Boots Oh, hello there. Thank you for taking the time to read my interview. I am 6-years-old, a typical orange and white Tabby fellow tipping the scales at 19.4 pounds. I know, I`m portly! When I say `typical,` I mean handsome, intelligent, kind-hearted, and charming. At least, that is how many people describe orange cats. I had lived with my owner for five years before she surrendered me to the HSHC. She could not afford the cost of my medical treatments. I am diabetic and must eat Fancy Feasts Classics (which are reasonably priced) and take insulin shots. I lived with my family, other cats, and kids for five years. Cats, I can get along with just fine. However, I have always been shy and easily startled by children, loud noises, sudden movements, and changes in the environment. I will run off and hide during these situations. Little kids make too much noise for me, and they create chaos! I am currently living in a foster home with a lovely lady who is well-versed in caring for shy kitties. I take a medication that helps control my anxiety and tendency to hide. I am much happier now and improving my courage. When I feel comfortable, I love being held and cuddled. I have enjoyed sleeping with people at night. When I feel secure, I allow myself to be brushed and have my nails trimmed without issue. If you agree to give me plenty of time to settle into your home, have no scary little kids, and build a healthy trust between us, I would love to join your family. 12-28-25
Boots Oh, hello there. Thank you for taking the time to read my interview. I am 6-years-old, a typical orange and white Tabby fellow tipping the scales at 19.4 pounds. I know, I`m portly! When I say `typical,` I mean handsome, intelligent, kind-hearted, and charming. At least, that is how many people describe orange cats. I had lived with my owner for five years before she surrendered me to the HSHC. She could not afford the cost of my medical treatments. I am diabetic and must eat Fancy Feasts Classics (which are reasonably priced) and take insulin shots. I lived with my family, other cats, and kids for five years. Cats, I can get along with just fine. However, I have always been shy and easily startled by children, loud noises, sudden movements, and changes in the environment. I will run off and hide during these situations. Little kids make too much noise for me, and they create chaos! I am currently living in a foster home with a lovely lady who is well-versed in caring for shy kitties. I take a medication that helps control my anxiety and tendency to hide. I am much happier now and improving my courage. When I feel comfortable, I love being held and cuddled. I have enjoyed sleeping with people at night. When I feel secure, I allow myself to be brushed and have my nails trimmed without issue. If you agree to give me plenty of time to settle into your home, have no scary little kids, and build a healthy trust between us, I would love to join your family. 12-28-25
With an open admission policy, a No-Kill philosophy, and more than 3,100 animals crossing our threshold each year, we have still maintained a 98% placement rate over the last 3 years.
This is an amazing feat for any organization…let alone one that takes in some of the most abused, injured and seriously ill animals imaginable.
With an open admission policy, a No-Kill philosophy, and more than 3,100 animals crossing our threshold each year, we have still maintained a 98% placement rate over the last 3 years.
This is an amazing feat for any organization…let alone one that takes in some of the most abused, injured and seriously ill animals imaginable.
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