Special Needs Pets
Special needs pets may have medical or behavioral issues that may require additional commitment on the part of the new family. The following special needs pets are all available now:
KemperKemper is a 5-yr old brown tabby cat and has endeared herself to shelter staff and volunteers who love her! She is a large cat with a wonderful, friendly personality. Kemper was successfully treated for bladder stones at IMHS and now seeks a home where she'll be maintained on a special prescription diet, to prevent future problems. Kemper likes people and other cats, and may do well in a home with gentle dogs. She has been in IMHS's care since August of 2012 and wants a home to call her own. |
Kemper |
SassySassy came to IMHS from an overcrowded shelter in February 2013, and she desperately wants a forever home! Sassy is a 2-yr old affectionate black cat who initially was found to have an abnormal heartbeat when she was examined at IMHS. She has undergone an evaluation by a cardiac specialist and was placed on an inexpensive medication which has helped greatly! IMHS plans to have Sassy's heart tested again at the end of March 2013 and she may or may not need to continue with medication. Sassy is a very sweet cat who loves people and may do well with other animals, too. |
Sassy |
Hoss and Scamp1-yr old wirehaired Dachshund mixes Hoss and Scamp came to IMHS from an overcrowded shelter in Denver where they were terrified and stressed. These adorable young boys are under-socialized and need homes with patient families who can work on helping them to integrate into the new household. They are currently living in a foster home and enjoy the company of their foster mom and other dogs in the home. While initially they are shy and reactive, with a patient, understanding adopter they will begin to bond closely with their new families and "loosen up" in the new adoptive home. Hoss and Scamp are not particularly bonded with one another and do NOT need to be placed together. The best home for each dog would be with adult adopters who are savvy on how to deal with undersocialized dogs. 
Hoss 
Hoss 
Hoss and Scamp |
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Feral Cats
IMHS is asked periodically to help with feral (untamed and wild) cats. We have funds by which to test these cats for FeLV and FIV (HIV-like cat viruses) and sterilize them. We cannot provide these services, however, unless the trapping party or someone else agrees to take these cats and provide food and water for them. If you have a need for an outdoor barn-type cat and can help, please let us know. There is no adoption fee, but donations to help cut costs are appreciated. Feral cats must enter the IMHS program by appointment only. Any feral cat that tests positive for FeLV or FIV will be euthanized. Any cat brought in as a feral cat, but is really just a scared stray who is deemed adoptable will be placed into our standard adoption program.