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Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 11:30am
White cat with black ears wearing pink shirt

Guest blog by ASPCA Senior Feline Behavior Counselor Katie Watts







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poor baby. he is beautiful


I will pray and hope the Jesus will provide for Hal anew warm and loving home full of attention and someone that will love Hal as there own flesh and blood and provide for and love him until his last day on this earth and then see him in heaven one fine day (:


Is chris a cat or dog?


Awww, what a sweet boy. Please someone give him a forever home.


I remember my first time seeing Hal in his adorable pink shirt over a month ago. He was huddled in the corner of his cage, a tinge of sadness in his eyes. I was able to spend sime time with him in a socialization room a few days ago and what a sweetie he is! I sat a few feet away from him and allowed him to sniff my hand. After two or three strokes of his head, he climbed right into my lap and stayed for nearly twenty minutes. I hope this little guy finds the forever home he deserves.


He sounds like my Sylvester who I adopted from the Humane Society. He would not go near anyone when we got him, but now, he cannot get enough attention. He jumps in laps, rubs against legs, and meows until someone pets him. He has become very affectionate, and quite the character (he is part Maine Coon). He is my best buddy out of all of my animals. He is a joy to see.


I just took in a cat that has had a horrible start in life - he was a house cat and when his owners moved the threw him outside and drove away. Neighbor began feeding him because he was so confused and scared being outside - then a neighbor dog attacked him and tore open his shoulder - thankfully someone took him to the vet and then surrendered him to a local shelter - after foster was adopted and returned 2 months later very thin and scared of everything (almost feral like) then put at Petco to be adopted but basically shut down - stopped cleaning himself and wouldn't let anyone touch him. I have had him for 5 days now and he is better everyday. He lets you pet him and even let me approach him without running and hiding today. Long road ahead but he is so sweet!


You are an angel Nancy! Poor baby! He has really had some bad luck until you came along.


Oh thank you Nancy! I volunteer at a petsmart & some cats do not tolerate that environment but, what I try to explain to people is give them a week or two in your home (sometimes even less time) & their true personality will come out. Thank you for giving that poor kitty the life it deserves!


God Bless you Nancy! You are the best human person for that kitty and I wish only the best for the kitty and you. I am in Arizona and have 7 wonderful adopted cats, I wish I could go to New York and adopt Hal. I have a huge home and my kittys have so much love here (and room)! No more going hungry or love! Again, God bless you Nancy!