Shakira

Shakira Shakira! She is not a Grammy award-winning singer, but she very well could be an award-winning cutie. She is about four years old and came to us back in October after her owners surrendered her to us. She is shy at the shelter and likes the safety of her hideaway bed. It will most likely take some time for her to get used to you and your home but we have no doubt she will be the sweetest girl once she is comfortable. Shy cats are often overlooked in the shelter but it’s so rewarding to watch them come out of their shells and blossom with patience, time, and a feeling of being safe. We have not tested her with cats but we think she will be just fine. Meet Shakira during our open hours or by appointment on other days. Fill out our application at www.responsiblepetcare.org/cats to get preapproved.

Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills is a no-kill, non-profit shelter and adoption center for cats and dogs, and the holding area for stray dogs for 12 towns in Oxford County. The shelter is located at 9 Swallow Road in Paris and is open for general visits or cat adoptions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. (Other days by appointment; dog visits are always by appointment).

Responsible Pet Care operates a thrift shop called Pawsibilities. It is located at 132 Waterford Road in Norway and the store hours are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All the money raised at Pawsibilities supports RPC. For answers to questions about adopting or fostering a pet, or to make an inquiry about a lost animal, call RPC after noon at 743-8679.