Cat Sheltered For More Than Half Her Life Needs Forever Home In Somerset County

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Whiskey has been waiting for 548 days at the Somerset Regional Animals Shelter wondering if she will ever find her "forever" home.

The two-and-a-half-year-old Tabby cat has been sheltered for a year and a half. That’s more than half her young life.

To help this poor kitty, the Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter(FOSRAS) are reaching out to the community to help find her a loving home.

"Sometimes it takes a village to find a pet a home. Village - Whiskey needs your help!" said FOSRAS.

Whiskey is described as fun, very loving, sassy, and "like any Queen in search of a new castle, she tends to like things on her terms."

"She is a lovable girl who gives kisses, enjoys lots of pets while warming your lap, and — when she knows you — even appreciates a gentle belly rub. She’s all about head rubs and meeting new people. She will often come greet you when you visit her in the shelter break room," said FOSRAS.

Whiskey loves to play especially with feather wands, toy mice, and noisy balls that light up. While she can play a little rough, her ideal home may include older kids who understand how to respect a cat’s space.

She prefers to be the only pet, as she likes the company of humans above all creatures.

"Whiskey truly deserves a great home," said FOSRAS.

The shelter at 100 Commons Way in Bridgewater is open daily from noon to 3:30 p.m. Whiskey is located in the shelter's (cage-free) break room where she can roam about, watch the birds outside, and climb on the cat tree to collect head pets.

SRAS is a nonprofit organization that services pets in the Somerset County area. The shelter is always in need of donations. For more information on making donations or adoptions visit srasnj.org or facebook.com/somersetregionalanimalshelter.

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