Adopt

My name is
Midi!

Posted 1 day ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Home Check

5

Take the Pet Home

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $150

This helps Broken Tail Rescue, Inc. with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Black (All)
Age
3 years old, Young
Sex
Female
Pet ID
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My personality

My story

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

Midi is a very sweet and curious 3-year-old lovebug! Her hobbies include tummy rubs, exploring every corner of her house, and instantly making friends with every person she meets. She's incredibly affectionate and will always greet you with enthusiastic purring and head rubs when you come home. If you're looking for a best friend who's guaranteed to give you all the love you give them, Midi is definitely your girl!

Midi has tested positive for FeLV, so she will need a special adopter who is able to maintain a close relationship with a vet to ensure she receives the best care as her condition progresses. Although we have not seen Midi interact with other cats, we're inclined to think she'd get along well with them due to the sweetness she emanates towards all living creatures, but she should only be around other cats who are FeLV+, as it is highly contagious.

A bit about FeLV:
Only cats can contract the feline leukemia virus, as it is a species specific disease. There is a strong link between FeLV and feline lymphoma or leukemia. However, not every cat that is positive for feline leukemia virus develops cancer, and not every cat who has these cancers has the feline leukemia infection.

Transmission occurs through the saliva, such as a bite or sharing food or water.
This disease affects cats in a variety of different ways. Because of the presence of infection, it is the leading cause of leukemia in cats and can develop into blood disorders and a decrease in immunity. Cats with FeLV are prone to other diseases and poor health because of decreased ability to fight off infection brought on by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and so on.

Supportive care and an examination by your veterinarian to assess your cat’s current health status every 6 months is vital to maintaining their well-being and longevity.

Feline leukemia isn’t necessarily a death sentence. Cats may cope with secondary infections successfully and live relatively regular lives. However, we want to be upfront and honest, and a majority of cats with FeLV have a significantly shorter life span.


To meet Midi, fill out our simple prescreen (link below), and a volunteer will reach out to connect you with their foster parent!

https://forms.gle/ZfhWg4o7sdGHTcf56
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Address
Broken Tail Rescue, P.O. Box 60296, Worcester, MA 01606
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Submit the application on our website. This doesn't bind you to adopt but it gets the process going.

2.

Interview

We discuss the animal with you to see if we all think it's a good fit.

3.

Meet the Pet

You and your family meet the pet.

4.

Home Check

Not required for cat adoptions. Sometimes we do this before you come out to meet the dog.

5.

Take the Pet Home

Yay!

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

Signing the contract and paying the fee is the last step before taking home your new pet.

7.

Take the Pet Home

Enjoy! Remember the 3/3/3 Rule!

Additional adoption info

The Adoption Process
- Fill out an application for your potential new family member
- One of our volunteers will review the submitted application and do their best to respond within 48 hours
- We will check personal and veterinary records (if applicable)
- After checking references, we will then look to schedule a home visit (for dogs only)
- If the animal is a good match, then a meet and greet will be setup – usually at the foster home or the Cambridge or Millbury PetSmart adoption centers
- We like to have all family members attend
- Finally, the last step if to complete the adoption paperwork and to bring your new family member home

Here are a few items for people to consider before deciding to adopt:

- Renters must have their landlord’s permission
- Adopters must be 21 years of age or older
- All adoptive homes must be stable, supportive, and capable to meet all veterinary and financial needs of the animal
- Some adoptions will require adopters to enroll the dog in training classes as a condition of adoption, however we encourage training for ALL adopted dogs.
- Kittens younger than 6 months must be adopted with another kitten/cat or go to a home with a resident cat for socialization
- There may be additional adoption requirements for puppies (puppy socialization classes, someone home during the day, etc)

Adoption Fees
Adoption fees help defray the cost of our medical expenses for all our animals.

Dogs
Our adoption fees are generally between $300 and $450 for most adult dogs and puppies and are decided on a case-by-case basis.

All dogs adopted from Broken Tail Rescue will be spayed or neutered, receive a veterinary exam, be up to date on vaccinations, heartworm tested and started on preventive, dewormed, given flea and tick treatment and microchipped.

Cats
Our adoption fee varies by age for cats and kittens:

Kitten (0-11 months): $350
Two Kittens (0-11 months): $650
Single Young Cat (1-4 years): $275
Two Young Cats (1-4 years): $500
Single Adult Cat (5-9 years): $225
Two Adult Cats (5-9 years): $400
Senior Cat (10+ years): $150
Special Needs Cat: $150 or TBD
Two Senior or Special Needs Cats: $250

All cats adopted from Broken Tail Rescue will be spayed or neutered, receive a veterinary exam, be up to date on vaccinations, FeLV/FIV tested, dewormed, given flea and tick treatment, and microchipped.

Ready to Adopt?
Are you interested in one of our adoptable animals, fill out the adoption application to start the process!

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

All of our dogs for adoption are in foster homes. You must fill out an adoption application before being considered for adoption. Once your application is received, the foster parent will contact you to discuss whether the animal would be a good fit for your home and set up a meet between your family and the pet.

We also house several cats in our adoption center at the Cambridge PetSmart. Stop by to play with them Tues-Friday from 6pm-8pm and 12-2pm Sunday!

More about this rescue

Mission Statement:

Broken Tail Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit foster-based rescue organization dedicated to the rescue of unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats in urgent need. We work closely with local animal controls, animal shelters and rescue groups to ensure the placement of these forgotten animals. We will not discriminate on basis of health, age, or breed and will only consider humane euthanasia in cases of aggression or for quality-of-life due to untreatable medical conditions.

Our animals are vet examined, vaccinated, spayed or neutered as needed and receive any and all medical treatment necessary prior to being placed into carefully screened permanent homes.

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