Two tiny kittens sat atop a refrigerator in a Madera home while 100 dogs roamed below. They huddled together, their eyes nearly stuck shut from infection and their thin bodies ravaged by parasites. Luckily, when this hoarding case was exposed, rescuers swept the kittens to safety and they were able to join a group of puppies headed to the Santa Cruz SPCA and are now available for adoption.
After recovering mind, body and spirit in a wonderful foster home, these two four-month old princesses are waiting for their happily ever after. Both kittens have made huge strides to sweet and snuggly.
Ariel is an adorable Domestic Shorthaired tortoiseshell and has a “charming” personality. She loves to play with toys and enjoys romping around the house, she even comes when called! While she does enjoy fun, she also loves to cuddle and will seek out a warm lap and will happily nap with you. She quickly made friends with the dogs in her foster home and would even allow them to groom her, purring as he ears were licked. Ariel was born with a minor congenital eye condition that requires no medical care but does cause a cloudy appearance which may hinder her vision but we do not believe her to be blind.
Belle is a beautiful light gray tabby Domestic Shorthair with stunning copper colored eyes. She’s ready to steal hearts with her sweet and affectionate personality. Once she is in a comfortable environment, she loves to explore her surroundings and is an active little girl who loves to play with anything that might possibly play back. Like Ariel, Belle quite enjoys the company of the dogs in the house and will rub up alongside them and then play with their wagging tails.
We would love to see these two sisters go to a home together. We can see them doing wonderful in a home with kids, others cats and obviously dogs. These two sweeties have been through a lot. Won’t you take them out of the shelter and into your home for good? Show them the true meaning of a whole new world!
If you would like to help animals like Ariel and Belle or if you’d like to help replenish the Second Chance Fund to help pay for emergency surgical procedures, please consider donating to the Santa Cruz SPCA. The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and receives no government funding, relying solely on public donations to run its many programs that benefit the animals and people of our community.
For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www.santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is located at the Capitola Mall near Target and is open on Friday from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm.