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By Pat Hopper Paul has a gorgeous gray and silver coat with white designs and the short thick coat is as soft as velvet to the touch. His sparkling gold eyes have the plea of take me home now in them. He is a super sweet, active, and loving boy who is ready to dart out the cage once the door opens. He is truly delightful to stroke and hold in your lap. He came into the shelter on Sept. 18 and received the FVRCP during the intake process. Cat ID#: 5994 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to…
By Pat Hopper Peter and Alex are both Blue Russian males with coats of velvet. These Russian Blue's are brothers. Faith Hill is a super friendly and loving solid black American Bombay with sky blue eyes saying take me home please. She is the most cuddly girl that pleads with her eyes for you not to put her back in the cage. She is friends with Peter and Alex. All three received the FVRCP the day they came into the shelter during the intake process. Peter - Cat ID#: 5983 Alex - Cat ID#: 5984 Faith Hill - Cat ID#: 6104 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed…
By Pat Hopper Leon is an orange and red Tabby with a white nose, mouth, neck, and mittens with red stripes accenting the buff tone. He is very vocal and loves sticking his legs out the door and comes to you immediately. He will rub his head in your hands and let you hold him forever. He came into the shelter on Oct. 1 and received the FVRCP during the intake process. Cat ID#: 6122 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to …
By Pat Hopper Daisy is a female gray and silver Tabby with big gold eyes. Jasmine is a female brown and black Maine Coon X. Rosie is a female solid black American Bombay with sparkling gold eyes. All three were turned into the shelter on Aug. 2 in a trap, as the person feeding them in a trailer park could no longer feed and take care of them. They did not understand why they were placed in a steel cage. They can see outside but can't go out there. They have adjusted because they had no choice. They are very sweet, enjoying any stroking or attention given them. They have received the FVRCP …
By Pat Hopper Oreo is a female black and white Maine Coon kitten who is the most loving and caring girl for your best friend. Oreo is not spayed, but during the intake process received the FVRCP. Cat ID#: 5818 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet listings are updated frequently. However, animals featured may be adopted and that, after all, is the goal. If the pet you are interested in has been adopted, …
By Pat Hopper Sheeba is a female white Siamese with gray and beige unique designs  accenting her beauty. She is a genteel Southern belle and enjoys being stroked and cuddled. Take this diamond girl for your best friend. She came into the shelter on Sept. 26 and received the FVRCP during the intake process. Cat ID#: 6082 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet listings are updated frequently. However, animals …
By Pat Hopper Morgan is a female Calico Tabby, whose coat is a blend of orange, black, gray, and white with black stripes. She is a very mild, laid back girl who enjoys any attention, especially stroking and being told she is pretty and sweet. She received the FVRCP when she went through the intake procedure of the shelter. Cat ID#: 5426 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet listings are updated frequently. …
By Pat Hopper Paris is a gray and white Tabby coat Manx with big gorgeous eyes and a sweeter-than-Southern-tea personality. She arrived in the shelter on Oct. 5 as a stray. She grabs instant love from anyone who holds her. She received the FVRCP during the intake process. She stole the heart of our shelter manager, and will steal yours too. Cat ID#: 6165 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet listings are …
By Pat Hopper Jean is a short haired female orange Tabby with white accents on her mouth and neck with dark orange stripes. She is a vocal and very sweet girl and will make your home complete. She came into the shelter on Oct. 2 and received the FVRCP during the intake process. Cat ID#: 6135 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet listings are updated frequently. However, animals featured may be adopted and …
By Pat Hopper Betsey is a female brown Tabby with black tiger stripes and extra long white whiskers that accent her Tabby colors and cute white mouth. She has a sweet, mild personality and is such a beauty. She came into the shelter on Aug. 11 and received the FVRCP during the intake process. Patience is one of her virtues as she is waiting for her life long friend. Cat ID#: 5684 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5…
By Pat Hopper Danzel is a male solid black American Bombay with shiny gold eyes. He came into the shelter June 23. He has a personality plus and eagerly waits for the loving home he so deserves. He enjoys the human touch of being held and stroked. Percy is a male silver Tabby with dark gray circular stripes accenting the silver gem of his silky coat with dark gold eyes. He has personality plus, like his buddy, and enjoys being held and told what a beauty he has grown into. He arrived in the shelter on July 14 and is growing up along side Danzel. Both of these boys received the FVRCP during …
By Pat Hopper Lindy is a female black and white Maine Coon X with a long, extra-fluffy black and gray tail. She poses to show off her beauty. She says please choose me and I can enjoy Thanksgiving turkey with you. She arrived in the shelter on Sept. 20 and received the FVRCP during the intake process. Cat ID#: 5990 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet listings are updated frequently. However, animals …
By Pat Hopper Kylie is a female medium length black and white Tuxedo Madonna with extra long white whiskers, which show off her perfectly beautiful face. She is a Southern lady in her disposition, being kind, sweet, and loving. What a jewel to give a loving family. She came into the shelter on Sept. 20 and receivied the FVRCP during the intake process. Cat ID#:6026 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet …
By Pat Hopper Dennis is a male, who has a white coat with artistic black markings and a mask flowing to his nose and mouth. His beauty is coupled with his mild and sweet personality and love of being held. He is a jewel to take home. Dennis came into the shelter on Sept. 18 and received the FVRCP during the intake process. Cat ID#: 5991 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet listings are updated frequently. …
By Pat Hopper Houston is an orange and white male Tabby with large gold eyes. His tail is white with orange circular stripes and he has white hightop back feet. He has a huge heart filled with love to give his companion for life. He was held in my arms for 15 minutes and kept looking at me, hoping to be picked up again. He came into the shelter as a stray with a skinned nose on Sept. 25 and received the FVRCP during intake. Cat ID#: 6071 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; …
By Pat Hopper Morgan is a female calico Tabby, with a blend of orange, black, gray, and white with black stripes. She is a very mild and laid back girl who enjoys any attention, especially stroking and being told she is pretty and sweet. She received the FVRCP when she went through the intake procedure of the shelter. Cat ID#: 5426 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet listings are updated frequently. …
By Pat Hopper Susie is a female with a black top coat and a white undercoat with white front legs and a beautiful round face with a black tip on her nose, accenting her face.  She has been in the shelter since May 26, and has resolved herself to the cage life, but keeps looking with pleading eyes asking you to "pick me and take me home." She is a laid back girl, who enjoys stroking and affection and will be a great lap companion. Cat ID#: 4898 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m…
By Pat Hopper Widget is a solid black beauty with large gold eyes, and the most pleasing personality. She is as soft as velvet and as sweet as honey. Widget is a medium-length-haired girl with long white whiskers accenting her face and eyes. She came into the shelter on Sept. 1 and is longing for her lifetime companion to come and take her home. Cat ID#: 5508 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Pet listings …
By Pat Hopper Paris is a gray and white Tabby coat Manx with big gorgeous eyes and a sweeter-than-Southern-tea personality. She arrived in the shelter on Oct. 5 as a stray. She grabs instant love from anyone who has contact with her and holds her. She received FVRCP during the intake process. She stole the heart of our shelter manager, as she will steal your heart making a place in your home. Cat ID#: 6165 Hours of operation for the Douglas County Animal Shelter are: Monday closed; Tuesday noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.…
By Pat Hopper Lila has the unusual coloration of a silky coat calico, with gold eyes accenting her beautiful face. She is just two months of age. Lainna is a Mamma with an unusual pattern of gray and black circular stripes, with a white mouth, neck, stomach, and front mittens. Her regal poses enhance her beauty which she passed onto her daughter. They are the kindest, and most loving family and are willing to be the next additions to your family. They arrived in the shelter on Sept. 30, and received the FVRCP during the intake process. Lila - Cat ID#: 6156 Lainna - Cat ID#: 61 ? Hours of …

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