UPDATE - 2/22/14: My shelter days are O.V.E.R! I met my new mom this afternoon and she took me home. I am adopted and looking forward to sleeping on the couch again. Goodbye from Kato!

Kato's my name. I had a home for nine years and all of the sudden I find myself in a cage at a shelter? I just don't get it.

At 10 years old and as handsome as I am, I should be sleeping on the couch! Not in a steel box with dogs barking nearby and other cats meowing through the night.

A nice lady visited me yesterday and stuck a camera in my face. I forgot to smile because this place is a little scary to me. However, once she put the silly thing away she gave me pets so I purred real good for her. She told me that I'm not forgotten about. That there are people working to save my life and find me a real home.

So here's the deal - I'm looking for a forever home. If you can't provide that - no worries, I'll happily take a temporary home so I can leave the shelter and not be at risk any longer.

If you fill out this foster application thing-a-ma-jig here, I have some good peeps that will be in contact with you. 

You can also reach them at [email protected]. Tell them Kato the Maine Coon sent you! 

UPDATE: 2/20/14 - We have heavy hearts today. Our sweet ray of sunshine has passed. He spent his final days knowing what true love is.

UPDATE: 02/14/14 - Best.Valentine.Ever! Golden Boy went to a fantastic foster home last night. Once he's over his kitty cold, he will be available to adopt through St. Francis Animal Protection Society.

Golden Boy is sweeter than a box of chocolates and he is looking for his special Valentine!

He was spotted this past weekend with his own harem: three cat volunteers swooning over him while he solicited attention from all.

Golden Boy was surrendered by his owner. He had a blind eye removed and just recently came down with a cold. Despite his run of bad luck, he remains a ray of sunshine and keeps his head held high.

Cats often succumb to upper respiratory infections in stressful environments like a shelter. However, once placed in home where they can rest and destress, they typically recover quickly.

We are seeking a permanent home for Golden Boy. If you are interested in being his special and forever Valentine, fill out our application here. 

Have questions? Email us at info@sjanimaladvocates.