Come See Us At PetsMart!

Mavis and Maude

We’ll do just about anything to get our furry friends adopted, and that includes taking them on the road!  Each month, our resident cats make the move to PetsMart for two weeks, fluffing their fur and putting their best paws forward in hopes of finding a forever home.

The Adoption Stand, located to the left of the store as you enter, houses cats and kittens carefully selected to withstand their rather public temporary quarters – shrinking violets are far happier at our shelter. 

Precious

Our trained staff and volunteers have background information on all the kitties-in-residence, including everything we know about their histories and medical records.  Adoption counselors there will play matchmaker, guiding you to the cat that might best suit your family.  We know which kitties would do well with a furry playmate, a small child, or a quiet senior citizen.

Eeyore

PetsMart provides a great location to adopt.  First-time cat parents can find all the supplies they need to welcome their new friends home, and those with other pets can stock up.  In addition, PetsMart Charities gives us $10 for each adoption that takes place in the store, although the adoption fees are the same as at our shelter.

We’ll be at PetsMart from August 13-26. Our lovely lineup this month includes Mavis and Maude (twice the love for just one adoption fee!), Precious, Tootsie, and the Christopher Robin litter of Winnie, Eeyore, and Piglet.  If you want to visit us later, our calendar for future appearances is on our website.  We’re there from 5:30-8:00 weekdays, 11-5 on Saturdays, and 2-5 Sundays.  Even if you’re not in the market for a cat at the moment, stop by and say hello to us and our kitties – we love visitors, and kids are welcome to stop by if they’re accompanied by an adult.  We’ll be looking for you!

Purrfect Post Blog Cat(s) of the Month - Mavis and Maude

Mavis and Maude are very special ladies. These sisters came into HSEC together, and they're so close that we would love to see them go into a home together. In fact, if you adopt Mavis, you can take Maude for free - or vice versa!

Maude

(Adopting two cats, especially ones that are already friends, doesn't mean twice the work or expense. Take a gander at our post about adopting two cats for more details.)

The girls are about one year old, are both small (around 7lbs) and Mavis has a beautiful solid black coat, while Maude is a gorgeous tortie. They're both just as friendly as can be - the best word we'd use to describe them is 'sweet'. Maude just loves belly rubs, while Mavis prefers head scratchies. They are somewhat shy, and while they would be all right in homes with other pets - they have lived in a home with several cats and a dog - they would probably prefer a quieter setting.

Mavis

One major reason why Mavis and Maude are such a good pair is the gentle care that Maude provides for her sister. Mavis is a special needs kitty, completely blind in one eye and with limited vision in the other. Her vision is not expected to deteriorate further or to need any special medical attention as she gets older - it's just the way she is!

Resting together in our kitty exercise room.

When the sisters are in an unfamiliar place - like our kitty exercise enclosure at the facility - Mavis makes little chirps. Maude responds by chirping back, and Mavis uses the sound to find her sister and cuddle down together for a good catnap. It is the SWEETEST thing. Once in their new home, Mavis may need some time to become used to unfamiliar surroundings, but with Maude to help her out, these sisters will be snuggling on your lap in no time.

All cats with the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina are evaluated for temperament, spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, dewormed, on flea prevention and tested for FIV/FeLV. The adoption fee for adult cats is $70. All cats must leave in a carrier. You can either bring your own or purchase a cardboard carrier for an additional $6.

We are open Friday through Sunday 2pm - 5pm or by appointment only during the week. You can call (252) 413-7247 or email HSECgeneral@gmail.com for more information.