Cat Welfare Special Adoptions Cats
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This section is dedicated to featuring special cats who have yet to find their perfect home. Every
cat is special, but these cats are waiting for that
"special" person who can look past what others might call imperfections
and recognize their potential to become part of a loving home. These
are cats with "special" needs. Special adoptions cats may be: older/senior cats, cats with physical disabilities, cats who have been abused, cats with temporary or on-going health concerns or conditions, cats who may require additional medical care or medication, cats with behavioral problems, shy cats, or cats who have been at the shelter for at least three months. If you're not looking to adopt, then consider becoming a special friend to one of these cats. They would really love to have someone that comes to visit with them on a regular basis. To see a larger view of most cats, click on the thumbnail next to his or her story. Please, note that some photos don't have larger versions. Note: When photographed, the cat eyes tend to shine green (similar to the way human eyes reflect red when being photographed). Therefore, the eyes of the cats in these photos may appear green but quite possibly may be a different color. To see some happy Special Adoptions cats that have found homes (and pictures of some of the kitties in their new homes), click here!
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Billy (#26515)
Despite her name, Billy is a beautiful 3-4 year old spayed female who has lived at Cat Welfare for almost 3 years. What makes her special is her silly little walk. Her gait is sometimes unsteady which can lead to some balance problems but that does not stop Billy from getting around! In fact, her gait is just one of her many endearing qualities. Her stunning black coat is fluffy and soft and Billy loves a good brushing and lots of petting. This people-loving kitty would make a great companion and would love to have a new home where she can walk her silly walk to her heart's content. Come visit Billy today but be prepared for a funny trail of paw prints to be left across your heart!
Stop in and ask to visit Billy.
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Sophie (#27457)
Hello! My name is Sophie, which means wise and discerning. Whoever named me got it right! I've got a most unusual address: you can find me in the Furnace Room at Cat Welfare. I never much liked my cage, but I really did not like other cats. A staff member as wise as myself realized that I needed my own private place and set up Grand Hotel accommodations for me. I love people and consider myself to be quite capable of relating to people as an intellectual and emotional peer. I'm not stuck up, however. I just prefer to choose my own companions. I have a lovely suite in the furnace room with my own bed, restaurant, and toilet facilities. I adore visits from people. And I have to admit there are a couple of cats who I now tolerate and even enjoy visiting with. The staff at Cat Welfare believe I'd make an ideal pet, especially in a smallish household. I may not like dogs or children, but give me some good human adult companionship, and I'll leap into your lap with gratitude. If you seek a healthy feline companion with good taste and the glow of natural beauty, then I'm your girl. Please come visit me. Just ask to be shown into the Furnace room and I'll show you some great hospitality. Miss Manners would approve!
Stop in and ask to visit Sophie.
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Logan (#22552)
Jim Tressel has been recruiting me as a line-backer for the Buckeyes because he admires my muscular, athletic body. With all due respect to Coach Tressel, I would prefer to watch the games on a nice comfortable lap. I don't want a group huddle, unless it's with you! My name is Logan and I am a short-haired gray cat of about 4 or 5 years of age. I hope to find a forever home with a one-cat person or a small family.The staff members at Cat Welfare love the way I help out in the office. I am most definitely people oriented. I make the ladies swoon. I can be a great best buddy for a guy. But I just cannot get along well with other animals because I admire people so much. It's an odd proverb that If you come to meet me, I might be rude at first if there are too many cats around. But I truly crave a new life in a forever home. Some cats think that food is the thing, but I prefer people, to paraphrase a great author. The staff think that if I find a home I will make an ideal pet--loyal, devoted, and loving. Choose me if you need a good-luck charm!
Visit Logan in the Recovery Room.
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Jeni (#28312)
"Grow old along with me; the best is yet to be!" I am a spayed female who would love to grow old and grey in your home. Oops…I am already grey and white. But I have a lot of living to do. Born in June of 2006, I am less than 18 months old. I have been in the recovery room at Cat Welfare almost all of my life because I cannot seem to shake my upper respiratory infection. The staff members think that when I find a home I will improve. There's no physical reason for me to have a cold forever. I may be delicate, yet I have overheard the staff saying that I am "sweet, cute, extroverted, and playful". I also enjoy quiet times on any available lap. Please, take a chance on me. I know that I can get strong and healthy if I am in a household of fewer than 200 kitties! Help me to live out a long and healthy life lounging on your lap, purring, and playing and growing old along with you.
Visit Jeni in the Recovery Room.
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Sci Fi (#28931)
My name is Sci Fi and I am looking for my forever home. Cool name for a cool cat. Some say I look like I have a Darth Vader mask or alien markings which is how I got my name. I came to Cat Welfare with a bad hip injury - I even had a pin in my leg for awhile! But I am all better now - I don't even limp! I am a 2-3 year old short haired boy and I am already neutered. I still have my claws and I am really friendly. I am what they call a lap cat - big time. Since I have been through so much with my hip and leg it would be best for me to be the only cat - I need a lot of extra love and attention. Come see me at the shelter and take me home today!
Visit Sci Fi in the Main Adoption Room.
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TEDDY (#26343)
Hello, my name is Teddy. I am a lean and sleek male orange tabby. I'm neutered and fully enjoying my teenage years. I've been at the shelter since March 2005 when I came in as a small kitten… so I've grown up in the shelter. I am truly handsome, but there is one thing that can put a damper on my handsome looks sometimes. I have a chronic case of weepy eyes caused by the herpes virus. The staff have really tried their best but they have not been able to cure me of it. Now, that's not to say my eyes won't clear up (or at least get better) if I leave the shelter and quit hanging out with some of the other cats I live with in the back room that have similar problems. I'm asking you to consider me for a special place in your heart…I love attention and promise to be a faithful companion. I will cuddle up in your lap and play with your shoelaces for a long time. I love to look out the sun porch windows, play with glittery balls, and chase toy mice. I will come when you call me and I promise to greet you at the door when you come home. I don't mind other cats, but I am a bit rambunctious and occasionally chase the other cats at the shelter so if you have other cats they have to be up for some playing. If you'd like to visit me, I live in the room for permanent residents and can often be found napping on the sun porch. I'm always looking for new friends and playmates. I hope one day someone can look past my eyes and into my heart. There they will find a special friend named Teddy! Visit Teddy in the Recovery Room. |
BAXTER (#25266)
I'm Baxter! I have a very important job at Cat Welfare. I am the acting feline Office Manger. I keep the front office staff working hard all day and make sure that I get to see everything that is going on. As you can see, I'm a handsome, neutered, gray & white male. I'm declawed and around 6-7 years old. I like to be petted and love to be the center of attention. I'm very persistent in that I don't take no for an answer when it comes to taking up my post in the front office. The girls here seem to think that makes me charming… even though I know sometimes I get in the way when I stretch out on the desk. I like to be petted, but sometimes people pet me too much or I'm not in the mood so I get a little nippy. What can I say? Sometimes I'm just not in the mood for that. I get along fine with other cats, but sometimes I like to have time to myself, too. I've been at the shelter since March 2004 and had 2 homes briefly since then. I was returned one time because of my getting nippy every now and then. The second time I was returned because I liked to play in the mini-blinds too much. I really am a sweet guy and have a lot to offer. If you're looking for a handsome guy or for an office assistant to help out in your home office, then come on in. I'm sure I would be the perfect guy to fill the position.Visit Baxter in the Main Adoption Room. |
ANNABELLE (#26806)
I'm Annabelle. I've lived at Cat Welfare since 2002. I'm a cuddly, spayed, black kitty with some pretty white spots on my belly. I'm around 7 years old and just love to be the center of attention. When the staff comes in each morning, I'm one of the first to greet them. I love to rub up against their legs and wait for them to pick me up and pet me. I just love to be petted! I also like to hang out in a bed on the counter by the sink. That spot also guarantees that I'll get lots of attention and petting when someone uses the sink or counter. I have lots of fans at the shelter. I think it's because I'm always so sweet to all the visitors and since I always show how appreciative I am when someone is petting me. What can I say? I'm a sweetheart! Please, come in and visit me soon.Visit Annabelle in the Recovery Room. |
POWDER (#23941)
My name is Powder and I'm a beautiful, white male that is around 7 years old. I had been in one home and got returned because I got really stressed out there. Then I lived in another home, but my owner couldn't keep me and returned me. So, I'm hoping the third time will be the charm! I've been back at the shelter since October 2004 and am waiting for the right person to come my way and give me a special home. I'm neutered and declawed on all 4 paws. I may have a food allergy and may require special food, but I've been doing okay eating the chow the rest of the kitties get in here. I'm so happy when I am able to be out on the floor instead of in a cage. I love roaming around and exploring things. I love to play with kids so I wouldn't mind being in a home with children. I tolerate other cats, but I can get a little edgy at times--maybe it's because I don't have any claws and am unable to defend myself if one of them wants to play rough with me. Another thing I like to do is get in a person's lap for some one on one attention--but as soon as another cat tries to cat into that same lap then I'm out of there. The staff is not sure if I use the litter box or not. I've had a couple incidents, but that might not be an issue in a home since I had no problems with that when I was living outside of the shelter. I hope you'll come in and see me sometime soon. You can't miss me or my pure white fur.Visit Powder in the Main Adoption Room. |
SPEEDY (#21985)
What was that streak of white and calico that just ran past? It's me, Speedy. I'm a younger cat and have been waiting for the perfect home since May 2003. I'm spayed and have the prettiest white fur around. I've heard people say I'm one of the most beautiful cats around. When I first got here, I didn't like the other cats. Whenever the staff would open a door, I would always run though it as fast as I could. I'm fine around the other cats now but I still like having time to myself. I did have a little bit of a cold in the beginning, but after taking some new medicine I'm all cleared up now. I just love to be petted and to sit in someone's lap. Attention like that is great! I'm not much for being held just yet, but I'm sure when my forever family comes around I'll warm up to the idea. I hope you'll come in and see me soon. Don't I look cute in my photo!
You can visit Speedy in the Recovery Room.
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LUCINDA (#23002)
Hello everyone. My name is Lucinda. I'm a beautiful, grey, spayed female. I've been at the shelter since April 2002 and the staff thinks I'm between 10-12 years old. I've heard some of the staff say that I can be a little crabby at times. I don't think I'm crabby… I just am a bit of a loner and like to have time and space to myself. It's hard to get that with so many other cats around. So when I do get that time, I don't like to be disturbed. Don't get me wrong though. I do tolerate the other cats here. I would love to have a home where I can be the only cat. However, I'd be okay living in a home with another older cat or one that would respect my space. I like to be petted, but I also prefer it when it's on my terms. If I'm in the mood though, you'll see how much I appreciate being petted and loved. I'm not too sure about being held. I think I might let someone do that if I was in a home. I'm just not comfortable being carried around with all the other cats around here. Now, don't think I just sleep all day and don't do anything else. I do get the "kitten crazies" sometimes and will run around playing with a toy mouse. I really hope there is a person out there for me. I'd love to live the rest of my life in a home where I can relax, look beautiful, and show my appreciation to my special person.Visit Lucinda in the Back Isolation Room. |