Adoption Fees:
Cats- $60
-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.
NATALIE
ADOPTED
FOXY
Once a stray, this Foxy red gentleman is now a love. He doesn’t say, but with his medium to long red fur, extraordinarily long ear fur, toe tufts and a plume of a tail, there definitely appears to be a bit of Maine Coon, Siberian or Norwegian Forest Cat in this playful and cuddly young man’s family tree. An easygoing fellow, Foxy is thought to be two years old. He is up to date on his vaccinations and neutered.
SPOT
An affectionate young man who has been at the Shelter almost all of his life (he arrived in September 2009 as a kitten with his siblings). He is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations.
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
BUSHY
8+ year old Bushy came to the shelter skin and bones as a stray found in Waterloo. With some TLC this brown tiger tabby has blossomed into a wonderful cat! Bushy loves attention and quietly seeks it, sitting and staring at you with his kind eyes. He may be an older cat but has many good years ahead of him. Bushy gets along well with other cats and dogs, has been neutered, and is up-to-date on his shots.
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, is our best mouser and is ready to adorn your home.
ACCIPITER
DASH
ADOPTED!
DENA
A leftover Mom from the end of Kitten Season 2010, pretty and lovable Dena is thought to be about 2 years old. A petite, brown tiger, she wears a white broche on her chest. Delightful Dena 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.
BOOTS
Lovely green-eyed, dark Torbie (Torti/Tabby) with the face and poofed dense fur of the American made Exotic Shorthair Breed. She’s a picky and choosy lady. Boots is affectionate with people. Once an only cat who could no longer be kept, Ms Boots tolerates other animals who keep their distance but she would prefer to be the only pet. Distinguished, queen in the making, 4 year old Ms Boots is up to date on her vaccinations and spayed.
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
SQUEEK
A black tiger who has a combination of tiger spots and stripes, adorable Squeek has just celebrated his first birthday. How do we know? Squeek has been at the Shelter since May 0f 2010 when he was just 7 weeks old. Squeek is a small fellow who loves everybody and gets along with all. He knows his name and comes when he is called. Squeek is neutered and is up to date on his vaccinations.
MARIA
Petite 1 year old Maria came to the shelter as a stray from Romulus. Thought at first to be pregnant, Maria turned out to be just portly. A gray tiger tabby, Maria is a quiet, sweet girl, preferring to sit back, observe, and wait for you to give her affection. Maria gets along well with other cats and dogs, has been spayed, and is up-to-date on her shots.
BILLY
ADOPTED!
STACEY
Dainty 1-2 year old Stacy came to the shelter in August of 2010 as a stray with kittens. A brown tiger tabby with a sweet personality, Stacy is a quiet girl but loves attention and would flourish in a forever home. She gets along well with other cats and dogs, has been spayed, and is up-to-date on her 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
JULIET
ADOPTED!
WHITE SPRINGS
Found by the White Springs Fire Department in September 2010, very underweight White Springs was brought to the BAS to recover. She is looking for a quiet, calm, respectful home. Estimated to be only 2 years old, with a mostly white body and calico markings on her head, White Springs fancies being your loving lap cat. White Springs is spayed and up to date on her vaccinations.
ADOPTED!
...See many, many more of our cats that are available for adoption by clicking on the "Available Pets" Petfinder link above!
