Iris, Ivie, Ingrid And Isaac: Huntington Adoptable Pets Of The Week

HUNTINGTON, NY — Iris, Ivie, Ingrid and Isaac are the Grateful Paw Cat Shelter's Huntington Pets of the Week.

"These four cuties were part of a backyard colony in Westbury where the babies were friendly but the mom was not and the decision was made to TNR the mom and release back to the homeowners," said Debbie Larkin, president of the shelter. "They were all very timid when they first arrived at the shelter but considering the chaos of trapping them and then separating them
from their mom, that is not surprising. They were immediately checked by our in-house vet and placed in foster car. They have really blossomed in the foster home with the humans, the resident adult cats and the dog."

Iris is the calico/torti mix with the "catitude" personality, according to Larkin. Ivie is the
striped tabby, Ingrid is the dilute gray and Isaac is the dark tabby with white who is the shyest of all but he is slowly coming out of his shell.

"I guess with three sisters who can be bossy he is learning to adjust quickly!" Larkin said.

They all love to explore their new surroundings, run loose in the house, sunbathe in the special sunroom and snuggle together for afternoon naps. They all start purring the minute someone picks them up and they love to be held. They have excellent appetites and will let someone know when they are hungry, especially for snacks. And there isn’t a toy that they don’t like.

All of them often cuddle on the human laps at night while they are watching TV.

"They zip around the house like little racehorses and often end up in odd places, such as the bathtub (minus the water of course) or accidentally get locked in a closet because they are
investigating," Larkin said. "They are constantly purring and playing. Wrestling with each other and chasing their balls and toys keep them occupied. At night, they climb into their crate to sleep."

They have had their initial check up with the shelter's in-house veterinarian and have tested negative for FELV and FIV, been wormed, checked for parasites, have received two sets of vaccines and will be ready for spaying and neutering and the last set of vaccines the first week in August. They will be arriving at the Grateful Paw on Aug. 8 and will be ready for adoption at that time. They are also litter box trained.

Larkin said the foster mom has fallen in love with all of them and while watching TV one night with all of them on the couch with her and her husband, she wrote this little blurb about them:

“I may have found these babies the perfect jobs...employment at City Whiskers Toy Company for cats. They can work in product research, checking out the newest cat entertainment products. They can work five hours per day, three days a week with two snack breaks each day for 15
minutes. They will have free pet health care and kitty litter as a bonus for their extraordinary employment efforts. They will be eligible for retirement benefits once they reach the age of 7. And other benefits include vacationing at CATalina Island and having free medical CAT Scans."

Larkin said this is a foster mom who is trying to get people's attention to come meet the cats.

If you are interested in meeting Iris, Ivie, Ingrid or Isaac, you may call the shelter at 631-757-4517, email cats@laphuntington.org, visit the Facebook page or visit at the Grateful Paw Cat Shelter.

The rescue is at 3 Verleye Ave., East Northport, and visiting hours are Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

The shelter is also open from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday nights only for those who cannot make it during the daytime hours.

"While we are not requiring that you adopt two, it is always easier for them to adjust to new surroundings if they have a buddy," Larkin said. "These babies will be teaching their new families what is expected of them. Those requirements would be courses in tummy rubs, play time, snack time, food selection and their sleeping arrangements!"