How the animals displaced by the recent hurricanes are finding new homes all the way in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
By: Abigail Nibblett & Sara Bolanos
Gloria
This is Gloria, the SPCA’s house favorite. Gloria is a two and a half year old female, and is quite spunky. When we went in to meet her, she was much more interested in her breakfast. However, when we tried to leave her room, she dashed out into the kitchen. If Fat Amy from Pitch Perfect were a cat, she would most definitely be Gloria.
Isabella
Meet Isabella, a one year old female, who survived hurricane Harvey and is now patiently awaiting her forever home. When we first met Isabelle, she was hiding in the litter box, but came around after some coaxing. Isabella is more like a mouse than a cat, she’s very timid and shy, but after she gets used to you, her mouse-like qualities become more like those of Cinderella’s mice: affectionate, playful, and cuddly.
Dino
Dino is a seven year old female, whose docile nature made her very sweet and loving. In her Fredericksburg SPCA profile, it states “Hi friends! My name is Dino! Pleased to meet you! I am a social gal; I enjoy hanging out with other dogs and with people! I can be a tad shy when you first meet me but I promise, I warm up very quickly with just a little TLC! I am affectionate and love attention and being pet! Please come meet me soon!” Dino is indeed shy, but is very sweet after you pat her on the head and rub her face.
Susan
This is Susan, a one year old female hurricane survivor who is still pretty shaken up. When we met Susan, she was in an almost sound proof room, separate from the loud kennels because of her anxiety after arriving. Susan is still very shy and wears a thunder shirt to make her feel more safe and secure.
Kai
Meet Kai, a three year old male who was quite literally jumping at the chance to meet us. Kai was very sweet and friendly, and seems very eager to find a loving home after losing his in the hurricanes. If Will Ferrell from Elf were a dog, he would be Kai. Who doesn’t want Will Ferrell running around their house?
Max
This is Max, an eight year old male hurricane survivor who was perhaps the sweetest of them all. Max is very friendly and very calm, he enjoyed getting attention from us but didn’t jump or bark for it. Max has soulful eyes, which made us wonder about the disasters that he’s witnessed. Max is the typical grandpa figure: wise, knowing, has a big heart, and loves to feel loved. He also appreciates a good chin scratch.
All photos courtesy of the Fredericksburg SPCA website.