Community Listing: Lilly

NOTE: This cat is in need from the community. This is listed as a courtesy, and the animal does not live at the Refuge. The Goathouse Refuge is not responsible for any problems with the animals or with the adoption process. Please contact the owner directly for more information.

Lilly is a less than a year year old Tortoiseshell cat who needs a new home. Lilly weighs 8lbs. This cat is located in Apex, NC.

Sweet, young, loving, calico cat. About a year old who needs a loving home. Will be spayed and updated on shots by January 2. I will include an outdoor heated kitty house if you prefer to keep her as an outdoor cat. But she wants to be indoors. 
Lilly is good with Cats: Yes, Dogs: Unknown, Kids: Yes

Contact Erin N. at 607-759-4056, erinniles0630@yahoo.com or 919-615-2205.

Are you the owner: no, We moved into a new house and Lilly showed up on our porch. Shes very sweet and wants to be indoors/ or outdoors. I'm taking her to get spayed and updated on her shots January 2 2013. I tried to keep her as an outdoor cat but cant because for some reason my Yorkie doesnt like her even though I have another cat and 3 dogs....
Reason for surrender: We moved into a new house and Lilly showed up on our porch.
How did you acquire: stray
How long owned: ---
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? Yes
UTD on FCRVP? Yes
Declawed? No
Medical conditions? no
Illness: no

Community Listing: Rocky (declawed)

NOTE: This cat is in need from the community. This is listed as a courtesy, and the animal does not live at the Refuge. The Goathouse Refuge is not responsible for any problems with the animals or with the adoption process. Please contact the owner directly for more information.

Rocky is a 2.5 year old Grey Domestic Shorthair cat who needs a new home. Rocky weighs 14 lbs and is Indoor only. This cat is located in Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

Rocky would do best in an environment where he could go outside into a fenced yard, but mostly stay indoors. He loves to lay in the sunshine, and look out the window. He's a quiet kitty, and he is a good companion. I wouldn't call him sweet, and he doesn't like to be held, but he is very nice. He plays with string, loves feet under the covers, likes to be around people and certainly loves his food and snacks. He is very good with other animals, and he rubs up against our two dogs (50 lbs each). He wrestles with our other cat, and the other cat does not appreciate it.
Rocky is good with Cats: Yes, Dogs: Yes, Kids: Yes

Contact Keith K. at keith@thekarczewskis.com, Cell 919-448-7121, Home 919-967-3799.

Are you the owner: Yes
Reason for surrender: Rocky is very inconsistent in his use of his litter box. He uses it some, but then will stop for a period, then go back to using it. We have taken to letting him outside for a bit during the day, but that hasn't stopped the issue.
How did you acquire: Rescued him from Orange County Animal Shelter
How long owned: 11 months
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? Yes
UTD on FCRVP? Yes
Declawed? Yes
Medical conditions? None
Illness: None, we had him checked for crystals in his urine, but came back at a very low level. Currently on prescription cat food to help clear the issue, but it is not a permanent issue.

Community Listing: Rocky (declawed)

NOTE: This cat is in need from the community. This is listed as a courtesy, and the animal does not live at the Refuge. The Goathouse Refuge is not responsible for any problems with the animals or with the adoption process. Please contact the owner directly for more information.

Rocky is a 10 year old Grey striped maine coon mix cat who needs a new home. Rocky weighs 18 to 20 lbs and is Indoor only. This cat is located in Raleigh, NC 27615.

Rocky belonged to my brother who died 1 1/2 years ago from Type I Diabetes. He loved Rocky and Rocky was a true companion who never left his side. Rocky is diabetic & requires a daily insulin shot and is 10 years old. He is an indoor kitty and loves attention but is not demanding. He is a big boy with a large head and beautiful face and eyes. He uses the Arm & Hammer pine litter and a covered litter box. He has a basket of toys that he sometimes will play with and a carrier he likes to lounge/sun in. Rocky gives head butts and is loving and likes to be loved, he was #1 kitty at my brother's home and this would be ideal for him, however we have 8 other cats that he occasionally visits. He is a sweet boy, he always comes up to me while I'm getting ready for work and backs up to get his attention/rubs for the morning...I think Rocky would do fine w/other cats. My wish is for Rocky to go to a home where he can live and enjoy the rest of his years giving head butt loves and knowing he is loved. My heart is sad to have to place him, he has a special place in my heart, would like to be able to visit occasionally.
Rocky is good with Cats: Unknown, Dogs: Unknown, Kids: Unknown

Contact Sissy S. at sissy@mjproperties.com, Cell 919-274-4710, Home 919-846-4007.

Reason for surrender: We have 8 cats of our own.
How long owned: 15 months
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? Yes
UTD on FCRVP? Yes
Declawed? Yes
Medical conditions? Diabetic
Illness: Not that I am aware of, he throws up now and again as cats do

Community Listing: Mama (declawed)

NOTE: This cat is in need from the community. This is listed as a courtesy, and the animal does not live at the Refuge. The Goathouse Refuge is not responsible for any problems with the animals or with the adoption process. Please contact the owner directly for more information.

Mama is a 7 year old Grey Short Hair Domestic cat who needs a new home. Mama weighs 11 pounds and is Indoor only. This cat is located in Cary, NC 27519.

Mama is a sweet girl. She is a total couch potato and loves her treats. She is shy around dogs but is good with other cats.We need to find her a good home. When she meows it sounds like she is saying, Hello. Our brother in law is moving in with us & he is highly allergic to her so we need to give her up. We would love to see her go to a good home!
Mama is good with Cats: Yes, Dogs: No, Kids: Yes

Contact Jeanine R. at jeanineromeo418@gmail.com, Cell 919-475-9788, Home 919-465-9090.

Are you the owner: yes
Reason for surrender: My brother in law is moving in with my family and he is highly allergic to cats.
We need to find her a good home asap.
She is the sweetest thing and can say "Hello"! Please help us out I really do not want to send her to the shelter. It is breaking my heart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How did you acquire: rescue from shelter as a kitten
How long owned: 7 years
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? Yes
UTD on FCRVP? Yes
Declawed? Yes
Medical conditions? none
Illness: no, she is healthy and we have her records.

Community Listing: Rafiki

NOTE: This cat is in need from the community. This is listed as a courtesy, and the animal does not live at the Refuge. The Goathouse Refuge is not responsible for any problems with the animals or with the adoption process. Please contact the owner directly for more information.

Rafiki is a 6 months old Domestic short haired black cat who needs a new home. This cat is located in Randleman, NC 27317.

Rafiki is quite content to play with another kitty or a doggie buddy...or even his shadow. Rafiki is a wise kitty just like the monkey from the movie Lion King that he is named after. He can be a lover when he wants to be.
Rafiki is good with Cats: Yes, Dogs: Yes, Kids: Yes

Contact The Animal Awareness Society by Cell phone at animalawareness1@hotmail.com, Cell 336-953-5542, Home 336-495-6453.

Are you the owner: yes
Reason for surrender: We are overwhelmed with kittens. I have so many in my home that I cannot maintain cleaniness and animals getting sick. We need help in placing them quickly.
How did you acquire: dropoff
How long owned: 5 months
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Fixed? Yes
UTD on rabies? Yes
UTD on FCRVP? Yes
Declawed? No
Medical conditions? no
Illness: no

Community Listing: Misty

NOTE: This cat is in need from the community. This is listed as a courtesy, and the animal does not live at the Refuge. The Goathouse Refuge is not responsible for any problems with the animals or with the adoption process. Please contact the owner directly for more information.

Misty is a 9+ year old Black Persian cat who needs a new home. Misty is Indoor only. This cat is located in Dunn, NC 28334.

Misty is a very sweet girl that we pulled from Harnett County Shelter to foster about 2 months ago. She was in very bad condition but with alot of TLC she is doing great! She is an older cat being 9 but still has alot of love to give! She is great with my kids, our other cat-who is a young cat, and out little dog. She would do great in any situation as far as noise goes. With 2 small children its never quiet in my house! I would love to see her go to an older person or someone without large dogs or lots of cats.
Misty is good with Cats: Yes, Dogs: Yes, Kids: Yes

Contact MayGen B. at maygenlbarbour24@aol.com, or 919-370-1882.

Are you the owner: Yes
Reason for surrender: We are looking to find a new home for litter box issues. When we pulled her from Harnett County we noticed she wouldnt pee in the litter box..still she will pee on the floor but do #2 in the box? I have put her own box out and she has no interest. She has peed all over my house and my husband said she has to find a new home.
How did you acquire: We pulled to foster her from Harnett Shelter
How long owned: 2months
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Fixed? Unknown
UTD on rabies? Yes
UTD on FCRVP? Yes
Declawed? No
Medical conditions? no
Illness: not that I know of

Community Listing: Basil

NOTE: This cat is in need from the community. This is listed as a courtesy, and the animal does not live at the Refuge. The Goathouse Refuge is not responsible for any problems with the animals or with the adoption process. Please contact the owner directly for more information.

Basil is a 1-2 year old Grey cat cat who needs a new home. This cat is located in NC.

Basil is a very sweet, friendly, and handsome boy cat. He is grey with dark grey stripes on his back and has a white belly with white paws. His fur is luxuriously soft because he likes to take care of himself. He likes to talk to you and purrs when you pick him up. He also likes to follow you wherever you go. He's very good with people, even when he first meets them. He does expect breakfast and dinner to be right on time though. An ideal home situation would be one with a yard where he can run around outside and do his thing and come indoors whenever he feels he needs a rest. He loves lounging in flowers. If we could keep him, we would in a heartbeat, but circumstances won't allow it. He needs a forever home fast!
Basil is good with Cats: Unknown, Dogs: Unknown, Kids: Yes

Contact Mehreen F. at mfarooq05@gmail.com, Cell 919-606-3791, Home 919-606-3791.

Are you the owner: No, he is a stray cat. We have been feeding him for a few months
Reason for surrender: We are moving and cannot take the cat with us to the new place. Not sure if the new owners would appreciate a stray cat on their porch.
How did you acquire: Found him sitting on our porch
How long owned: We have been feeding him since the end of summer
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Fixed? Unknown
UTD on rabies? Unknown
UTD on FCRVP? Unknown
Declawed? No
Medical conditions? Not that I know of
Illness: Not that I know of

Cat of the Week: Adele

Meet Adele, a little kitty girl with a big personality! Sleek and elegant, Adele has the coolest multi-colored feet. And check out all the colors in her amazing tortoiseshell fur. She's gorgeous! Adele is very out-going and curious; it's a lot of fun to spend time with this kitty.  This lovely teenage cat would love nothing more than to come curl up on your sofa and in your lap. Please consider opening your heart and your home to this sweet and friendly girl. Come meet Adele soon (the Goathouse is open from 12-3:30 seven days a week). Adele's approx. DOB Fall 2011.

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Cat of the Week: Sophie

Sophie is simply adorable! Sweet and petite and completely lovable with fabulous tabby-and-white colors and a cute little pixie kitty face. She's curious and easy-going, and very eager to make friends with people. We think she has a bright future ahead in the career fields of cuddling and lap-sitting.

Sophie has a kind-hearted guardian angel who wants to see this little princess in a loving forever home and has sponsored Sophie's adoption fee. So with an approved application, you can adopt Miss Sophie for free and use the money you saved to buy her a comfy cat bed and some fun kitty toys!

This precious little cat would love to come home with you! Please come meet Sophie soon. Approx DOB Winter 2011.
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November adoptions

Congratulations to the 23 cats and kittens who were adopted in November!

Meryl
Opal
Feliz
Sebastian
Katie
Sassy
Caroline
Mardella and Albert
Toodles
Nala and Simba
Muffin and Sterling and Hurley
Huckleberry
Gracie and Emma
Halo
Elfie's 3 "Ninja" kittens
Pearl

Cat of the Week: Chocolate

A sweet and gentle black cat with beautiful green eyes and chubby cheeks, Chocolate came to the refuge last February from a no-kill shelter in South Carolina where he lived indoors-only with many other cats. He's a peaceful and mellow kitty who loves to be petted. And what a handsome guy he is, like a big cuddly teddy bear cat. Black cats are often overlooked by people interested in adopting - all we are saying is give black cats a chance! Chocolate would love to spend the holidays with a loving family in a forever home of his very own. Come meet him soon. DOB 2010.

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Kittens of the Week: Nacho and Rutuu

How can you resist these precious faces?!? Nacho and Rutuu are brother and sister, and they are both beautiful, playful, loving, and completely adorable. Nacho is a dapper orange and white boy, and Rutuu is a gorgeous tabby who is growing up to be a beauty just like their mama cat, Juno (who is also availalble for adoption). The kittens were born in March 2012, and they are growing up fast.

Both Nacho and Rutuu have a guardian angel who wants to see them in a loving forever home and has sponsored their adoption fees! So with an approved application, you can adopt one or both of these kittens for free and use the money you saved for a future vet visit or to buy them a bunch of cool kitty toys.

We like for our kittens to be adopted in pairs (learn why "Two Kittens are Easier Than One.")  and Nacho and Rutuu would be a fantastic pair! But if you have another young cat at home already, you can adopt one kitten. And if you are unable to adopt at this time, perhaps you would like to sponsor the adoption fee for one of our fantastic kittens or cats?

There are over 50 kittens available for adoption at the Goathouse now. Please help us spread the word - we would love to see these babies in forever home for the holidays!


See more photos of our kittens.

Cat of the Week: Ziggy

 

Ziggy came to the refuge in February 2012 along with six other experienced house cats whose owner lost her home and could no longer keep her pets. He's a handsome tabby-and-white fellow who was pretty scared at first but is feeling much better. He now enjoys exploring the refuge grounds and making new human friends! Ziggy loves people and attention so much - give him a treat or a pat on the head, and he'll follow you around for the rest of the day. He really wants to be someone's special house cat again. Ziggy would love to be adopted with one of the other cats from his family (Lucky, Bimbo, Fred, or Hank). Come meet this cute and friendly boy soon. DOB 2007

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October adoptions

Congratulations to the 12 cats and kittens who were adopted in October!

Misty
Patricia
Logan and Lil Bit
Bacardi and Captain Morgan
Two Dots
Ashitaka and Arietta
Quinn and Owen
Billy Bob

Cat of the Week: Abigail

What a little sweetheart! Abigail is simply adorable. She's a pretty tortoiseshell teenager who loves to play with people and with other cats. It's a lot of fun to watch this free spirit kitty in action, and then when she's tired of exploring and playing, she'll snuggle right up in your lap for some cuddle time. This loving and gentle cat will bring joie de vivre to your home! Come meet Abigail soon (look for the cute tortie with a black nose and an orange right foot). Approx DOB Fall 2011.


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Cat of the Week: Mr. Fox

Meet the fantastic Mr. Fox! He's a friendly brown tabby gentleman with a very fluffy coat. He has bright green eyes and a crimpy left ear, which just adds to his character. This easy-going dude has charm galore and loves attention from people.. He'll need regular brushing to keep his fur mat-free. Please come meet this handsome fellow soon.  He would love nothing more than to come hang out with you!  Approx DOB 2006.

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Cat of the Week: Toodles

Toodles is a total lovebug!  This cute young calico girl has a gentle and affectionate personality.  It'll melt your heart to see how happy this kitty is when you pet her - her eyes light up and she rubs her little head against your hand. So adorable. Toodles was pregnant when she came to refuge in spring 2012; she was such a good mama cat, but now she's ready to be someone's baby girl herself. She'll be a wonderful best friend and companion for some lucky person. Please come meet Miss Toodles soon!  She's as sweet as they come.  DOB Spring 2011

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Cat of the Week: Omar

 

Meet Omar,  a handsome and friendly black kitty with beautiful eyes and a big solid head! He came to the Goathouse in February 2012 along with 14 other cats who had to leave a no-kill shelter in South Carolina. He's used to living indoors with many other cats, so he would be a great addition to a multi-cat family. You can often find Omar lying on the table at the entrance to the Goathouse - stop by and say hello, give him a pat, and hear him purr! Please consider giving this cuddly sweetheart a home of his own. DOB 2010.

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Cat of the Week: Pumppy

This is one sweet sweet kitty. When you pet this pretty girl, she gets completely blissed out; she closes her eyes and rolls around in happiness. What a love bug! And she's such a beauty with fabulous dark tabby stripes and swirls. Pumppy loves people and gets along with the other kitties. She'd be a perfect addition to your family!

Pumppy came to us this summer with two kittens, Quinn and Owen. Her babies have been adopted, and now it's Pumppy's turn! She's ready to give kitty kisses and unconditional love to the lucky person who gives her a forever home. Come meet Pumppy soon! DOB 2011.


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September adoptions

Congratulations to the 13 cats who found forever homes in September!

Cinderella & Bon Bon
Lucky Boy
Hortensia and Granato
Baby
Lola
Shelby
Grace (Gia's kitten)
Poppy
Fiona and Gia
Dillon

Cat of the Week: Bimbo

What an awesome little guy this is! Bimbo is an experienced house cat who came to the Goathouse with six other cats whose owner lost her home and could no longer take care of her pets. Bimbo is a talkative boy who loves to cuddle and be held. A real sweetheart! He loves people and attention, and he likes to hang out in the refuge kitchen and talk to the volunteers while they work. This handsome, friendly, and loving fellow really deserves a second chance at having a forever home. Please come meet Bimbo soon! DOB July 2009.


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Happy Tails: Dawn

Her new name is Twiggy! A nice report from her new family:

This is one sweet sweet kitty. We could not be more grateful for what she has brought into mom's life. She took a while to warm up but has bonded beautifully.


She has a cardboard box we keep her toys in, and she throws the toys out and plays in the box and then hides the toys all over the apt to find later. Later we find the toys back in the box. She sleeps with mom during all her naps. She has her quiet places but uses them less and less.

Thank you again for helping us adopt our new girl.

Cat of the Week: Juno

Juno is a sweet brown tabby girl with a round face and inquisitive, gentle gaze. This little lapcat loves people! She is so very happy when visitors come to the refuge and pay attention to her. She loves nothing more than to relax in a warm human lap.  Juno came to the refuge in the Spring of 2012 with her five kittens in tow. Some of them have been adopted, but Nacho (orange tabby) and Rutuu (brown tabby) are still looking for a home too. Wouldn't you like to bring this special girl home (and maybe one of her kittens too!)? Approx DOB is 2011.

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Cat of the Week: Logan

Logan is a handsome young orange tabby who came to the Goathouse in February 2012. He was so scared when he first arrived and is still very intimidated about living with so many other cats. Logan can be a little bit shy at first, but it doesn't take long to make friends with him. Once he realizes that he can trust you, he is very loving and soaks up affection like a sponge. Logan really needs a safe and loving home where he can relax and enjoy life. This sweet and gentle boy will be a wonderful best friend and house cat for some lucky human.  Come meet Logan soon! DOB 2010.

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Cat of the Week: Amber

Amber is one of the prettiest little tabby girls you've ever seen, with bright green eyes and a sweet face. She came to us in autumn of 2011 after her owner surrendered her to a public shelter. Amber was so sad and bewildered to find herself homeless; she had a "why me?" look in her eyes that was heart-breaking. She really wants to be someone's special house cat again! Amber loves people, other cats not so much. She would be so happy to be your one-and-only cat friend. Amber is living in a foster home right now so contact the Goathouse office to make arrangements to meet her. Please give Amber a second chance at having a forever home. DOB 2005.

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August adoptions

Congratulations to the 12 cats and kittens who were adopted in August:

Allie and Tabitha
Luna
Molly
Orion
Dawn
Claude
Hazel
Monkey
Peter and Lizzy
Biaz

EDIT: And PeeWee too, who had been in a foster-to-adopt home for a while that became official!

Cat of the Week: Tikko

 

Meet Tikko! This guy is affectionate and loving, and oh so very handsome. We can't help but think that if Tikko's fur was a different color, he would have been adopted by now. Black cats are often overlooked by people interested in adopting - these folks are missing out on some awesome cats who have so much personality and heart like Tikko does.   All we are saying is give black cats a chance! 

 

Tikko came to the Goathouse in February 2012 from a no-kill shelter in South Carolina where he lived indoors-only with many other cats. His hobbies include making new people friends, playing, napping, and getting petted.  He will be a wonderful easy-going member of your family! Come meet Tikko soon. DOB Winter 2010.

 

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Happy Tails: Orion

We love Happy Tails! Here are some photos and a note from the family who adopted orange kitten, Orion:

"We named him Harry, and he is a real joy. He is adapting well, and our older cat Joe is not even too distressed."

cute boy Harry

Harry and his new brother, Joe



Harry (Orion) shortly after he was born at the Goathouse



Cat of the Week: Dawn

Dawn is a dainty little pixie kitty, very pretty with tabby stripes and beautiful calico colors. She's a friendly teenage girl who loves to play with toys and with people. And then when it's time to relax, she makes biscuits on her blanket - she's adorable! This sweet young girl will be a perfect house cat and best friend for some lucky person. Just look into those big green eyes and fall in love!  Come meet Dawn soon. DOB Summer 2011.
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Cat of the Week: Freddie

Freddie is a sweet, gentle, and extremely cute boy. Just look at that face - you can't help but smile. He is nice to all the other kitties and affectionate with people. He loves to be petted and has some of the softest, silkiest fur you've ever touched. Although he's humble, it's easy to see he has his own special star quality! Freddie came to the Goathouse from a no-kill shelter in South Carolina where he lived indoors-only with many other cats. He's spent his life being one small cat lost in a big crowd; he would love to be someone's special best friend and house cat! Freddie will be a wonderful addition to any family. Please consider opening your heart and home to this wonderful guy. DOB 2005.
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Cat of the Week: Molly

Molly is a sweet and snuggly brown tabby girl who is used to being a house cat. She's very affectionate and easy to love. And what a beauty!  Molly has some of the most gorgeous fur you've ever seen - tabby stripes with the colors of autumn leaves. Very unique! We don't know why Molly's owner surrendered her to a public shelter, but we're glad we could rescue her. This highly adoptable kitty is ready to be your best friend and loving companion. Please give Molly a second chance at a forever home. Approx DOB 2008

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Cat of the Week: Kiernan

Kiernan is a handsome and gentle tabby cat with incredible green eyes. He came to the Goathouse in February 2012 from a no-kill shelter in South Carolina where he lived indoors-only with many other cats. He was so scared when he first arrived, but we soon learned that he's a sweet boy who just wants to love and be loved. This all-around great kitty gets along with other cats and loves attention from people. When you pet Kiernan, he gets this grateful blissed-out look on his face that will tug at your heart strings.  Please consider opening your home and your heart to a cat who has been homeless for much too long. DOB 4/2006

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