.00
Adults 1 to 8 years - $150.00
Seniors 8 and up - $75.00
Senior to senior - no fee
Some cats may be less based on certain circumstances like special needs.
Each animal includes the following services:
Already spayed and neutered
Blood tested for FELV & FIV
Has already been given its distemper shot
Dewormed
Rabies vaccination (PLEASE NOTE: Kittens under 16 weeks of age are not old enough for rabies vaccination. For any kitten adopted under 16 weeks the owner will be responsible for cost of the vet visit and rabies injection.)
Microchipped
Vet checked and deemed healthy (Note: if an animal has special needs it will be indicated)
48 hour health guarantee
Lifelong return policy of adoptable cats
The vast majority of our animals are cared for in loving foster homes which gives the animals more social interaction and allows us to better see their personality traits.
An adoption application must be filled out. An applicant must be 21 years of age or older. If adopter rents home or an apartment a copy of the lease must be seen or we must speak with a landlord prior to the adoption.
Kittens under 1 year - $175.00
Adults 1 to 8 years - $150.00
Seniors 8 and up - $75.00
Senior to senior - no fee
Some cats may be less based on certain circumstances like special needs.
Each animal includes the following services:
Already spayed and neutered
Blood tested for FELV & FIV
Has already been given its distemper shot
Dewormed
Rabies vaccination (PLEASE NOTE: Kittens under 16 weeks of age are not old enough for rabies vaccination. For any kitten adopted under 16 weeks the owner will be responsible for cost of the vet visit and rabies injection.)
Microchipped
Vet checked and deemed healthy (Note: if an animal has special needs it will be indicated)
48 hour health guarantee
Lifelong return policy of adoptable cats
The vast majority of our animals are cared for in loving foster homes which gives the animals more social interaction and allows us to better see their personality traits.
You can see our cats every day at the Petsmart store Luv-a-Pet center in McHenry. Our adoption events are Saturday 11am to 2pm and Sunday 12pm to 3pm at the McHenry Petsmart. We are open to adoptions at other times during the week depending on volunteer availability.
Please call our adoption line at 815-385-0005
You can see our cats every day at the Petsmart store Luv-a-Pet center in McHenry. Our adoption events are Saturday 11am to 2pm and Sunday 12pm to 3pm at the McHenry Petsmart. We are open to adoptions at other times during the week depending on volunteer availability.
Please call our adoption line at 815-385-0005
More about this rescue
Animal Outreach Humane Society of McHenry County is a Northern Illinois, non-profit, IRS 501(c)(3) volunteer humane organization. The organization was started by a group of 28 individuals from many different walks of life and age groups united in the belief of the importance and benefits of animals in our lives. Together the members of Animal Outreach has resolved to help facilitate the end of the killing of adoptable animals in our community.
Animal Outreach believes in the conforms to the no-kill philosophy as described in the Declaration of the No Kill Movement in the United States
Animal Outreach Humane Society of McHenry County is a Northern Illinois, non-profit, IRS 501(c)(3) volunteer humane organization. The organization was started by a group of 28 individuals from many different walks of life and age groups united in the belief of the importance and benefits of animals in our lives. Together the members of Animal Outreach has resolved to help facilitate the end of the killing of adoptable animals in our community.
Animal Outreach believes in the conforms to the no-kill philosophy as described in the Declaration of the No Kill Movement in the United States
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We'll also keep you updated on Stick's adoption status with email updates.
