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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, F eb ru ar y 13 ,2 02 0 | 24 ADOPTABLEPETSOFTHEWEEK... ABU - a survivor! Shaq - The Gentle Big Boy Abu was brought to our shelter from Mississauga, where he lived for six years as a stray. As unneutered male cats will do, he had been in many fights with other outdoor cats and bears the scars of his war wounds to attest to it, and contracted the FIV virus. He is now enjoying his new indoor life at Upper Credit Humane Society, warm and safe. He lives with two other FIV+ boys, in a special free-roaming cat room, where all have been neutered and get along fine with no fighting. Abu is still healing from his war wounds but will purr instantly with head scratches. Feline Immuno-deficiency Virus (FIV) is a disease that only affects cats and cannot be transmitted to humans or other animals. Abu can lead a normal life if he is kept indoors and fed a high-quality diet. The staff can provide more details when you come to visit him. We are open to the public seven days a week, between 11 am and 5 pm. Shaq is looking forward to having his own home. He is a gentle big boy - very much a lap cat who loves to snuggle and receive chin strokes. He enjoys being picked up and purrs happily, especially if he is taken to a window with a new view. Shaq was noticed as a stray outdoors for more than a year before NHKR was called and he was brought into foster care. Apprehending Shaq solved the mystery of why stray females were producing Manx type kittens. Estimated to be around 4 years old, Shaq's days of wandering are over and he is a confirmed house cat. He is initially shy when visitors arrive but he soon reappears and settles in to observe. If they stay long enough Shaq will come out to make new friends. He enjoys following his people around and will suddenly pop up for some attention then wander off. If he receives too much attention he clearly indicates he's had enough. When he feels energetic he will chase soft balls and play with toys but he is generally a low energy cat. A night time space on the lower portion of the bed makes him happy. Shaq has no teeth (extracted for medical reasons) but he easily consumes dry food and is tidy with his food area and his litter box! He has no tail ( Manx Syndrome) so he requires canned food to maintain regularity. He has FIV (which is not a concern regarding him spreading it - as he has no teeth and is neutered) Trimming his nails is no problem if a firm hand is wielding the clippers. Since Shaq's stay in NHKR care, he has been a healthy happy cat. . Shaq has been through a lot and is still a big teddy bear type cat- he deserves a loving protective family. His new family would be adults , older children , older pets or he would be happy as an only cat. Shaq will be available for adoption this Sat. at Pet Valu 375 Mountainview Rd south from 2:00-4:00. The $160. cash adoption fee includes: vaccinations, parasite treatments, spaying, microchip and a bag of food. for more information visit www.NHKR.ca or call Barb 905-873-8547 UPPER CREDIT HUMANE SOCIETY submitted photo submitted photo submitted photo Adopt A pEt BARB JOHNSON Charitable Registration #893738872RR0001 Shelter 519.833.2287 | Thrift Shop 905.702.8661 www.uppercredit.com | info@uppercredit.com UCHS Open House Join us at the shelter for an educational open house. Date: Sunday, February 23, 2020 Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Featured Activities For more information, please contact events@uppercredit.com Tour of the shelter - provide details about our history, the work we do and the animals under our care. Visitors will also have an opportunity to interact with the animals that are available for adoption. SaturdayMarch 28th: 10am-5pm SundayMarch 29th: 12pm-4pm BOOK, CD & DVD SALE!! GeorgetownMarketplace - Centre Court FOLLOWUS NH K NORTH HALTON KITTEN RESCUE Please Donate! We need your Books, CDs & DVDs Donations can be dropped off at: Pet Valu - 235 Guelph Street Global Pet Foods - 302 Guelph Street Creature Comfort Co. - 16 Main Street South Georgetown Acton Pet Valu - 372 Queen Street Proceeds raised support the kittens and cats in our care. Charity #815318134RR0001