Special Need Animals

The Pet Project Foundation is dedicated to finding loving, forever homes for all our adoptable animals - including those with medical conditions, behavioral issues, or those just getting on in years. This page highlights just a few of these very special animals that you can find at our shelter, and will be updated monthly. Please find room in your heart and your home for these furry friends who still have so much love and companionship left to offer.

ASHLEY - MEDIUM-HAIRED GRAY - YEAR AND A HALF  UPDATED!
    Poor Ashley.  When she came to our shelter in May 2007, this is what was written about her:  "Ashley is a spayed female Gray Domestic Mediumhair. The shelter thinks she was about 1 year and 6 months old when she arrived on May 9, 2007. Ashley is shy, but responds to pets and strokes with enthusiastic purrs and loving head-rubs. She likes affection and will even roll over on her side for tummy rubs when you hold her on your lap. Her large gold eyes follow you everywhere - they'd love to follow you home!"
        When Ashley first came to us, she went in a home while she nursed her babies, and the foster mom thought she may be feral.  But when she first came to the shelter, we were able to touch her, as is written above.  After a while, Ashley withdrew from the human touch.  Some people she would come to for hand sniffs, but then would shy away.  We honestly do not believe Ashley is feral; just very scared.
    Recently, a kind-hearted person decided to take Ashley and foster her.  Ashley now purrs and roams her room, eats well, uses the box.  But, alas, her foster mom's cat is not happy with the intruder.  In the short time that Ashley has been in this person's home, we can see that she can be a sweet, yet shy, domestic house cat for someone who is willing to give her space and time.  Please call us about Ashley if you can help with her needs.  She keeps herself very clean and has no problems with matting hair.  Oh, and she loves to play!

ANGEL – DOMESTIC SHORTHAIR TORTOISESHELL – SIX YEARS OLD

             Angel needs exercise!  She has been at our shelter now for a full year, and her girth demonstrates what happens when a cat does not get enough exercise.  We are unable to put Angel in a condo because she would not tolerate another cat in such close quarters.  (Our condos are rather small, even though they give the cats some room to climb and play.)  So Angel lies in her kennel and eats.  Yes, we have put her on a diet and have recently put our foot down about her getting treats.  But she really needs to get out of the shelter and MOVE!

            And we believe she’ll do that once she is adopted.  When we get her out for her daily romp, she’s a playful girl, full of tortie personality.  She grumbles when picked up, but don’t let that deter you.  She’s just posturing. 

            Some of us have experienced the privilege of Angel climbing into our lap for some petting and bonding.  You, too, can be the recipient of Angel’s affections.