June 2026 Adoptions
Written by Julia Persch, Board of Directors
Max & Brock
When little Max came to the Shelter in April, he was about 9-month-old. He was trapped as a stray and had beautiful mackerel tabby markings. Sweet, shy, and scared of unfamiliar surroundings he lived to sit on our laps and would purr very loudly. He liked his chin and head scratched, to be cuddled, and loved. Volunteers said that he was an absolute love bug, he wanted all of the pets! He was such a good boy.
When little Max came to the Shelter in April, he was about 9-month-old. He was trapped as a stray and had beautiful mackerel tabby markings. Sweet, shy, and scared of unfamiliar surroundings he lived to sit on our laps and would purr very loudly. He liked his chin and head scratched, to be cuddled, and loved. Volunteers said that he was an absolute love bug, he wanted all of the pets! He was such a good boy.
Brock was a gentle, 2-year-old, male tiger, who had been abandoned on the streets in winter when his owner moved away. For several months Brock fended for himself outside, stayed mostly in hiding and was the last to show up at the nearby cat-feeding station for strays, because he was afraid of the older cats. Finally, he was trapped and brought to the Shelter.
Brock was very shy and fearful at first, but he was always gentle. When Brock started to know and trust his caretakers, he turned out to be a sweet little lovebug, who wanted to be petted and be close to a person. But he was still painfully shy with strangers.
Brock was very shy and fearful at first, but he was always gentle. When Brock started to know and trust his caretakers, he turned out to be a sweet little lovebug, who wanted to be petted and be close to a person. But he was still painfully shy with strangers.
Brock had a break-through when he moved into the ‘castle room’ where the gentle young cats were housed. Every cat had a row of spacious condo-castles on their own, but each kitty had ‘time out’ in the larger area and could visit the others at their screen doors. When cats showed that they might get along, they were let out together under supervision. Brock and Max seemed to have a good rapport and were soon allowed to spend time together.
Volunteers wrote in the daily diary: “Brock is so cute. He loves to groom Max. They are so sweet together, Max grooming the top of Brock’s head while he grooms Max's chest/throat area and Brock makes these cute little noises.”
Cory from NH was smitten with the boys and adopted Max and Brock on June 22nd.
On the same day she wrote: “We got home safely about a half hour ago. They are both out and exploring the first floor. Brock didn’t come right out but he is now. Max let me pick him up for a bit. Looking good, thank you again!”
48-hour update: “The boys slept with me last night. So sweet! Both tended to hide a bit during the day, and I had to keep Max from eating all of the food. Brock is the shyer of the two, and I plan to try treats with him.”
Next morning Cory wrote: "who knew they liked NCIS? My lap was their idea!"
July 1st: “The boys are doing great! They have started eating in the kitchen. They are both very cuddly lap cats. Brock prefers morning cuddles and Max likes after-10pm cuddle time. They follow me around the house. I’m still limiting them to the first floor.”
On Jul 9th adoption counselor Nancy wrote: “Cory told me that the boys have been friendly with a visitor! She felt it was a great idea to keep these boys together. They groom one another, have wrestling matches and trot around the house together. Occasionally, one of them gets a bit out of hand while wrestling and the other squeaks, but they are doing great. Cory says that they are eating well and there are no issues with the litter boxes. Max is no longer trying to take more than his share of food and Brock has found his appetite!”
Volunteers wrote in the daily diary: “Brock is so cute. He loves to groom Max. They are so sweet together, Max grooming the top of Brock’s head while he grooms Max's chest/throat area and Brock makes these cute little noises.”
Cory from NH was smitten with the boys and adopted Max and Brock on June 22nd.
On the same day she wrote: “We got home safely about a half hour ago. They are both out and exploring the first floor. Brock didn’t come right out but he is now. Max let me pick him up for a bit. Looking good, thank you again!”
48-hour update: “The boys slept with me last night. So sweet! Both tended to hide a bit during the day, and I had to keep Max from eating all of the food. Brock is the shyer of the two, and I plan to try treats with him.”
Next morning Cory wrote: "who knew they liked NCIS? My lap was their idea!"
July 1st: “The boys are doing great! They have started eating in the kitchen. They are both very cuddly lap cats. Brock prefers morning cuddles and Max likes after-10pm cuddle time. They follow me around the house. I’m still limiting them to the first floor.”
On Jul 9th adoption counselor Nancy wrote: “Cory told me that the boys have been friendly with a visitor! She felt it was a great idea to keep these boys together. They groom one another, have wrestling matches and trot around the house together. Occasionally, one of them gets a bit out of hand while wrestling and the other squeaks, but they are doing great. Cory says that they are eating well and there are no issues with the litter boxes. Max is no longer trying to take more than his share of food and Brock has found his appetite!”
Ella
Adorable, chubby Ella came to the shelter in April after her beloved owner moved to a care home. Ella was 14 years old and had been with the family for all her life. She had been the only cat at home and made it clear to us shelter folks from the start that she didn’t appreciate feline company and needed her own room. With her new caretakers she was very affectionate, though sometimes nippy when she got petted a little too much to her liking – aches and pains in the joints will make many a senior kitty sensitive about being touched.
Adorable, chubby Ella came to the shelter in April after her beloved owner moved to a care home. Ella was 14 years old and had been with the family for all her life. She had been the only cat at home and made it clear to us shelter folks from the start that she didn’t appreciate feline company and needed her own room. With her new caretakers she was very affectionate, though sometimes nippy when she got petted a little too much to her liking – aches and pains in the joints will make many a senior kitty sensitive about being touched.
Ella was adopted soon, on June 19th by Nina and Tom, a retired couple from the Burlington area. Nina loved senior cats. She had adopted several older kitties from KAS in the past and given them excellent care in their golden years.
We received regular updates from Ella’s new home, where she immediately gained nobility status and was henceforth called “Lady Ella.”
On her first morning home, Nina wrote: "After an active night of exploring closets, boxes, and other hiding places, Lady Ella has finally eaten breakfast and fallen asleep behind an open closet door. Suddenly the house is too, too quiet. She does love to talk so she is easy to find!"
A couple of days later Nina reported that Lady Ella was eating well, drinking lots of water and enjoying her water bubbler. She had slept in bed at their feet. But in the middle of the night, she woke Nina up by giving her lots of cat kisses.
Lady Ella was settling in quickly. She was a daddy’s girl, following Nina's husband Tom around everywhere but always looking for Nina for food and scritches. She soon found her three favorite places to sleep and relax: Under the bed, in the closet, and on the bed by their feet.
We received regular updates from Ella’s new home, where she immediately gained nobility status and was henceforth called “Lady Ella.”
On her first morning home, Nina wrote: "After an active night of exploring closets, boxes, and other hiding places, Lady Ella has finally eaten breakfast and fallen asleep behind an open closet door. Suddenly the house is too, too quiet. She does love to talk so she is easy to find!"
A couple of days later Nina reported that Lady Ella was eating well, drinking lots of water and enjoying her water bubbler. She had slept in bed at their feet. But in the middle of the night, she woke Nina up by giving her lots of cat kisses.
Lady Ella was settling in quickly. She was a daddy’s girl, following Nina's husband Tom around everywhere but always looking for Nina for food and scritches. She soon found her three favorite places to sleep and relax: Under the bed, in the closet, and on the bed by their feet.
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Lady Ella loved drinking water, so Nina set up several water bowls and fountains in the house. Because she was a very clean kitty, she took Nina to her litter box each morning and clearly asked that her box be cleaned!
Lady Ella informed her new family at 8:30pm each night that it was bedtime. She sat in the bedroom doorway and called to them. Once they gave in and came to bed, Lady Ella joined them for much of the night.
Nina took Lady Ella to her new vet soon for introductions. She was a hit at the vet’s office, was “as cool as a cucumber" and checked everything out. Ella was put on a gentle diet to manage her weight. Although she was affectionate with Nina and Tom, she didn’t like to be picked up or have her hindquarters touched. The vet was concerned that Ella had some arthritis and didn't want her carrying extra pounds. A few weeks later, Nina reported that Lady Ella had lost a little weight--enough to please the vet. But they still had a ways to go.
Nina let us know that she and Tom were happy with Lady Ella and that she was a very special girl.
Lady Ella informed her new family at 8:30pm each night that it was bedtime. She sat in the bedroom doorway and called to them. Once they gave in and came to bed, Lady Ella joined them for much of the night.
Nina took Lady Ella to her new vet soon for introductions. She was a hit at the vet’s office, was “as cool as a cucumber" and checked everything out. Ella was put on a gentle diet to manage her weight. Although she was affectionate with Nina and Tom, she didn’t like to be picked up or have her hindquarters touched. The vet was concerned that Ella had some arthritis and didn't want her carrying extra pounds. A few weeks later, Nina reported that Lady Ella had lost a little weight--enough to please the vet. But they still had a ways to go.
Nina let us know that she and Tom were happy with Lady Ella and that she was a very special girl.
Zeke & Zeb
The 5-year-old brothers Zeke and Zeb were surrendered to the Shelter when their owner passed away. They had lived by themselves in their home for a while, taken care of by a friend who came by to feed them, but they were lonely for company. The boys were both very affectionate and curious, with Zeke being a little shyer than his outgoing brother Zeb. Zeke loved to play with wand toys and would soon rub against one’s legs, while his brother Zeb would roll over for belly rubs and readily curl up on a lap for pets. They both loved to look out the window and watch the birds in the woods behind the Shelter.
The 5-year-old brothers Zeke and Zeb were surrendered to the Shelter when their owner passed away. They had lived by themselves in their home for a while, taken care of by a friend who came by to feed them, but they were lonely for company. The boys were both very affectionate and curious, with Zeke being a little shyer than his outgoing brother Zeb. Zeke loved to play with wand toys and would soon rub against one’s legs, while his brother Zeb would roll over for belly rubs and readily curl up on a lap for pets. They both loved to look out the window and watch the birds in the woods behind the Shelter.
These handsome cats didn’t have to wait long for their forever home. Chris and Amanda from Montpelier came highly recommended for the care of their previous kitties, who had passed away in winter at an old age. The house seemed too quiet without feline company and the couple felt ready to invite new furry friends into their home. They adopted Zeb and Zeke on July 4th.
On July 13th, adoption counselor Rod spoke with Chris and reported that the boys were doing very well, still exploring their new home and being only a little shy. But all was well with eating and use of the litter box. It appeared that they were good mousers as some "gifts" had been presented to Amanda and Chris!
On July 13th, adoption counselor Rod spoke with Chris and reported that the boys were doing very well, still exploring their new home and being only a little shy. But all was well with eating and use of the litter box. It appeared that they were good mousers as some "gifts" had been presented to Amanda and Chris!
Mischa
12-year-old Mischa is a beautiful torbie kitty who had gone through terrible hardships in her life. She is an example of the amazing resilience that cats possess and how they inspire us to slow down, tune in, and open our hearts to the moment.
When I think of Mischa’s rescue which happened a year ago in June, pictures come to my mind that make me very sad, even disheartened if I dwell on them. So, I focus on the one memory that made it all worthwhile…I was hunkering down on the filthy floor of the apartment, shining a flashlight underneath the bed, and there they were: two green eyes glowing in the dark, alive.
Mischa was the only surviving cat in this neglected home situation; her six feline friends did not make it.
At the Shelter, Mischa was scared and shut down for a very long time. Volunteers would sit with her quietly for half hours and talk to her. Over the months she made progress: She would slow-blink and even close her eyes when she felt safe in gentle company. She would wait at her door for breakfast instead of hiding. She would come out of her cat cave to lick a treat off one’s fingers. She would let her favorite caretaker scritch her head for a little while.
12-year-old Mischa is a beautiful torbie kitty who had gone through terrible hardships in her life. She is an example of the amazing resilience that cats possess and how they inspire us to slow down, tune in, and open our hearts to the moment.
When I think of Mischa’s rescue which happened a year ago in June, pictures come to my mind that make me very sad, even disheartened if I dwell on them. So, I focus on the one memory that made it all worthwhile…I was hunkering down on the filthy floor of the apartment, shining a flashlight underneath the bed, and there they were: two green eyes glowing in the dark, alive.
Mischa was the only surviving cat in this neglected home situation; her six feline friends did not make it.
At the Shelter, Mischa was scared and shut down for a very long time. Volunteers would sit with her quietly for half hours and talk to her. Over the months she made progress: She would slow-blink and even close her eyes when she felt safe in gentle company. She would wait at her door for breakfast instead of hiding. She would come out of her cat cave to lick a treat off one’s fingers. She would let her favorite caretaker scritch her head for a little while.
Carol and her husband Ron from Wheelock adopted Mischa on June 14th. They were caring, gentle, quiet cat people who knew of Mischa's history and wanted to give her a safe and loving home. They wereall set to let Mischa gently be whoever she wished to be in their home, and to do that at her own pace. We thought this would be just wonderful.
Mischa had come such a long way in trust and in opening up. She was ready for her forever home.
Carol sent regular updates on Mischa’s progress of settling into her new place.
June 16th Mischa's dish is empty this morning - yippee
I tip-toed in just now and discovered she had eaten both her wet food, her dry food and the little taste of Churu I put out last night. I feel so much less stressed now. She's also using her litter box. I think sheis wonderful.
June 17th Mischa sighting for Ron
Ron greeted me excitedly when I got home from the town office today. He saw Mischa! She had come out and was probably having her breakfast when he went into the bedroom and saw her dash across the floor back into his closet where she has been hiding the past few days. She has chosen to spend her time on top of a dresser we put in there to make room for her cat tree. She is eating and using her litter box. She licked some Churu off my finger yesterday so I'm feeling that her stress levels are coming down. I'm the one trying not to stress when I look for her in the morning and I can't find her in the hiding spot from the day before. All is well.
June 18th Mischa is still playing hide and seek
All your ideas and efforts to help Mischa have the least stressful transition possible seem to be paying off big time. Her toys were moved about overnight. And she is not the least bit hesitant about coming out for her treats. Her hiding spot last night and today is still on top of the dresser in the closet but behind the ties on a yoga mat. Please let everyone know, all your efforts on her behalf really made a difference.
June 23rd Mischa met the challenge
Mischa and my challenge this week is for her to come out when I am in her room. Churu seems to be irresistible! I really enjoy my times volunteering at the shelter. Your cats have character. Thank goodness Mischa needs to be a one and only.
Jun 28th Nighttime
Mischa is a nighttime prowler now. She climbed over the baby gate at 3am Tues night so we took it down. She was exploring the bedroom at 3 am Wed night and she's been sneaking out and exploring the rest of the house the past two nights - after we are asleep! So, guess what she does all day - sleep and eat. What a character. She does come out and sit and wait at the basecamp door at mealtimes. So, we do get to see her. She still scampers back to her safe place in the closet when I get up at 5am. Wallflower by day, explorer by night. I do believe she's getting a little more comfortable here each day. Her most popular daytime activity is sleeping - and she doesn't smile when I wake her up checking to make sure I know where she is. Enjoy this beautiful day.
Mischa had come such a long way in trust and in opening up. She was ready for her forever home.
Carol sent regular updates on Mischa’s progress of settling into her new place.
June 16th Mischa's dish is empty this morning - yippee
I tip-toed in just now and discovered she had eaten both her wet food, her dry food and the little taste of Churu I put out last night. I feel so much less stressed now. She's also using her litter box. I think sheis wonderful.
June 17th Mischa sighting for Ron
Ron greeted me excitedly when I got home from the town office today. He saw Mischa! She had come out and was probably having her breakfast when he went into the bedroom and saw her dash across the floor back into his closet where she has been hiding the past few days. She has chosen to spend her time on top of a dresser we put in there to make room for her cat tree. She is eating and using her litter box. She licked some Churu off my finger yesterday so I'm feeling that her stress levels are coming down. I'm the one trying not to stress when I look for her in the morning and I can't find her in the hiding spot from the day before. All is well.
June 18th Mischa is still playing hide and seek
All your ideas and efforts to help Mischa have the least stressful transition possible seem to be paying off big time. Her toys were moved about overnight. And she is not the least bit hesitant about coming out for her treats. Her hiding spot last night and today is still on top of the dresser in the closet but behind the ties on a yoga mat. Please let everyone know, all your efforts on her behalf really made a difference.
June 23rd Mischa met the challenge
Mischa and my challenge this week is for her to come out when I am in her room. Churu seems to be irresistible! I really enjoy my times volunteering at the shelter. Your cats have character. Thank goodness Mischa needs to be a one and only.
Jun 28th Nighttime
Mischa is a nighttime prowler now. She climbed over the baby gate at 3am Tues night so we took it down. She was exploring the bedroom at 3 am Wed night and she's been sneaking out and exploring the rest of the house the past two nights - after we are asleep! So, guess what she does all day - sleep and eat. What a character. She does come out and sit and wait at the basecamp door at mealtimes. So, we do get to see her. She still scampers back to her safe place in the closet when I get up at 5am. Wallflower by day, explorer by night. I do believe she's getting a little more comfortable here each day. Her most popular daytime activity is sleeping - and she doesn't smile when I wake her up checking to make sure I know where she is. Enjoy this beautiful day.
Jun 29th Mischa set herself a challenge
5 am, I saw Mischa peeking out the bedroom door at me. I got her to come out for a few shreds of chicken on a dish and then she stood there stared at me and walked out behind me, turned around and went back to her yoga mat on the dresser in the closet where she sleeps for most of the day. Big step for her - we'll just have to eat chicken more often and make sure there are leftovers.
July 5th Mischa being Mischa
I wanted you to know Mischa made it through the violent rainstorm we had and the heat wave just fine. She has moved to under the bed in the main bedroom - which is actually the darkest, quietest place in the house. She is still exploring during the night. What does it say about me when I am excited that I can tell she made it to the farthest corner of the living room because she used the litterbox there? She loves routine and will appear at a distance and wait patiently for about 15 minutes before feeding time. Chris and Ron can stand at a distance and talk to her. I am trying to get her used to my being in the room when she is eating - works sometimes but not always. She's Mischa and we love her. Have a wonderful week. I have to study up on catification so she has options other than under the bed.
Jul 14th 30 days with Mischa
I was allowed to scratch under her chin while giving her a treat on Sunday. I was up at 4:30am this morning and we actually had a mini-2-minute play session. Mischa now walks away instead of dashing forcover, no problem eating, still using the litter box even while transitioning to degradable litter. Her favorite hangout is under the bed, but she comes out during the day and wanders the house if we are outside or just sitting and reading. She is extremely sensitive to noises and retreats to the bedroom at any sound - even the opening of the refrigerator door. She definitely prefers nighttime. Her usual pattern of chasing toy mice and spring toys around the kitchen is 3am and she is so loud it wakes me up because I think there is someone in the house. She will sit at a distance and listen when any of us see her out, stand still and talk to her but when we move - she walks away. Mischa being Mischa. All is well.
Jul 24th Mischa’s Schedule
Mischa seems a little more confident and comfortable around us every day. Her favorite time of day seems to be 4am - 7am. You'll find her playing with toys or rolling in traces of yesterday's catmint or just hanging out in the dining room. She still turns and walks away if you walk too close. Her choice for a treat that she will eat out of my hand this week is tuna fish. Guess she got bored of Churu. Being a morning person, I get to enjoy her in the morning while Ron gets to see what's she's up to during her other favorite time of the day 9pm-midnight. Peache, love and happiness. Carol
5 am, I saw Mischa peeking out the bedroom door at me. I got her to come out for a few shreds of chicken on a dish and then she stood there stared at me and walked out behind me, turned around and went back to her yoga mat on the dresser in the closet where she sleeps for most of the day. Big step for her - we'll just have to eat chicken more often and make sure there are leftovers.
July 5th Mischa being Mischa
I wanted you to know Mischa made it through the violent rainstorm we had and the heat wave just fine. She has moved to under the bed in the main bedroom - which is actually the darkest, quietest place in the house. She is still exploring during the night. What does it say about me when I am excited that I can tell she made it to the farthest corner of the living room because she used the litterbox there? She loves routine and will appear at a distance and wait patiently for about 15 minutes before feeding time. Chris and Ron can stand at a distance and talk to her. I am trying to get her used to my being in the room when she is eating - works sometimes but not always. She's Mischa and we love her. Have a wonderful week. I have to study up on catification so she has options other than under the bed.
Jul 14th 30 days with Mischa
I was allowed to scratch under her chin while giving her a treat on Sunday. I was up at 4:30am this morning and we actually had a mini-2-minute play session. Mischa now walks away instead of dashing forcover, no problem eating, still using the litter box even while transitioning to degradable litter. Her favorite hangout is under the bed, but she comes out during the day and wanders the house if we are outside or just sitting and reading. She is extremely sensitive to noises and retreats to the bedroom at any sound - even the opening of the refrigerator door. She definitely prefers nighttime. Her usual pattern of chasing toy mice and spring toys around the kitchen is 3am and she is so loud it wakes me up because I think there is someone in the house. She will sit at a distance and listen when any of us see her out, stand still and talk to her but when we move - she walks away. Mischa being Mischa. All is well.
Jul 24th Mischa’s Schedule
Mischa seems a little more confident and comfortable around us every day. Her favorite time of day seems to be 4am - 7am. You'll find her playing with toys or rolling in traces of yesterday's catmint or just hanging out in the dining room. She still turns and walks away if you walk too close. Her choice for a treat that she will eat out of my hand this week is tuna fish. Guess she got bored of Churu. Being a morning person, I get to enjoy her in the morning while Ron gets to see what's she's up to during her other favorite time of the day 9pm-midnight. Peache, love and happiness. Carol