Animals Needing a Special Person
The pets listed below need a special family who is willing to give them a chance at a good life. HELP believes every life is precious and needs a chance despite needing a "special" home.
The adoption fee is also "special" according to what animal it is, so note the animal's name and call us or email for the adoption fee for that animal.
We know how great black and white cats are, do you? As an incentive to find out, all black and white cats are just 1/2 the adoption fee, that's just $45!
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Submitting an application in no way commits you to adopting from us. It just begins the application processing in case you decide you want to adopt from us.
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What to say about Amanda......we believe that Amanda has basically been to hell and back. She was obviously abused and/or tormented. She is constantly trying to defend herself and protect her "stuff". When she calms down, she loves affection but is constantly scared that you will begin tormenting her if she lets her guard down, so she doesn't. Amanda came to us with a bad open wound around her rear end and lashing out in terror. The volunteers just love her and are determined to make sure that she gets the patience and tolerance that she needs why we help her to work through her past. She needs a special person/family (no children) that will continue to help her. We realize that this type of spcial person may not exist outside of the shelter, but we are hoping, for her sake, we are hoping......Amanda, girl, born 2004 or 05
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Porky is a gorgeous loving Russian Blue with a white medallion on his chest. He is very affectionate with people but is really terrified in the shelter. He would do fine with other cats but of course, a reasonable number of them, not like the number in the shelter. He has also been around dogs, so he could handle a sibling of the canine persuasion. Porky has not been using the litterbox faithfully and we are not sure if he would use it with no other cats or only one other one. He has been waiting for his family for a long time........he is hoping they get here soon! Porky, boy, born 4/05
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Sweet boy Cat Man Do was rescued as an older kitten, he is sometimes cautious of those he doesnt know, but he warms up quickly. He went out to a home where they travel out of town each weekend and just couldnt adjust to the traveling, so he came back to the shelter. He is super sweet and affectionate once you start petting him. He gets along great with other cats & kittens and has even been introduced to dogs and puppies. CatManDo, boy, born approx 1/09.
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Cagney was rescued as an older kitten and because of that, it takes him a bit to trust you, but when he does, he truly loves affection. If you just give him the time he needs to trust you will be amazed at what you get in return. He gets alot well with other cats and even dogs. Wont you give him the chance he deserves? Cagney, boy, born 2009
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My name is Cruella. I got that name because of my beautiful black and white spotted coat and pointy nose. You may have noticed I'm missing part of an ear -- that's because I as originally trapped in a feral colony and spayed by a vet that takes care of feral cats. The ears of feral cats are clipped so that rescue groups will know that cat has been spayed/neutered already. Well, anyway, it was decided after I was spayed and my ear clipped that I wasn't feral, although I was a little wild and not very social. My foster mom has worked with me since I was a baby and I'm a real sweetie now. I like to play with toys, cuddle on the bed with people at night, lay on calm laps and get petted. I startle easy still if something unexpected happens and would probably no be a good pet for a child or someone who would want to carry me around all the time. When people I don't know come to the house I do tend to hide in my foster mom's bedroom with her chicken-cats. Are you looking for a beautiful girl like me? Cruella, girl, born approximately 5/05
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As you can see in her gorgeous picture, Martina's left eye has been injured. She was brought into our vet clinic by a feral cat caregiver. The vets are not really sure exactly what happened but she can still see from the eye, as best as we can tell. Martina is super sweet and talks alot to get attention. She would not do well with small children as she is a bit shy at first. If you give Martina the family she deserves, even though the vets dont think the eye will give her trouble, if it does, HELP will be responsonible for any vet care for that eye if it happens in the future. Martina, girl, born 2009
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Dharma is such a sweet petite little girl. She gets stressed really easily and when she does, sometimes her eye will get weepy & red. Sometimes she will get "hot spots" on her from stressing and digging at herself, but wow, this girl is such a doll! So, you can see that being in an animal shelter, although HELP's is the least stressful shelter environment we know of, she is stressed out and she needs her family to come and take her home. Because we know this about Dharma, if she needs vet care in the future for this "stressing", HELP will be responsible for any vet care regarding her stressing. Dharma, girl, born 2004
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Such a beauty this girl is! Arent her eyes just captivating? Christie was born to a mama cat outside and not rescued until she was a bit older, so she can be shy around strangers and new environments, but that doesnt mean that the purrfect family isnt out there for her, we believe it is! Christie has a special diet that she must stay on because if not, she tends to get urinary infections. HELP will cover the cost of the food and any vet care pertaining to this if you are the right family for her. We know you are out there! Christie, girl, born 2006
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Although hard to tell from this picture, Snookie has a little smushed in face, apparently she has some Exotic Shorthair in her bloodline. Her eyes are very sleepy looking but we believe that is a trait of her breed. She is front paw declawed and was on her own when she showed up at someone's house looking for help. She is a bit confused right now and wonders why she is now living with many kitties at the shelter. She does get overwhelmed with all the kitties but tries her best to show that she is not afraid. However, sometimes she just cant help it, and without front claws, who could blame her?! Snookie is petite in she is short to the ground and not very long, but she does have a round belly :-) which makes her all the more adorable. When she talks to you, not much comes out but a tiny meow. She can purr up a storm when she starts to feel comfortable. Snookie would prob not do well with children because alot of action makes her a bit anxious! She hopes her family will come soon, because she is a bit scared living with all these other cats! Snookie, girl, born approx. 2007.
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This painted beauty was returned to our shelter just hours before she would have been killed at the Olathe Animal Control. You see, someone declawed this beauty and alot of declawed cats are biters and she is one. But instead of returning her to us at the shelter, they called AC on her and she spent 10 days on rabies watch, although she was current on vaccinations. She had been given the death penalty but luckily we arrived at the AC to get her before they killed her. She is VERY scared of other cats because of being declawed and she is a biter also because of that, but she does love attention and affection. This gorgeous girl just needs someone to understand that she has been through alot and would need understanding for the rest of her life, some of us just arent handed a good hand :-( Demi, girl, born approx 2006.
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Little Brooke was born in our care a couple years ago. She was adopted by a couple but she got outside and was hit by a car. Her family didnt want her back, so she came back to the shelter. Her front leg has been amputated due to the injuries received when she was hit by the car, however, she gets around with no trouble at all, she hopes that her next family will keep her for her lifetime. Brooke, girl, born approx 2006.
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Wendy and her brother Casper were rescued as bit older kittens, so they are a bit shy. Casper is less shy then Wendy and they do depend on each other. If you give them the chance they deserve you will be rewarded with unconditional love! Wendy, girl, born approx 8/09
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Casper and his sister Wendy were rescued as bit older kittens, so they are a bit shy. Casper is less shy then Wendy and they do depend on each other. If you give them the chance they deserve you will be rewarded with unconditional love. Casper, boy, born approx 8/09
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Taya was dumped outside not spayed, she began having kittens and was chased away and is therefore, timid of strangers, she is also very cross-eyed as you can see from the picture. This probably adds to her shyness. She is however, great with the shelter staff that she knows and she paw paws and purrs like crazy. She does need a patient person that will give her what she needs to give you trust. Taya,Lynx point Siamese girl, born approx 2008
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Rudolph was named after the reindeer because he was found peering in our shelter door on Christmas Eve 2009. He was terribly sick and desperately needed some TLC, which we were happy to provide. Rudolph tested positive for FIV, but please dont let that stop you from adopting this horribly sweet deserving guy if you have no other cats. HELP will provide all his medical care for his lifetime if you will give him the family he so deserves! Rudolph, boy, born approx 2005. FIV+
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Now this boy is extra special and needs an extra special family. Strider has limited use of his back end, although he has made many strides since he was first rescued, so the chances of him regaining full use are still there. He moves around purrfectly and even gets in and out of his litter box, sometimes he falls a bit short, but this boy is full of character and spirit. He is extremely entertaining and loves attention and affection. He really doesnt need a lot of special care except no steps and cleaning up of any accidents and boy will you be adopting a special boy. DECLAWED Strider, boy, born approx 2005
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Hope is just that, her rescuers hoped they would catch her before it was too late, they hoped she would recover and now we are hoping she gets a good family. A frantic email came in about a cat that had her back sliced open and needed rescue. Her foster parents ran out and got her within hours. Although very scared of people, her foster parents tending to her medical needs for weeks. During that time, Hope learned that people were pretty nice to be around. She is awesome with other cats, probably wouldnt do well with children because she is just a little jumpy. Her tail is basically in a knot from her injuries but the vet says she is just fine. Look at that adorable face! Can you resist? Hope, girl, born approx 2007.
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Jared is a purebred Abyssinian rescued from a breeder who had made an appt for his death because he had contracted the Feline Leukemia virus because of carelessness by that breeder. Jared has issues with his eyes and has limited vision but his spirit is very much intact. This boy is such a character, he will do all sorts of tricks for attention. He plays like no ones business. He doesnt realize he is sick and besides his eyes, you can’t tell either. HELP will cover all his medical expenses for his lifetime, if you will just give him the chance he deserves, he deserves his own family, Jared, boy, born approx 1/09. FeLV+ Email us or complete an online app. |
Meet Jordan! You cant see well in this picture but this boy has deep blue eyes and he is not deaf! Alot of white cats with blue eyes are. Jordan was found with many other cats in a trailer park. He had blood and pus all over his head. We had NO idea what was wrong with him but he was immediately taken to the vet where they determined that he simply had such a bad case of earmites that he had literally scratched himself bloody and infection was setting in. He is very healthy now except that he has tested positive for FIV. All that means is he needs to be an indoor kitty (all kitties should be anyway) and needs to be an only kitty or live with other FIV+. This guy is the purrfect lap cat/couch potato. He gets along great with other cats and would love nothing more then to be your buddy lap cat. He is so laid back and never tears things up or causes trouble. Wont you give this big boy the chance he deserves? FIV+
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We are not really sure of Tom Tom's age but he had been living as a neighborhood cat for a few years but suddenly started losing weight and having horrible stools, so he was brought into the shelter to get healthy. He still has some intestinal issues but he is fattening up just fine! He is a super sweet boy and just needs somewhere to unpack his bags. Tom Tom does have the FIV virus but his vet care will be paid for by HELP for his lifetime if you can give him the family he deserves. Tom Tom, boy, born approx 2004. FIV+
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Lila is one of the sweetest kitties at the shelter. She is so affectionate and loves attention and to get affection herself. She cries for attention all the time and its just the sweetest cry you could imagine. Lila is on a special food because her digestive system is out of whack and if given regular food, she will vomit it up. HELP will pay for her food for her lifetime if you will give this darling little girl the chance she deserves. She is also front paw declawed. Lila, girl, born approx 2006.
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This is such a sweet guy, he showed up at a volunteers home looking sadly through the door for a bit of food. He scarfed it down like he hadnt been fed in quite some time. After showing up a couple times this way, the volunteer took him in to get neutered and vaccinated. We then found out that he has the Feline Leukemia virus. He is now living at the shelter and hoping for the special family he deserves. Lavry, boy, born approx 2005. FeLV+
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Dear sweet soul Jackson, anyone who meets him falls in love with him. Jackson was taken from a hoarder. A hoarder is one that has many, many cats and cannot provide proper care for them. That is how Jackson lost his eye. It was so diseased and causing him so much pain that we have the veterinarian remove it. That changed him from a timid boy to one who seeks affection, ALOT! Jackson does have a sinus issue and unfortunately makes him go into sneezing fits and snot goes flying......honestly, its not pretty but we know he just cant help it. Jackson, affectionately known as One-Eyed Jack, boy, born approx 2001.
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Handsome is just that! What a gorgeous Russian Blue this boy is! Someone moved out of their home and just left him to try and survive. The neighbors fed him and took care of him as best they could until someone finally decided to get him neutered. It was then that they found out that he had Feline Leukemia. He doesnt get along with other cats and can be very aggressive, but what a love bug he is for people affection! Of course, he wont get to live a long life but what a difference you could make in the life of a kitty that wont get to live a long time! Handsome, boy, born approximately 2004 or 2005, Russian Blue. FeLV+
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Blond boy is desperate for affection, he simply cannot get enough. He will grab your hand if you stop petting him and draw it back to him. He gets along with most other cats, but it seems that if another cat provokes him, he gets upset and goes into a fighting mode. He was diagnosed with Feline Leukemia about 3 yrs ago but is still healthy as a horse, FeLV+ cats just need to be monitored for any health concerns. Of course, he wont get to live a long life but what a difference you could make in the life of a kitty that wont get to live a long time! Blond Boy, boy, born approximately 2002 or 2003. FeLV+
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MayKat - This little doll baby was given a crummy hand in life. At only 6 months old, she found herself in Animal Control and worse, she was diagnosed with Feline Leukemia and about to be killed. We were contacted by a caring person to see if we would have room for MayKat to come to our shelter. Unfortunately, we had just lost 2 kitties but fortunately for MayKat, that meant there was room for her. She is such a pleasure to be around, so fun and loving. Even though she wont get to live a real long life, she still deserves to live it. If you have no other cats and would consider giving MayKat a chance, you wouldn't be disappointed. Or maybe you have a special kitty with Feline Leukemia that would love to have a friend, please consider MayKat. MayKat, girl, born approx 8/07. FeLV+
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Yeah, I gave 'em hell, sure did, but I got it back too! So, if Gibson's face looks funny, it's because of the wounds he suffered in a fight before he was rescued and sent to a local veterinarian. They fixed up his wounds (and pride) and now he is neutered and ready to go to his new home. He is a flame point Himilayan mix. He is very animated and affection. He adores people, he cries for attention, oh and he will tell you if his box needs scooping.....he doesnt like that stuff sitting around, yuk! Gibson, boy, born approx 2002. FIV+
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Phoenix is such a coach potato, so if you are looking for someone to share a couch and a movie, here is your boy! You cant see in this picture but he is a classic tabby, the pattern swirls and has bullseyes. He sure hopes his family comes along soon to share some couch time. FIV+
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Columbo is a gorgeous boy with unique patterns in his coat. He was trapped in a neighborhood that was working on TNRing feral cats, but Columbo is not feral, so he joined us at the shelter. He is a little nervous, so he wouldnt do well with small children. He is great with other cats but he has tested positive for Feline Leukemia, so he could only be with other cats that have the same disease or you could adopt 2 from us! He has a limp on his hind leg from an injury that healed before it could be set straight, sometimes he favors it alot but other times you can hardly tell. Columbo, boy, born approx 2005. FeLV+
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Sunni
is a gorgeous
Russian Blue........ when he was a tiny baby, he had horrible bloated
stomach problems. It was determined that he had Mega Colon.
After an extensive surgery to fix it, he actually had problems with the
stool leaking. That is much better now but the vet just doesnt
know a long term prognosis on a cat this young with this type of
surgery.....its usually done on older cats. Sunni is AWESOME with
other cats, he shows the newbies around and makes them feel
comfortable. He loves people and affection. We hope he
finds his special family!
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Alamo is a real love bug! He is a tad bit battle scarred but not a lot. He is happy to be inside and warm and snuggly but he is missing one thing, his person's lap! Please give him the chance at a family that he deserves, he wont ask for much! Alamo does have FIV but that just means he needs to be an indoor only cat (and they all should be) and that he might not fight off a cold as easily as a cat without FIV, but antibiotics helps! Look at that FACE! How could you resist such a sweet plea!!? FIV+
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Ellis is a young Snoeshow boy that has a gentle spirit. He honestly lives to be loved. He loves to get as CLOSE as possible to his person. That includes your face, so if you like a kitty that you can REALLY snuggle with, Ellis is a good choice. When he knows I am about to sit down, we have a race to the chair because he just cant wait to get on a lap. He has been through tough times, we know this because of the condition he was rescued in. He has deep blue eyes that he holds looking down. Ellis does have FIV but thats not a death sentence for an indoor kitty. They can live just as long as those that dont have it. He just needs a chance, can you give him one? FIV+
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