Dudley

PLEASE CONTACT "Cherish West" [email protected] (743) 202-4013 text only if you are interested in adopting! Dudley is a special needs little man who has feline hypothyroidism. This is a congenital disorder (something he was born with). Because of this disease, he will need to be on medication for the rest of his life, and receive routine bloodwork with a veterinarian every 3 or 4 months. He will also always remain small statured, and may develop several other health problems overtime as a result of his condition. You can read more about this condition here: https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/endocrine/c_ct_hypothyroidism Dudley is a very sweet, very special little man. It was clear from a young age that Dudley wasn't keeping up with his siblings, and sure enough it was found that he had feline hypothyroidism. He's been on the medication for a little while now, and he is already improving! He has grown quite a bit, and is more active. He still is a little cross-eyed though! Dudley is definitely on the lazy side, and enjoys cuddling in your lap and watching TV with you. He does like to wrestle with hands and toes, but is learning to do so gently. He loves to look out the window at the birds! He also LOVES to eat! Dudley is looking for a special home that can accommodate his needs both physically, emotionally, and financially. He needs a family that can keep tabs on his health, and stick to his medication requirements. If you are looking for a unique and loving little guy like Dudley, let us know! ***Dudley is available through a partner location in Pennsylvania, but he is originally adoptable through an organization in North Carolina (Humane Society of Davidson County). All meet and greets will be occurring locally to Waynesboro, PA, and adoptions will be permitted throughout PA, MD, VA, WV, and NC*** Humane Society of Davidson County Physical Address: 1120 Piedmont Dr, Lexington, NC 27295 Mailing Address: PO Box 1791, Lexington, NC 27293 www.humanesocietyofdavidsoncounty.org All cats are provided with age-appropriate vaccines, spayed/neutered, dewormed, microchipped, and FeLV/FIV tested. Adoption fees: Kittens less than 6 months old : $150 6 months to 7 years old : $100 Over 7 years old: $50 OUR ADOPTION PROCESS 1) Submit adoption application and wait for response from volunteer (this may take up to 2 weeks) 2) A volunteer will speak with your veterinarian and make sure that your current and previous pets were cared for appropriately, which includes the following: a) All current pets in the household are up to date on core vaccinations b) All cats in the home are FeLV/FIV tested and negative, dogs are heartworm tested and on prevention c) Current pets have had recent and regular exams with your vet (within the last year and every year since ownership) d) Any previous animals were seen by your vet regularly (at least every year) and that at the end of their life they were cared for appropriately according to the veterinarian's recommendation. 3) A volunteer will call your personal reference and discuss your history with pets and how they were taken care of 4) A volunteer will reach out to you and let you know if your application and references were approved 5) If approved, you will schedule a meet and greet with the pet of interest to see if they are what you are looking for and get to know them 6) If you choose to go forward with the adoption, a volunteer will schedule a home visit where your home is evaluated to make sure it is safe for the new pet and that all current pets are in good health 7) As long as the home check goes well, you can take the pet home! 8) Enjoy your new pet and send us updates often, we love happy tails!