Special Cats Seeking Special Owners!
At HART, we consider all of our cats to be "special", but the cats on this page need special owners. Some of these cats require medication, others would prefer a home without children or other pets and still others need an owner with extra patience as they adjust to their new home. All of these cats need someone who can see their potential as loyal, loving companions despite the little extra care they require. Are you one of the exceptional people who can find a place in their hearts and homes for one of these cats? If so, contact the shelter (207-829-4116; email: info@hartofme.com) to make an appointment to visit or stop in to our open house on Saturdays between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. |
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Houdini - Adult male
Houdini is one of our wonderful senior kitties with a heart of gold and a sweet, sweet spirit. He is a bit shy to strangers, but will warm up quickly when he gets to know you. Houdini would be very happy in a quiet home with perhaps another kitty for companionship. He has made tremendous progress from when he first arrived at the old HART shelter in the barn a very long time ago. Houdini can be a fun boy that really does like attention. New parents will want to be patient and have a quiet home.
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Sweetie II- Adult female
Sweetie is very timid and stressed resulting in the loss of some of her coat. She wants a family who is willing to give her lots of love and to be very patient with her. Her former owner describes Sweetie as friendly to family, shy with visitors, aloof and solitary. 9-Lives is the only dry food she will eat and we are experimenting with wet food.
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Woodsie - Adult female
Woodsie is a classic tabby girl who is about 6 years old. She is rather timid right now but this girl has a lot of love to give. She needs a gentle and caring hand to help bring her out of her shell. Woodsie is quiet and gentle herself, and deserves a loving home. Won't you please consider this nice kitty?
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Medical considerations... |
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Muffin-Adult female
Our beautiful Muffin was brought to us a stray. She is a gorgeous long hair dilute tortie with some Persian in her as well. She is friendly and sweet, and the vet estimates her to only be about a year to a year and a half old. She is currently healthy and bright eyed, but has been diagnosed with Feline Leukemia. She needs to be in a home ASAP, but without other kitties. Call us to discuss her medical condition. Please open your heart to this deserving kitty! |
Jules-Adult male
Jules is a very handsome boy. Previous owner describes him as quiet, affectionate, independent, playful and friendly to family and visitors. He is very inquisitive and gets along with other cats. He would be happy in most environments including children & cats if introduced slowly. However, he does require insulin twice a day and will need a family who is willing to give him this medical care and love him dearly. |
Toby- Adult male
Toby is a handsome, sweet, all black guy who arrived as a stray with a suspicious wound on his back. Since we have no info on this kitty, he must remain in a 6-month quarantine in case of rabies. This means he will be available for his new home in the fall. Toby was found and brought in by a good Samaritan, and is super friendly and loving! He loves to play and is just a great boy all around - well worth the wait!
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Angel II-Young female
Sweet little Angel is an 8 month old kitty who has tested positive for Feline Leukemia. She is not showing any clinical signs of illness, and is as affectionate and loving as can be. Angel has soft, long, gray hair and lovely, gentle, yellow eyes! HART is desperately looking for a loving home for her where she will be safe, and not around other cats... unless, of course, it is another Leukemia positive kitty.
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FIV Positive...
A few important facts about Feline Immunodeficiency Virus:
• FIV cannot be transmitted to humans
• infected cats can live a long, healthy life
• no special medication is required
• care simply involves providing a sound diet (NO raw foods), routine veterinary exams and protection against secondary infection
(i.e., vaccinate against other viral diseases; control parasites - fleas/worms/mites; keep indoors and away from other cats)
Take a minute to watch this video for more information about feline FIV.
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Webster- Adult male
Webster is a fabulous orange kitty with a wonderful, outgoing personality. He is very friendly to everyone and loves interacting with people. Webster will roll over on his back like a dog, begging for a tummy rub! Although Webster is FIV positive, he is happy and healthy and should remain so if kept indoors and given proper care. Webster should be the only kitty in the home unless sharing the home with other FIV positive kitties. Other pets would be fine. |
Ash- Adult male
Ash is a very handsome young gray tiger boy who was left at our door step one evening. He came in with two other kitties, and he was the only one who tested positive for Feline Aids. He is friendly and sweet, and can live a long and healthy life as any AIDS kitty can. |
Gucci-Adult male
Gucci is a beautiful,lovable kitty with a heart of gold. This seven year old gent is funny and playful and loves people. Gucci is FIV+ so he must be the only cat unless it is another FIV+ kitty. Gucci would make a wonderful companion cat. He would also be very happy with another FIV+ kitty to pal around with. |
Bourbon- Adult male
Bourbon is about 3-4 .years old and has Feline AIDS. He was found as a stray in MA and was nearly killed by a passing auto. The gal was able to grab him and brought him to her local shelter. Siamese Rescue became aware of him as the local shelter was unable to keep him with his diagnosis. HART was contacted, and we now have him in foster care.. Bourbon is a gorgeous Snowshoe Siamese, and has a nice temperament. We think a home without with dogs and kids would be best as he is a nice boy, but he does not like fast movements and you need to take cues from his body language that he is done with petting etc. . Since he is only 3-4 years old he can live a nice long healthy life. Currently this nice guy is in spa treatment to help return him to his former svelte self!
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Ginger- Adult female
Ginger is a very sweet tiger lady who is in foster care currently working on her weight loss plan. Her spa manager has her on a fixed diet of special food for over weight kitties and Ginger is already seeing results on the scale. She has lost two pounds in the past few months and feels more energetic by the day. She is a very affectionate and loving kitty. Ginger came to us because she is FIV positive... meaning that she has feline AIDS. She is living with another unaggressive kitty, so please call us for more information on this and what it will mean for you if you welcome her into your home. |
ADOPTED!
Mr. Handsome-
Adult male
You can certainly see how this sweet guy got his name. Mr., Handsome is a big black and white male who is about 3 ½ years old. He is very muscular and long, and is sure one gentle giant. Mr. Handsome came to us from a loving family who rescued him as a stray. He was well cared for by them, but they had to move. When they brought him to the vet's they discovered his positive FIV status, but he is healthy in every other way. Mr. H is currently living with his two FIV + friends, Ginger and Bourbon. He is a snuggle bunny and follows you around like a puppy dog. This boy is very loving and would make a wonderful companion pet... Please open your heart to this deserving guy!
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Tonka- Adult male
Tonka is one of those very special kitties that will melt
your heart the minute you lay eyes on him. He has
had a tough life on the streets and contracted FIV, but that hasn’t stopped him from being a ginormous lovebug with tons of personality! Tonka will need to be the only cat unless sharing the home with other FIV+ cats. Dogs and other pets would be fine if introduced slowly. |
Midnight- Adult male
Midnight looks like a tough kitty with some bad attitude, but in reality he is a sweet, lovable boy who
adores being held and cuddled. He’s had a very rough life on the streets and contracted FIV sometime during his orphan years, but he is safe and sound now and getting lots of love from all the volunteers. Midnight would be happy in most home environments, but because of his FIV+ status, he should be the only cat unless sharing the home with other FIV+ kitties.
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Gorgeous George- Adult male
Are you looking for a dog and a cat all-in-one? This big, beautiful boy looks like a cat and acts like man's best friend! He is sweet, gentle and will follow you around the house. He plays peek-a-boo, rolls over for tummy rubs, and will give you oodles of kisses! George is FIV positive, so he should be the only cat. FIV cannot be passed to other pets or people. George would be happy in a busy household with lots of kids to play with.
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Phantom- Adult female
Phantom is a pretty little kitty with lots of love to give. She is sweet and playful and loves people. She is about seven years old. Phantom is FIV+ so she must be the only cat unless it is another FIV+ kitty. Phantom would make a wonderful companion cat. She would also be very happy with another FIV+ kitty to pal around with. |
Calvin- Adult male
Calvin was brought to the shelter as as stray and was discovered to have AIDS.He is still quite timid, but is adjusting slowly to shelter life. He would need a quiet and patient home to allow him to adjust to a family life., but it certainly could be done. He would be a great companion kitty as he is used to other kitties.
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Nugget- Adult male
This handsome 8 year old guy was surrendered because he tested AIDS positive, and lived with other kitties in the home . His previous owner was not comfortable with this, so felt it best for HART to take him. He describes Nugget as affectionate, independent, talkative, couch potato. He is friendly to family and visitors and loves to be cuddled and brushed. He is even tempered and loving. Nugget would love to be with someone who will let him sleep in the same room and give him lots of attention. |
Senior cats...
If you're looking to adopt a cat, why not consider adopting an older cat? Senior cats have several positive qualities that a younger kitten might have yet to
develop. According to the Humane Society, qualities that
make senior animals excellent companions include:
• Older animals already know the ropes. Many are patient and wise, making it easier to assimilate them into a new home.
• Mature animals often give you some time to yourself, as their physical demands are not as high.
• Older animals can learn quickly. Their ability to focus can be leaps and bounds ahead of impetuous kittens.
So, take a look at some of our "veterans" and see if there's one meant for you! |
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Citrus- Adult male
Citrus is a senior kitty who is deaf and is looking for a loving retirement home. He is oh so sweet and a real cuddlebug! He would be happy in a quiet home with lots of windows so he can bask in the sun. Citrus is very special and would be a wonderful companion cat.
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Dorrie- Senior female
Dorrie is one of our senior ladies. She has such a gentle, loving spirit and a heart of gold! Dorrie would love to lay by the fire or curl up on the couch next to you and just purr her little heart out. Dorrie would be happy in a quiet home…she would make a wonderful companion kitty! She absolutely loves to be held and carried around, and is a true lap cat.
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Chandler - Senior male
Chandler has been at HART for many years. He's a handsome short hair orange and white boy. He originally came from New York when the shelter in Maine first started. He is probably 14 years old, plus.....we don't really know. He is very sweet and still has a lot of spunk. Chandler loves to be held and adores just being loved. He does need to be on a special diet. Chandler can get a little anxious, so he should be in a nice quiet home, though he does love to play. He probably should be the only cat as he likes to be the boss. He's got a very adorable, wise old face. Come meet this HART veteran and invite him home. |
Mittens- Adult female
Mittens is a sweet older gal who was surrendered due to her owner having to move. She will let you hold her, but only for a short time. She loves to be stroked, but is still a little timid. She has beautiful long hair which she enjoys having you brush. Please consider this gentle older kitty as a companion to you in your quiet home.
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Tinkerbelle- Senior female
Tinkerbelle is a very pretty Siamese mix older lady of about 12 who was recently returned as she was too stressed living in a family with many pets. This nice girl needs to be one of your only princesses, but ideally she would thrive as an only kitty. Tinker belle needs a calm and quiet home with someone to treat her as the royalty she is. Please come to meet this nice kitty.
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Whitney- Senior male
Come meet our handsome Whitney boy. This older guy was recently returned to us after living with a family who no longer wanted him, He is our gentle giant with his pristine white coat and haunting eyes of two colors. Whitney would do best in a quiet home, perhaps with older children who respect his age and demeanor. This boy is loving and trusting and deserves to live out his years with people who love him
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