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Friday, July 30, 2010
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Although it would be ideal if everyone were able to adopt a "perfect pet," in reality, APL takes in many dogs and cats with special needs ... a puppy with a broken leg that needs time to mend, a cat with incurable FIP in need of a home for what time he has left to live, a dog with allergies who needs a specific type of food. Sometimes a temporary, foster home is all that is needed. However, often we have animals who simply do not get along with other pets, or are frightened of children because of past treatment ... or an animal who has had a leg amputated, or is elderly and has cataracts. This page highlights a few such animals. If you can find it in your heart, please adopt one of our "less than perfect" pets. They have no concept of being "disabled" ... all they want is to run, play and offer you unconditional love. Please check this page often for updates.
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My New Year’s resolution was to go on a diet. So far it’s working out pretty well. I’m Marie, and I may look like a couch potato lounging on this comfy chair, but I’m really not. I just need a play partner to have fun with while I’m slimming down to my target weight. Since I’m prone to infections in my plumbing department, I take a little pill twice a day. But I’m a good patient – really! Once upon a time I lived in a home with a person of my own. My person was hospitalized though, and there was nobody to care for me, so I ended up at APL. Because I’ve lived in a home, I already have excellent manners. I’m good with other cats and I like attention. Please be my new play partner and make this the BEST year I’ll ever have.
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I'm Leeron, an outgoing and super-busy fellow. At a year and a half old, you'd think I'd outgrown the kitten stage. But every day is an adventure … if you don't run, chase, play and make life interesting for your friends, why grow up? I'm fabulous with people and other cats, and I'll be great in a home with other leukemia-positive kitties like me. Or if you want my bubbly presence all to yourself, that’s OK, too. Normally, kitties with leukemia live to around age five, but we don't require any special care and five years is not a hard and fast rule. One of my leukemia roommates is nearly seven years old and hasn't slowed down yet. I'm ready to add bunches of fun and energy to your life. How soon can you come and get me?
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I'm Walter, and I'm a really special guy. I am housebroken, I love to play with my squeaky ball, and I get along great with other dogs. However, in my case, being special also means that I have special needs. I have diabetes, which means that I must be on a restricted and monitored diet, and I must receive shots twice a day along with continued vet care. In addition, my diabetes caused me to lose much of my eyesight, although I still have some vision. And my hips aren't in great shape, so I can't handle stairs too well. But hey, I don't let these problems keep me from enjoying life. Like I said, I can play ball if it doesn't roll too far, and I love hanging out with my foster family's Beagle. In fact, I LOVE her and definitely recognize the jingle of her dog tags. I also love sharing affection with humans. I think it's great when Foster Mom lies down next to me on the floor, and when she pets me I rub my head against her. I am SOOOOO happy to see her when she comes home; my tail just wags and wags. So I'm hoping with all my heart that there is someone out there who is also special … someone who has the extra love and dedication required to make a special-needs boy like me a part of their family. Like Foster Mom says, “The love Walter gives more than makes up for the extra work.” Call APL and ask to meet me.
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Social butterfly looking for NEW friends to charm. That includes people, cats and dogs. That’s right, I’m good with dogs (as long as they’re nice). I’m Lola, and I’m in charge of the main isolation area at APL. I don’t need isolation; I just eat different food than the rest of the cats, so I “work” in this special room where my special food is (and I keep an eye on things for my human helpers). I stroll up to visitors to say hello and ask for pets. I’m not so good at being picked up, but I’ll sit in your lap for as long as you’ll let me. Once in a while I give little love nips, so a home without small children will be best for me. My play bites don’t actually hurt, they just tell you I’m happy to have your attention. I’m ready to spread my social butterfly wings and come over to enchant everyone at your house. Please don’t make me wait!
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When you first look at my picture or see me from a distance, you may think I look like Groucho’s sister. But when you get closer, you’ll see that part of my lip is missing. That’s because of something called a “rodent ulcer.” (It sounds worse than it really is, and it doesn’t have anything to do with a rodent.) The ulcer doesn’t affect the way I eat or drink, and I’m doing well. However, since stress can cause a flare-up, I need a calm environment. Please don’t think I look scary; I’m very much a people kitty and I have lots of love to give. My name is Juliet, and everyone who spends time with me tells me I have the SWEETEST personality. All I need is a home where it doesn’t matter that I look a bit different, and everyone loves me for the delightful and precious girl I am!
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My name is Carol, and life hasn’t always been good to me. One day last summer I was dumped at the shelter with my six baby kittens. Who knows how neglected I was up until then; maybe that’s why I’m still a bit shy. Things are better here at APL. I have food, soft blankets and medical care for my allergies. Like people who have allergies, I take a little pill twice a day and everything’s fine. I’ll bring my allergy pills with me to your house. When they run out, guess what? You can buy them at the local drug store, without a prescription, for really cheap. I’m a quiet, gentle girl who has lots of love to give; please take me home with you.
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* Anyone wishing to foster an animal for APL must complete a Foster Application and will be licensed by the Dept. of Ag. APL asks for a $25.00 donation to cover the Dept. of Ag’s licensing fee for all first-time foster homes. License renewals are paid by APL.
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