Pet Spotlight - Little Bit and Roxy

Written by Shae

Shadow is my oldest cat, he's turning 9 next year and he couldn't be a more typical cat. He's very stand offish, but also very shy. I always think that he has good taste in people as he only comes out for certain people. He loves getting pets and treats, he's a little chubby but that's okay. Shadow came to me when I went to college in Florida. It wasn't the best of times in my life, so I thought running away was the answer. I couldn't have been more wrong. One of my roommates had heard me griping over missing my family pets. He came home from work one day and brought something with him. He held in his arm a wrapped up ball of fur. Shadow is solid white with bright blue eyes. It was love at first sight.

Shadow was also a terror. Talk about the world's most hyper kitten! He meowed and loved to play all hours of day and night. Cats with white fur and blue eyes are typically deaf, but not Shadow. He has selective hearing because he doesn't like being in trouble. When my roommate told me he'd rescued Shadow from a coworker. They were planning to have the kitten put down since they didn't want him anymore. Well, you can't tell me stories like that! I had to have him, and that's what I did. With some research I found that Shadow had to be mixed! A lot of people assume cats don't have breeds like dogs, but they do! Shadow exhibits a lot of characteristics of a Ragdoll, especially with his blue eyes and white fur and perfect hearing.

Today, Shadow begrudgingly gets along with Avenger and Carter, the three have a nice little harmony, unlike any cats I've owned before, and all of them love and groom each other. Shadow will play from time to time, but mostly he sleeps, eats, and stares at himself in the water bowl. While he was a rescue in as different way, he was a rescue nonetheless. Shadow was the first animal I'd gotten from someone I knew directly, and brought to me personally. I knew I could make his life better. Despite being very sheddy, and while I'm allergic to him the most, that doesn't stop the love and cuddles.

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I can't explain the love that I can see in Shadow's eyes. He knows he was rescued and given a good home, and while he herds me to the food bowl all the time, he's full of so much love. At nearly 9, Shadow doesn't act old at all. He may not be a kitten anymore, but he is young at heart. Older doesn't mean they're not good anymore. It always breaks my heart to see animals that are older in shelters and for this Pet Spotlight, here are a couple of older animals that need a new home filled with love.

Little Bit (pictured at the top of the article) is an 11 year old Tortie and white domestic shorthair. She's been with the shelter since 9/4/15. She's a quiet kitty who loves toys and nap time. While she loves to play, she isn't friendly with other animals and is not recommended for kids. She's a laid back cat that would be great for someone looking for a calm companion. Little Bit is currently at the Petco at 4100 East Mexico Ave in Denver. While she is older, Little Bit is far from elderly. She's the perfect cat for anyone looking for anyone looking for a low maintenance friend.

Roxy is a 10 year old Parson Jack Russel Terrier Mix and she is a special needs dog that definitely needs a loving home. She enjoys a good walk, a chance to roll around in the grass or play with some squeaky toys. Everyone at the shelter has learned she is affectionate and sweet and she's housebroken, gets along well with other animals and she appears to do just fine with kids as well. 

For more information on you're newest possible family members, please check out ddfl.org! They're always looking for donations, either monetary or supply based (like blankets, food, toys, towels, and so on), and any little bit helps. And on another note, it's Halloween! Please keep your black cats indoors and safe! Sadly, some people are okay with harming black cats for various reasons around this holiday. A safe pet is a happy pet!

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