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My name is Tank!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 5 days ago

Cared for by HART of Maine

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Age
16 years 6 months old, Senior
Sex
Male
Pet ID
U2023073
Hair Length
short

My details

Alert icon Not good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Tank is a very handsome and laid-back, 16 1/2-year-old tabby gentleman who came from a very loving home. He developed diabetes, and when his previous family determined that they could no longer provide the care he needed, they made the difficult decision to surrender him to HART in the Spring of 2023. We can see how much he was loved because of how relaxed he is around our staff, volunteers, and visitors alike. He loves to be held, and will occasionally let you hold him like a baby. He also enjoys playtime --especially with string toys -- and moves much more quickly than you might expect him to. When he sees you coming, his eyes light up as he waits to receive some loving.

Tank has been doing very well and is relaxed around humans and his feline roommates. He is overweight, tipping the scales at 17 pounds, and we recommend that he loose some weight. His diabetes is being well-managed with a low-carb, canned food only diet (in our shelter, we feed Fancy Feast Classic Pate), and he currently does not require insulin injections. We will require that his adopter have a well-established relationship with a veterinarian, because we are committed to the health and happiness of Tank and his new guardians even after they leave our shelter. HART's Medical Team will provide his adopter training in the care of a diabetic cat, along with a blood-glucose testing kit with related supplies as needed, and a generous starter supply of canned food. In order to make these preparations, he won't be able to go home on the same day that you meet him.

Tank currently lives at the shelter. He will be a wonderful kitty companion for his lucky adopter! Please submit an application and come in to meet Tank in Room 4.

Go to our website, www.hartofme.org, to submit your online application today!

***FKA = Formerly Known As
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
U2023073
Contact
Address
302 Range Rd, Cumberland, ME 04021

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

All adopters must agree to our indoor-only policy. Our adoption application and more information is online at www.hartofme.com/adopt

Go meet their pets

HART is open to visitors 1-4pm on Wednesdays and 11am-4pm on Saturdays. Kittens do not live at the shelter. For kitten adoptions or off-hours shelter tours, please email info@hartofme.com to make an appointment.

More about this rescue

The Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART) of Maine is a non-profit, no-kill, all-volunteer, open-environment shelter and adoption center for cats in Cumberland, Maine.

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