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How I Arrived At NHS: I am a transfer from Companion Animal Control. I was not doing well at the shelter so I went into a foster home where they could learn more about my true personality.
Notes from my foster dad: Introducing Willow, a very nice young lady a little over a year old. Her coat is tortie that has the dark stripes broken up over most of her torso, so she looks like a leopard with striped legs, she`s very pretty and very soft!!! She is a study in contrasts, gentle but gets the zoomies, cautious but very curious, a cuddle monster at times and at times not interested. She will take a while to get acquainted which takes her a while to bond to her human but once she does, she is very gentle and loves petting and scratches pretty much everywhere. If she`s not in the mood for being touched she will hiss, sometimes growl, or give a quick soft-mouthed bite. She never bites hard, just grabs hold enough to let you know. She will be very slow and cautious in a new space, taking a few weeks to really settle in, just let her go at it at her own pace. Until she`s fully settled in petting will be on a `restricted` basis, so just pet and scratch around her head until she is more comfortable. Foster Dad has also discovered she has `whiskeritus`, she doesn`t like eating or drinking out a bowl where her whiskers touch, every time that happens, she shakes her head. A very shallow bowl for water and a plate for kibble fixes that problem. She`s eating normal Purina Indoor food. She`s been caught doing a bit of counter surfing in the kitchen for which she`s been scolded, which is helping. Foil on the countertop will discourage her, and you should also keep food put away and disposed of in a covered waste basket. If she can`t find it she won`t bother looking any more. Narcissa is going to be a great gentle companion for someone, a quieter household would likely be better for her, she can be easily startled. All in all, she`s a wonderful cat!!
Good With Kids: Unknown, but we feel she would do best in an adult home or one with older children based on her personality here at the shelter. Good With Cats: No, she should really be the only cat. Good With Dogs: Unknown but possibly with a more mellow dog and a slow introduction
Cats are feline leukemia/feline immunodeficiency virus tested (if applicable), if there is a litter, one in the litter is tested or the queen is tested. They have had at least their first distemper combo (booste
How I Arrived At NHS: I am a transfer from Companion Animal Control. I was not doing well at the shelter so I went into a foster home where they could learn more about my true personality.
Notes from my foster dad: Introducing Willow, a very nice young lady a little over a year old. Her coat is tortie that has the dark stripes broken up over most of her torso, so she looks like a leopard with striped legs, she`s very pretty and very soft!!! She is a study in contrasts, gentle but gets the zoomies, cautious but very curious, a cuddle monster at times and at times not interested. She will take a while to get acquainted which takes her a while to bond to her human but once she does, she is very gentle and loves petting and scratches pretty much everywhere. If she`s not in the mood for being touched she will hiss, sometimes growl, or give a quick soft-mouthed bite. She never bites hard, just grabs hold enough to let you know. She will be very slow and cautious in a new space, taking a few weeks to really settle in, just let her go at it at her own pace. Until she`s fully settled in petting will be on a `restricted` basis, so just pet and scratch around her head until she is more comfortable. Foster Dad has also discovered she has `whiskeritus`, she doesn`t like eating or drinking out a bowl where her whiskers touch, every time that happens, she shakes her head. A very shallow bowl for water and a plate for kibble fixes that problem. She`s eating normal Purina Indoor food. She`s been caught doing a bit of counter surfing in the kitchen for which she`s been scolded, which is helping. Foil on the countertop will discourage her, and you should also keep food put away and disposed of in a covered waste basket. If she can`t find it she won`t bother looking any more. Narcissa is going to be a great gentle companion for someone, a quieter household would likely be better for her, she can be easily startled. All in all, she`s a wonderful cat!!
Good With Kids: Unknown, but we feel she would do best in an adult home or one with older children based on her personality here at the shelter. Good With Cats: No, she should really be the only cat. Good With Dogs: Unknown but possibly with a more mellow dog and a slow introduction
Cats are feline leukemia/feline immunodeficiency virus tested (if applicable), if there is a litter, one in the litter is tested or the queen is tested. They have had at least their first distemper combo (booste
NHS works to place animals in good, loving homes. Potential families must complete a pre-adoption application. References are required and checked. There may be a 24 to 48 hour waiting period before adoption is finalized. All responsible adults in the family must be in agreement. The goal of NHS is for each adoption to be permanent.
NHS works to place animals in good, loving homes. Potential families must complete a pre-adoption application. References are required and checked. There may be a 24 to 48 hour waiting period before adoption is finalized. All responsible adults in the family must be in agreement. The goal of NHS is for each adoption to be permanent.
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We are located at 10812N O' Brien Hill Road approximately 4 miles east of Hayward, WI off of Hwy 77. Our hours are Monday thru Saturday from 11am to 3pm and closed on Sundays.
We are located at 10812N O' Brien Hill Road approximately 4 miles east of Hayward, WI off of Hwy 77. Our hours are Monday thru Saturday from 11am to 3pm and closed on Sundays.
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NHS was authorized as a non-profit organization in 1987. NHS is funded through donations, memberships, adoption fees and fund raising. A volunteer Board of Directors establishes policies and operational guidelines.
Our objectives are to place animals in good, loving homes. To provide appropriate health care for NHS animals waiting for homes. To work to nurture and train animals so that they are adoptable. To educate the public on humane treatment of animals. To administer a spay/neuter assistance program. To provide a pet visitation program to local nursing homes. To provide a pet education program for area schools and the general public. To work cooperatively with the Sawyer County Dog Pound and the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation Animal Control (which are independent of NHS). To network community Resources to meet the needs of animals. To provide a pet food shelf for families in need. To operate the NHS Shelter.
NHS was authorized as a non-profit organization in 1987. NHS is funded through donations, memberships, adoption fees and fund raising. A volunteer Board of Directors establishes policies and operational guidelines.
Our objectives are to place animals in good, loving homes. To provide appropriate health care for NHS animals waiting for homes. To work to nurture and train animals so that they are adoptable. To educate the public on humane treatment of animals. To administer a spay/neuter assistance program. To provide a pet visitation program to local nursing homes. To provide a pet education program for area schools and the general public. To work cooperatively with the Sawyer County Dog Pound and the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation Animal Control (which are independent of NHS). To network community Resources to meet the needs of animals. To provide a pet food shelf for families in need. To operate the NHS Shelter.
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