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                                        MCAS Purrls

                                        For some cats, the road to adoption is not paved in gold. That's why our Purrls, cats that have been at the shelter for over 60 days, are being offered for adoption at special prices. Sometimes animals remain in the shelter for months and months for no good reason.  We have found that once these animals are placed in homes, they are the most loyal and loving animals.  They know you have rescued them and they are so grateful.

                                        There is always a reduced fee for long term residents and senior animals - and often we can reduce fees when taking more than one animal. Senior animals for senior people (over 65) are free.


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                                        Sugar, ID: A162174

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                                        Sugar, ID: A162174 (MCAS PURRL)
                                        Spayed female, Domestic Shorthair
                                        Intake: 5/19/2011

                                        INQUIRIES: EMAIL mcas_online_team@hotmail.com with ID




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                                        For information, please email our Online Team. Be sure to include the name and ID
                                        of the animal or animals you are interested in.
                                        CLICK HERE FOR OUR LATEST ADOPTION SPECIALS! 

                                        Butter, ID: A166012

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                                        Butter, ID: A166012 (MCAS PURRL - reduced adoption fee)
                                        Female, Domestic Shorthair, 1 year old
                                        Intake: 7/2/2011

                                        INQUIRIES: EMAIL mcas_online_team@hotmail.com with ID 
                                         




                                        For information, please email our Online Team. Be sure to include the name and ID of the animal or animals you are interested in.  
                                        CLICK HERE FOR OUR LATEST ADOPTION SPECIALS!

                                        Isis, ID: A168261

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                                        Isis, ID: A168261 (MCAS PURRL-reduced adoption fee)
                                        Female, Domestic Shorthair, 1 year old
                                        Intake: 7/30/2011
                                        INQUIRIES: EMAIL mcas_online_team@hotmail.com with ID

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                                        For information, please email our Online Team. Be sure to include the name and ID of the animal or animals you are interested in.  
                                        CLICK HERE FOR OUR LATEST ADOPTION SPECIALS!

                                        Olive, ID: A168874

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                                        Olive, ID: A168874 (MCAS PURRL - reduced adoption fee) 
                                        Female, Domestic Mediumhair, young cat
                                        Intake: 8/8/2011
                                        INQUIRIES: EMAIL
                                        mcas_online_team@hotmail.com with ID 
                                         
                                        ABOUT ME: "You really don't see a coat like mine everyday: I'm what they call a black tabby! Look closely and you'll see the silver streaks in my black coat. I'm told it's very beautiful! Do I think it makes me special or something? You BET I do! You don't just come across a girl like me every day! So, I know they'll be lining up in droves to adopt me but I think YOU should have me. There's just something about you I like. I'll save you a spot at the front of the line but you'd better hurry!" - Olive  
                                         
                                        For information, please email our Online Team. Be sure to include the name and ID of the animal or animals you are interested in.
                                        CLICK HERE FOR OUR LATEST ADOPTION  SPECIALS! 

                                        Gypsy, ID: A168129

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                                        Gypsy, ID: A168129 (MCAS PURRL - reduced adoption fee)
                                        Domestic Shorthair, 2 years old
                                        Intake: 8/23/2011

                                        INQUIRIES: EMAIL
                                        mcas_online_team@hotmail.com with ID 



                                        ABOUT ME: "In a slump? Bored with the day-to-day routine? You know what would
                                        spark things up? A NEW CAT! Yup, I'm telling you - if you add a cat to your life, things are gonna get exciting! There'll be more playing, more snuggling and more SMILES. Seriously. If you don't believe me, come and get me. I will be more than happy to be the one to introduce you to the wild and wonderful world of a life with cats!" - Gypsy
                                        For information, please email our Online Team. Be sure to include the name and ID of the animal or animals you are interested in.
                                        CLICK HERE FOR OUR LATEST ADOPTION SPECIALS! 

                                        Toot, ID: A165578

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                                        Toot, ID: A165578 (MCAS PURRL - reduced adoption fee)
                                        Spayed female, Domestic Shorthair
                                        Intake: 6/27/2011
                                         
                                        INQUIRIES: EMAIL mcas_online_team@hotmail.com with ID 
                                         

                                        ABOUT ME: Toot has to be indoor / OUTDOOR.  She will pester the person to let her outside.  She was a free roaming cat that was rescued with her litter of kittens.  Recently adopted AND returned because the person adopting her didn't realize that she was basically an outdoor cat.  
                                         
                                        *I'm available for adoption at Petsmart Portofino, at 19075 I-45, Shenandoah, TX 77385*

                                        For information, please email our Online Team. Be sure to include the name and ID of the animal or animals you are interested in.
                                        CLICK HERE FOR OUR LATEST ADOPTION SPECIALS!

                                        Sophie, ID: A170912

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                                        Sophie, ID: A170912 (MCAS PURRL - reduced adoption fee)
                                        Spayed female, Domestic Mediumhair, 10 years old
                                        Intake: 9/3/2011
                                        INQUIRIES: EMAIL mcas_online_team@hotmail.com with ID

                                        ABOUT ME: "A few people around here (not mentioning any names) have mentioned that I might be a bit 'tubby'. Bah humbug to them, I say! More of me to love, that's all it is! So I'm a bit fluffier than others. Everyone likes a fluffy cat, right? I think so, too. Help me prove my point and show these naysayers that fluffy is where it's at - everyone chime in and tell the world that BIG KITTIES RULE! Oh, and you COULD adopt me, too. That'll really show them!" - Sophie 

                                        For information, please email our
                                        Online Team. Be sure to include the name and ID of the animal(s) you are interested in.
                                        CLICK HERE FOR OUR LATEST ADOPTION SPECIALS! 

                                        Willis, ID: A170910

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                                        Willis, ID: A170910 (MCAS PURRL - reduced adoption fee)
                                        Neutered male, Domestic Shorthair / Russian Blue mix, 6 years old
                                        Intake: 9/3/2011

                                        INQUIRIES: EMAIL mcas_online_team@hotmail.com with ID 
                                         

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                                        For information, please email our Online Team. Be sure to include the name and ID of the animal or animals you are interested in.
                                        CLICK HERE FOR OUR LATEST ADOPTION SPECIALS! 

                                        Patches, ID: A171140

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                                        Patches, ID: A171140 (MCAS PURRL - reduced adoption fee)
                                        Spayed Female, Domestic Shorthair
                                        Intake: 9/7/2011


                                        For information, please email our Online Team. Be sure to include the name and ID of the animal(s) you are interested in.  

                                        CLICK HERE FOR OUR LATEST ADOPTION SPECIALS!

                                        Blizzard, ID: A171319

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                                        Blizzard, ID: A171319 (MCAS PURRL - reduced adoption fee)
                                        Female, Domestic Shorthair
                                        Intake: 9/10/2011
                                         
                                        INQUIRIES: EMAIL mcas_online_team@hotmail.com with ID  
                                         

                                        ----> Visit our website for our latest ADOPTION SPECIALS: http://www.mcaspets.org/adoption-specials.html 

                                        Sara, ID: A171612 

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                                        Sara, ID: A171612 (MCAS PURRL - reduced adoption fee)
                                        Female, Domestic Shorthair, 1 year old
                                        Intake: 9/15/2011


                                        INQUIRIES: EMAIL
                                        mcas_online_team@hotmail.com with ID 
                                         




                                        For information, please email our Online Team. Be sure to include the name and ID of the animal or animals you are interested in.
                                        CLICK HERE FOR OUR LATEST ADOPTION SPECIALS!

                                        Pinky Pete, ID: A173130

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                                        Pinky Pete, ID: A173130 (MCAS PURRL - reduced adoption fee)  
                                        Neutered male, 2yo, gentle giant  
                                        Intake: 10/7/2011

                                        ABOUT ME: Pinky Pete has the cutest pink, button nose - the inspiration for his
                                        unusual name. (Shh... don't tell him we called his nose cute! Boys hate being  "cute" but, well, if the shoe fits...) Pinky's a big guy with a very sweet nature. Perfect for families with little ones around. Spend a bit of time with this gentle giant when you come visit and see for yourself!

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                                        ***I am available for adoption at the PetSmart on 1488, not at the shelter - please EMAIL
                                        mcas_online_team@hotmail.com for more information.***


                                        For information, please email our Online Team. Be sure to include the name and ID of the animal(s) you are interested in.
                                        CLICK HERE FOR OUR LATEST ADOPTION SPECIALS!

                                        Helpful Links

                                        • How to Adopt
                                        • Adoption FAQ
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                                        • Online Pet Inquiry (Have your "Pet ID" ready when making an Online Pet Inquiry. 

                                        The Pet ID begins with the letter A. For pets with names, click on their picture to find their Pet ID.

                                        Pet IDs for pets with names can be found by clicking on the pet's name and viewing the "Contact This Shelter..." section.

                                        What makes a long-term cat different?
                                        Regardless of the causes of the stay, many of our long-term residents exhibit one or more of the following: lack of interest in environment, including the visiting public, lack of interest in play, increased aggression to people, weight gain or loss, and change in grooming habits, most often in the form of excessive grooming.

                                        Though we do not know whether cats can experience depression as humans do, it is interesting to note that these symptoms look very much like symptoms of depression in people. It is obvious, at least, from external signs that there is a level of frustration and stress experienced, as well as a withdrawal from formerly enjoyable activities.

                                        What about the MCAS cat playrooms?
                                        Some of our cats do have the benefit of staying in one of our two, spacious cat adoption rooms, where they are housed in an uncaged environment. The cat rooms are beneficial in allowing our cats to retain that "at home" lifestyle. However, not all of our cats are able to transition to the cat adoption rooms. We simply do not have enough room for all of our cats to enjoy this sort of freedom.

                                        It is deceiving to see our cats lounging around in our playrooms - one might think these cats have it made! But remember, the longer any animal stays in a shelter, the more chance the she has to become sick or severely depressed. Plus, for every cat adopted from one of our playrooms, another one is waiting desperately to take his place.

                                        What happens at home?
                                        The good news is that a great majority of our long term guests make a smooth transition into their new homes. While the adjustment, especially for shy cats, can take 2-3 months, some adopters see a full "recovery' from the shelter experience within two weeks. Many of the behavior problems observed in the shelter fade into the backdrop as adopter and cat bond with each other over time, and in a home setting.

                                        Curious to see more of our wonderful adoptables? 
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