This older cat, Lily, is looking for a special family. This lovely feline is 12, but she shows few signs of being an aged cat. Lily still enjoys playing and is incredibly lovable. This green-eyed beauty loves rubbing on everything and kneads her paws when she's happy. Most of the time, the orange tabby enjoys watching shelter visitors rather than announcing her presence. She's pretty laid back but will take any love and attention that comes her way.
Lily loves chasing her toy balls around her cage at the . She's also a huge fan of treats and will even meow a bit to request one.
“Lily loves to eat, and she's really not picky," shelter volunteer Lisa Yaeck said. "She really enjoys catnip, too.” Perhaps Lily's eating obsession has led to her added pounds? Staffers consider her a large cat. Her size only adds to her charm and makes her a cuddly feline.
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Lily has been at the shelter since mid-January. Her owner surrendered Lily and another shelter cat, Ava. Lily had lived with her previous owner since her kitten years and is now looking for her forever home. Because Lily has previously lived with another cat, shelter staff believes she'll do well in a home with other cats. However, a home without dogs or younger children is preferred.
Though Lily is older, she is in perfect health. She is housebroken, spayed and very well-mannered.
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Most animal shelters classify the months of March through May as “Kitten Season.” These months yield the highest number of cat pregnancies, with kittens being born about two months later. The Michigan Humane Society estimates that within seven years, it is possible for one unspayed cat, her mate and their offspring to produce more than 370,000 kittens.
To reduce the number of homeless kittens, make sure that your animals are spayed or neutered. Our nation’s shelters are already overcrowded and underfunded. Spaying or neutering your pet can also help decrease the risk of cancers, tumors and prostate problems.
The Michigan Humane Society offers a low-cost spay/neuter program for low-income residents in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. For $35, cats and kittens can receive vaccinations and be spayed or neutered. For more information, call 248-283-5655.
The Royal Oak Animal Shelter is open 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. Call 248-246-3364 or e-mail roanimalshelterstaff@yahoo.com.
