Adoption Fees:
(Note our adoption fees have increased due to state law)
Cats- $60
Kittens- $45 + $35 NYS Spay/Neuter Deposit
All Kittens adopted from the shelter MUST be spayed or neutered when they reach 6 months of age either through your own vet, or through our SOS clinics.
**Beverly Animal Shelter, in partnership with the Seneca Humane Society, participates in the "Purina Pets for Seniors" adoption program. Any adopter 60 or over receives an appreciable deduction from the adoption fee, the deducted amount being reimbursed to BAS by Purina. Purina considers shelters who participate to be part of "an exclusive group of animal welfare organizations," as these grants are very competitive. BAS/SHS have participated in this program since its inception in the last decade.**
-Declawing involves amputating the entire part of the 10 front toes. A comparison in humans would be cutting off a persons finger at the last joint.
-Declawing, whether performed using a scalpel or laser, is a very painful procedure.
-Nerves, tendons, and muscles are severed along with joints making recovery from declawing painful and lengthy.
-Declawing robs a cat of an integral means of balance, movement and defense.
-Declawing, whether performed using a scalpel or laser, is a very painful procedure.
-Nerves, tendons, and muscles are severed along with joints making recovery from declawing painful and lengthy.
-Declawing robs a cat of an integral means of balance, movement and defense.
-Scratching Posts offer an alternative to scratching furniture.
-Discourage your cat from clawing furniture by using an adversive scent or spray on furniture which cats generally do not like such as citrus.
-Keep your cats nails trimmed if the claws are clipped as needed cats will have less desire to remove the husks of dead claws through scratching.
-Nail caps are available commercially to cover the claws.
-Declawing is banned in many other countries because it is considered cruel.
-Discourage your cat from clawing furniture by using an adversive scent or spray on furniture which cats generally do not like such as citrus.
-Keep your cats nails trimmed if the claws are clipped as needed cats will have less desire to remove the husks of dead claws through scratching.
-Nail caps are available commercially to cover the claws.
-Declawing is banned in many other countries because it is considered cruel.
ADOPTABLE
CATS!
For a complete list of our available pets, please visit our petfinder site at the link below:
Things to consider before adopting a cat:
1. Make Sure Everyone In The House Is Prepared To Have A Cat
Talk to your family members before bringing a new cat home. Make sure everyone knows that the fun begins only after kitty feels safe and her needs are met. Once you’re sure everyone is ready for feeding, litter changing and grooming, you can divvy up chores among family members so everyone is prepared to care for kitty before she arrives.
Talk to your family members before bringing a new cat home. Make sure everyone knows that the fun begins only after kitty feels safe and her needs are met. Once you’re sure everyone is ready for feeding, litter changing and grooming, you can divvy up chores among family members so everyone is prepared to care for kitty before she arrives.
2. Do You Know What Your Cat Is Trying To Tell You?
The average cat has a vocabulary of more than 16 different sounds, including purring, howling, hissing and meowing—not to mention a wide-range of playful and serious body language.
The average cat has a vocabulary of more than 16 different sounds, including purring, howling, hissing and meowing—not to mention a wide-range of playful and serious body language.
3. Stock Up On Supplies Before Kitty Arrives
Have all of your cat’s needs ready so she can get right down to the business of making herself at home. Kitty will need:
Have all of your cat’s needs ready so she can get right down to the business of making herself at home. Kitty will need:
•A litter box and litter
•Food and water bowls, a good quality cat food
•A sturdy, rough-textured scratching post
•Safe, stimulating toys. Hint: If you give her toys that make noises, you’ll know when she’s playing.
•A bed lined with a soft, warm blanket or towel
•Grooming tools: a high-quality brush and nail clipper are a good start
•Food and water bowls, a good quality cat food
•A sturdy, rough-textured scratching post
•Safe, stimulating toys. Hint: If you give her toys that make noises, you’ll know when she’s playing.
•A bed lined with a soft, warm blanket or towel
•Grooming tools: a high-quality brush and nail clipper are a good start
4. Identity Is Key
Proper identification is a necessity. If your kitty is indoors-only, an ID tag will help ensure she’ll be returned to you if she gets out and can’t find her way home. A safety collar with an elastic panel will allow your cat to break loose if the collar gets caught on something. We caution against letting cats outdoors, but if you do—or if a window or door is left open—a safety collar and an ID tag may be what bring your missing cat home.
Proper identification is a necessity. If your kitty is indoors-only, an ID tag will help ensure she’ll be returned to you if she gets out and can’t find her way home. A safety collar with an elastic panel will allow your cat to break loose if the collar gets caught on something. We caution against letting cats outdoors, but if you do—or if a window or door is left open—a safety collar and an ID tag may be what bring your missing cat home.
5. A Room Of One's Own
Choose a low-traffic room your kids and other pets don’t frequent—this will be your cat’s safe space to sniff, eat, scratch and play while she gets her bearings. Arrange her food and water bowls, bed and litter box—and scatter her toys around. You can even clean off a windowsill for her and have soft music playing. She’ll appreciate the chance to feel out her new family from inside her haven.
Choose a low-traffic room your kids and other pets don’t frequent—this will be your cat’s safe space to sniff, eat, scratch and play while she gets her bearings. Arrange her food and water bowls, bed and litter box—and scatter her toys around. You can even clean off a windowsill for her and have soft music playing. She’ll appreciate the chance to feel out her new family from inside her haven.
6. Routine Behavior
Give your cat a little structure to lean on. For the first few weeks, provide him with the same kind of food and feeding schedule he had before living with you—and give him the same brand of litter, too, for a familiar scent and feel on his paws. Later on, if you wish to switch to different products, you can make a slow transition.
Give your cat a little structure to lean on. For the first few weeks, provide him with the same kind of food and feeding schedule he had before living with you—and give him the same brand of litter, too, for a familiar scent and feel on his paws. Later on, if you wish to switch to different products, you can make a slow transition.
7. What's New, Pussycat?
With a whole new life in store for her, Kitty will need some time and space to check out her surroundings and all of her new play things. Give her time alone in her room to get comfortable before you come in to play with her. If you have other pets, it’s a good idea to leave your new cat in her own room for a few days will allow the other animals in the house to get used to her sounds and scent. (Hint: Watch from the door to see how she leaves her carrier. Whether she pussyfoots into a dark corner or zooms out into the room, you’ll know how she feels about her new surroundings.)
With a whole new life in store for her, Kitty will need some time and space to check out her surroundings and all of her new play things. Give her time alone in her room to get comfortable before you come in to play with her. If you have other pets, it’s a good idea to leave your new cat in her own room for a few days will allow the other animals in the house to get used to her sounds and scent. (Hint: Watch from the door to see how she leaves her carrier. Whether she pussyfoots into a dark corner or zooms out into the room, you’ll know how she feels about her new surroundings.)
8. Introducing Kitty To The Pack
Go slow at first. A cat may need seven to fourteen days to relax into her new environment. If you have kids, let them introduce themselves one at a time. Hold up on the meet-and-greets with friends, neighbors and relatives until your kitty is eating and eliminating on a normal schedule. If you have other pets, don’t let your new addition have free run of the house. This is the territory of the animals who have lived with you already. Allow all of your pets to meet in the new cat's territory—and make sure you’re there to supervise.
Go slow at first. A cat may need seven to fourteen days to relax into her new environment. If you have kids, let them introduce themselves one at a time. Hold up on the meet-and-greets with friends, neighbors and relatives until your kitty is eating and eliminating on a normal schedule. If you have other pets, don’t let your new addition have free run of the house. This is the territory of the animals who have lived with you already. Allow all of your pets to meet in the new cat's territory—and make sure you’re there to supervise.
9. Cat-Proof Your Home
When your cat is ready to explore the rest of her new home (for short excursions at first), be sure to get rid of stray items she might chew on or swallow, like toilet paper, tissues and paper towels. Pens and pencils may need to be kept in drawers. You may also have to tape wires to baseboards and put caps on outlets.
When your cat is ready to explore the rest of her new home (for short excursions at first), be sure to get rid of stray items she might chew on or swallow, like toilet paper, tissues and paper towels. Pens and pencils may need to be kept in drawers. You may also have to tape wires to baseboards and put caps on outlets.
Put away harsh cleaning products, human medications and household poisons, and rehome any houseplants that might be toxic to her. Make sure foods that aren’t healthy for a cat’s tummy are placed securely out of reach.
10. Visit The Vet Within Her First Week
Last but not least, bring your new feline to a caring veterinarian for a wellness exam within one week after adoption. Make this appointment even before you bring your kitty home.
Last but not least, bring your new feline to a caring veterinarian for a wellness exam within one week after adoption. Make this appointment even before you bring your kitty home.
CRAZY BONES
Crazy Bones found herself at the Shelter after her owner passed away. CB is declawed. Her age? CB merely says she is older than 5 years. She is spayed and up to date on her vaccinations.
SOPHIE
A black Tabby with “Maltese” swirls in her fur and a white bib and “booties”, sweet Sophie was found last July. Gone unclaimed, she is still waiting for someone to love her as much as she loves people. A tranquil girl estimated to be 2 years old, is spayed and up to date on her vaccinations.
TWIX
ADOPTED!!
SOOKIE
Sookie was brought to the shelter in the summer of 2009, sporting a collar, however was never reclaimed. 2 year old Sookie is another one of our quiet, sweet kitties who gets along well with everyone. Sookie would be a wonderful companion for any family. Sookie is spayed and is up-to-date on all of her shots
PROPER
Definitely a “proper” gentleman with “love-you” eyes, Proper is a big (but lightweight) hunk of kitty love. Estimated to be around 6 years old, Mr. Proper was tossed out of a car window! He is extremely affectionate after his ordeal. Proper is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations.
LIONEL
Lionel is 2 years old and very lovable. Unusually marked, grey, black and white, Lionel appears to have tiger stripes on one side of his body. While on the other side, the stripes separate into spots resembling a bobcat or lynx. Enchanting Lionel is neutered, up to date on his vaccinations, and ready to adorn your home.
KATHLEEN O' LEARY
A beautiful muted Torti Tiger arrived in 2009 with her kittens who have now found homes. A quiet and loving girl who prefers the indoors, 2 year old Kathleen does not like dogs, thus would prefer a home without them. She is up to date on her vaccinations and spayed
CHEECH & CHONG
Two devoted companions estimated to be 5 to 6 years old. Cheech, a handsome, black and white tuxedo wearing fellow, and solid gray Chong came to the shelter last winter after their owner passed away. These big, gentle, boys are just absolute loves who will follow you around like a dog! Brought up indoors together, they get along very well and look forward to being adopted together. Cheech and Chong are up to date on their vaccinations, neutered, and looking for a caring home.
SHAWN
With his exotic coloring, black with a torso “bleaching” out to brown in the sun, Shawn is a handsome, gentle love. He loves to cuddle to people or even other cats. He’d make the purrfect cat companion. Shawn is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations.
CEYLON
Ceylon was found in March just days before she delivered her beautiful babies. The kittens were quickly adopted. Now Ceylon, who was a devoted and loving Mom, waits for a home of her own. Gentle Ceylon is an engaging girl who enjoys being held and cuddled. Ceylon is up to date on her vaccinations and spayed.
JONATHAN
A quiet, handsome guy with striking green eyes against his red and white fur, Jonathan came to the Shelter in October as a stray who was wary of humans. Since then, Jonathan has found that people, especially ladies, aren’t so bad after all. Jonathan is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations and looking for a quiet home.
BIG BRUISER
ADOPTED!!
MERI
Lovely grey and white, shorthaired Meri arrived in December 2008 suffering from assorted illnesses. Little by little, this sweet girl was nursed back to full health. She did lose an eye to her illness, but it does not affect her. Meri is about 3 years old and is spayed and up to date on vaccinations
MALACHI
Malachi arrived at the shelter in November of 2008, his owners surrendered him when they could no longer keep him. He is now 2 years old and still waiting for a permanent home of his own. He is a friendly guy and is neutered and up to date on shots.
DAIRY QUEEN
Dairy Queen, along with her newborn kittens, came to the shelter in December 2009 . The kittens have all been adopted and it is now her turn to find a forever home! Two year old Dairy Queen is a sweet girl who gets along well with others and is looking for a home that will treat her like a queen! Dairy Queen is spayed and up-to-date on all of her shots.
ALLEY
Alley came to the shelter in May along with 21 other cats. A woman who was caring for them had to go to a nursing home, there was no one to take care of them. Her neighborhood stepped up and took care of them until they asked the shelter to step in to prevent further breeding. Alley is a sweet 1 year old female, she is spayed and up to date on shots.
DUTCHESS
Beautiful Dutchess was found in May in a dumpster at Abigails Restaraunt in Seneca Falls! This sweet girl is a love, and she is around 1 year old. Dutchess is spayed and up to date on shots.
TIGGER
Tigger is a 3 year old male brown tabby that came to the shelter in February, along with his housemate Kitty after their owner was no longer able care for them. Tigger is just a very friendly, laid-back boy who gets along well with all, and would be a wonderful addition to any family. Tigger is neutered and up-to-date on all of his shots.
HONEY
Dark torti Honey, is approximately three years old, Honey has been at BAS since the Fall of 2008. True to her name, this ladylove is sweet as honey! Honey is up to date on her vaccinations and spayed
Please visit our store located at the shelter for all of your cats needs!
