We've added a new segment about some of our long term or special needs animals that have been recently adopted into loving new homes. Kay has written a little blurb about some of the animals that often got passed over because of age, looks or disposition. Now they are happy endings. As you read these wonderful stories, remember this is all possible because of your support and belief in us.

Chantel (cat)
Chantel came to our shelter when she was 1 yrs old, she had serious cage aggression. You could not touch Chantel or even look at her. She was placed into our Quarantine room (kitty rehab), the dedicated staff at the Humane Society worked with Chantel everyday for nearly 2 years before they could handle her.
Chantel was then moved to our kitten room so she could have a window seat and enjoy the wonders outside.
After a few months she started coming around and would let some of the staff pick her up and even give her kisses. Two weeks before the fire Chantel was adopted! The Staff call it the most unusual adoption of the year.
I will explain more in Rainbow's section :)

Rainbow (cat)
Rainbow came to our shelter when she was just over a year old. She was under quarantine through the Health Department for biting. She was very unpredictable, Rainbow had allot of off days were she was very moody and she would love to slap and bite. Once again the dedicated staff worked with her for 3 yrs in the Main Cat Adoption room, after this time the some of the staff was able to pet, bath and groom her. Rainbow was then allowed to roam free in this room while volunteers and staff would clean all the cages. Two weeks before the
fire a wonderful woman came into the shelter and she decided that she was going to adopt
Rainbow and Chantel TOGETHER ... two cats that have over come sever aggression issues,
are now living in harmony under one roof in their forever home!

Bubbles (cat)
Bubbles is a senior girl who was with us for several years. She also had the distinction of
being the heaviest cat in the shelter with stumpy legs, barrel- chested and short tail.
Her size and unusual look often left her passed over.
However, a young couple loved her uniqueness and personality and could
accommodate her desire to be the only pet in the home.

Claudia (cat)
Claudia came to the shelter over a year ago frost bitten and starving. She had to have the tips of her ears
and tail removed and due to being here at the shelter she gained all of her weight back plus some.
Claudia had a particularly difficult time adjusting to cage life, as she was extremely inquisitive and playful,
so she was prone to occasional fits of frustration. However, she is fine now with a family who liked her personality and quirky looks. She has lots of room to play and roam and when she wants
to relax she has her own cat tree to perch on.