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My name is Whisper (shanti)!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 2 days ago

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Longhair
Color
Age
Young
Sex
Female
Pet ID
601034
Hair Length

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Gentle Whisper came into our care just over three months ago after being found as a young feral cat. She spent her early years living on her own, fending for herself in the wild. Since arriving at her foster home, she has been slowly coming out of her shell, learning to trust humans, and gaining confidence in a safe, free-roaming environment.

When Whisper first joined us, she was very skittish and terrified of people. But with time, patience, and love, this sweet girl has made an incredible transformation. Now, with the right trust, she allows herself to be picked up and even enjoys sitting on her foster mama's lap while she meditates. It's been a heartwarming journey, and we're so proud of the progress she's made!

Despite her amazing strides, Whisper will still need a patient and understanding home. She is still learning to navigate human interaction and will need a family that can support her as she continues to grow. We believe with the right environment and more time, she will become even more affectionate and friendly, but it will take time, and she'll need an owner who is patient and ready to walk alongside her in her journey.

Whisper is a beautiful and unique girl, with stunning markings that highlight her natural beauty. As a young cat, she loves to play, so a home with another playful cat would be ideal, or a family willing to engage in interactive playtime with her. She has a sweet and gentle temperament but can still startle at loud noises, so a quieter environment would be best. Whisper would do best in a home without dogs or small children. Whisper also needs access to outdoor life. because she was born outside she desires a home that will allow her outside access.

If you're willing to give this sweet girl the space and time she needs to fully blossom, she'll reward you with her quiet companionship and affection as she continues to grow more confident and trusting.

Primary Color: Calico
Weight: 2.56
Age: 3yrs 4mths 0wks
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
601034
Contact
Address
540 Lower-Ganges Road, (lower level of Gulf Islands Vet Clinic), Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2W2

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

See our website at www.spca.bc.ca/saltspring for all of our current adoption prices, hours of operation, etc.



The BC SPCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. Through its locations and operations across the province the BC SPCA provides emergency medical care and sheltering for more than 37,000 animals each year. The society also conducts more than 4,600 cruelty investigations and provides a wide range of advocacy and education programs for domestic, farm and wild animals through its Provincial Office.

Our mission, vision and charter is at the heart of all we do to rescue, protect and care for animals. It is also the driving force behind our animal welfare and education programs.

Our Charter:



The BC SPCA Charter is the foundation that guides the work we do:

Whereas:

The world is inhabited by many species sharing a common ecosystem of air, earth, and water. We recognize and value our interconnectedness with all animals.

Therefore:

The BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for the animals of the world we share.



We pledge our energies to inspire and mobilize society to create a world in which all animals, who depend on humans for their well-being, experience, as a minimum, five essential freedoms:



1. Freedom from hunger and thirst

2. Freedom from pain, injury, and disease

3. Freedom from distress

4. Freedom from discomfort

5. Freedom to express behaviours that promote well-being.

Go meet their pets

We are located on the lower level of the Gulf Islands Veterinary Clinic - turn down Sharp Road and proceed to the rear parking lot of the Clinic. Look for marked SPCA Shelter signs.



See our website at www.spca.bc.ca/saltsptring for all of our current adoption prices, hours of operation, etc.

More about this shelter

The Salt Spring Island Branch of the BC SPCA has a shelter able to house cats and rabbits (& sometimes other small animals) only. We may be able to assist with some dog adoptions upon request.

The BC SPCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. Through its locations and operations across the province the BC SPCA provides emergency medical care and sheltering for more than 37,000 animals each year. The society also conducts more than 4,600 cruelty investigations and provides a wide range of advocacy and education programs for domestic, farm and wild animals through its Provincial Office.

Our mission, vision and charter is at the heart of all we do to rescue, protect and care for animals. It is also the driving force behind our animal welfare and education programs.

Our Charter:



The BC SPCA Charter is the foundation that guides the work we do:

Whereas:

The world is inhabited by many species sharing a common ecosystem of air, earth, and water. We recognize and value our interconnectedness with all animals.

Therefore:

The BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for the animals of the world we share.



We pledge our energies to inspire and mobilize society to create a world in which all animals, who depend on humans for their well-being, experience, as a minimum, five essential freedoms:



1. Freedom from hunger and thirst

2. Freedom from pain, injury, and disease

3. Freedom from distress

4. Freedom from discomfort

5. Freedom to express behaviours that promote well-being.

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