Patch Pets: Meet Rusty the Cat

His name is Rusty. It fits, doesn’t it?

You can easily win the heart of this friendly, 9-year-old orange tabby by swinging his favorite toy -- a simple piece of string. But please keep the vacuum away! It scares him!

Rusty enjoys attention without being needy and can be a bit chatty at times. You can tell by his mellow face he’s calm, and he will let you lift and embrace him. Give him a scratch and he might return the favor with a slightly freckled smile. With time, he can warm up to the idea of living with other cats.

Rusty’s former owner moved to an assisted-living home where she was unable to keep the slightly timid kitty. He’s used to human companionship and will make a loyal pet for anyone who isn’t looking for a high-energy, high-maintenance pet.
 
June is national Adopt-A-Cat Month, and this year Animal Friends wants to see no more catless homes! Through June 30, Animal Friends is waiving its requested adoption donation for all cats age 2 and older.

The medical staff has thoroughly examined each of the shelter's cats, and all are current on appropriate vaccinations, have been FIV and FeLeuk tested and spayed or neutered. Each is "microchipped," or implanted with a small identification chip that can help to get the animal back home should it get lost.

Visit all the adoptable cats, dogs and rabbits at Animal Friends at 562 Camp Horne Road, Ohio Township, 412-847-7000. The facility is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Rusty will be waiting to meet you!

About this column: Each week Patch features a new pet available through Animal Friends in Ohio Township.