Jonah is approaching his first anniversary at our shelter. He came in as a stray and was initially a little nervous and cautious. With some patience and love, he has warmed up right away and is now a big, silly love bug. Jonah enjoys spending his days playing with ping pong balls (his favorite toy), eating yummy wet food, and getting his head scratched. He loves it when our volunteers play with him using wand toys.

Jonah is FIV positive. FIV is a bloodborne viral infection that weakens a cat’s immune system, making them susceptible to other infections and illnesses, similar to HIV in humans. It is primarily spread through deep bite wounds. While there is no cure, FIV-positive cats can still live long, healthy lives with proper care, including a nutritious diet, regular veterinary check-ups, and keeping them indoors to prevent further spread and exposure to other diseases. Please consider
adopting cats with special needs or FIV. They often spend months to years at a shelter waiting for their forever home. Jonah is a very special boy; he is independent yet loves his humans and attention.

This handsome boy came to us as a stray, and we estimate him to be around 2 years old.
Franklin is anxious here at the shelter, but we have found that he really enjoys outside time, and that has been helping his transition to shelter life. Our dedicated kennel staff has been working hard with him on leash training and basic commands, and he has been very receptive to training.
Franklin is house-trained and has not been destructive with toys or bedding in his kennel. He is a young dog with lots of energy and will need continued training in a home to ensure a successful adoption.

Franklin is curious about other dogs here at the shelter, and he has the potential to live with other dogs, with proper introduction. We are unsure about his history with children, and because of his age and energy level, he may be too much for young children. Franklin is a sweet, gentle boy, patiently waiting to find his new family.

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. Those interested in adopting a pet from RPC can visit the shelter on Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Most of the adoptable pets and the adoption application can be found online on the shelter’s website at www.responsiblepetcare.org.

Responsible Pet Care operates a thrift shop called Pawsibilities. It is located at 132 Waterford Road in Norway, and is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations of clean, usable household items are accepted during shop hours. Funds raised at Pawsibilities support RPC. For answers to questions about adopting or fostering a pet, or to find out about a lost animal, call RPC after noon at 743-8679.