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Some of the world's BEST cats just need some extra love and care!
ARAS has lots of special needs kitties that have a lot of love to give, but just need a little extra attention. This can range from as little extra effort as keeping them on a special diet, to making sure they are the only kitty in the household. These are just a few of the special needs kitties we have at the shelter. Regardless of their needs, these kitties need homes just like any others and because of their special status, they often get overlooked because no one wants to take the time. A few of these kitties are badly in need of foster care. If you are interested, please print and fill out our Foster Application and either bring it to the shelter or mail it to 2390 S. Delaware St. Denver, Co 80223.

(Updated 9/23/09)
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Billie Bob, here since 6/26/07, is sociable but under-socialized. He will rub against your legs and purr to be petted but will strike out at any cat who approaches while he is being petted. He doesn't really like to be picked up, but will tolerate it for a short time. Billie Bob came to the shelter when he and 3 others were found in a home with their deceased owner. This is a cat for experienced cat owners only, please. He is extremely timid in new situations and will hide and protect himself until he feels secure again. Click on his photo to see another photo of him, then click here to to see his photos and video. updated 8/19/09
Kuba is a somewhat shy adult that loves to give head bumps and will spend a good part of the day trying to take all of your attention. He was found living with a feral colony and was too sweet and loving to return to the outdoor life, and attempts to find the person who gave him a nice collar with a heart shaped i.d. tag failed. He is the perfect cat if you have kittens or another cat, he loves to wash them and snuggle. He is leery of loud noises, bold male cats, sudden movements, vehicle noise, and cat fights.
Update from early August: Kuba has been moved to the Shy Room and will occasionally go outside to sit in the sun. He is coping with the change as well as can be expected, and is always ready for pets and short visits around the shelter. His ideal home is a quiet, gentle one with experienced cat owners. He will have to be coaxed out from under the bed at first, but he is easily won over! Click here to see his photoset, and click on his photo to see one more. updated 8/25/09
Miranda, 4 years, has been at ARAS since she was a kitten. She loves to sunbathe on top of the cages in the kitten room and will play with the toys and fresh catnip stalks if the room is fairly quiet. She has never seen a dog face to face, the only children she has encountered are shelter visitors, and has ventured outside of the kitten room only once. She is gentle, soft and petable and will come when called. Her one adoption experience ended with her coming back to the shelter 2 days later because she hid under the bed and would not come out to eat or drink. With an experienced, attentive and patient owner, Miranda would bloom into a lovely lap cat. Click on her photo to see another, click here to watch her videos and see all of her photos! updated 8/19/09
Katie's owner had been transferred overseas, and at her delicate age of 14 years it would be far too risky to take her with. She is friendly and yowls for attention with a loud gravely sounding voice, and can have occasional cranky streaks. She would love an understanding new home to live out her senior years. Click on her photo to see 1 more photo, click here to to see her other photos. updated 8/19/09
Mary is a 9 year old fluffy shy female. She was returned to the shelter when her owner could no longer care for her. She gets along well with cats, and would do best in a quiet home with no young children. Mary has been with us since 2008. Click on her photo to see 1 more photo, click here to to see her other photos. updated 8/19/09
Adopted! Sandy
is a large, long and lanky boy who's been with us since 10/31/2006. His loving owner who adopted him as a young cat came under dire circumstances and tearfully gave him back to us. He's a sweet boy who deserves so much more attention and affection than the shelter staff and volunteers can give him. Sandy would be best in a home with one or two easy going cats as he is easily intimidated. He attended an event at Tagawa's where he was petted by 20+ children, many very young ones. He was gentle and loving with them. There were dogs nearby and he did not seem to react to them. Click on his photo to see another, and see his other photos here.

Updated 12/06/09
Lady Noir
has been at the shelter since March 2007. She was found as an extremely shy stray at an apartment complex with an abcess on her back. Once that healed, she became a little friendlier, and started to stay out of the condos more in the Kitten Room. A few months ago she discovered Sam, a tabby permanent resident at the shelter. She started to stick to him like glue, and he taught her how to love people and ask for petting and treats. She's barely shy at all now, but to avoid a relapse, would need a quiet, patient home with owners that will wait for her to become brave again after the trauma of rehoming. Click on her photo to see another, and see her other photos here! updated 9/30/09
Calypso, AKA Patches needs a home where his people would be there with him most, if not all, of the time. He is very lonely when by himself or with another cat companion and shows this by occasionally not using his litter pan. He loves to be carried, petted and talked to. Click on his photo to see another, click here to see his photoset! updated 8/18/09
Zoey is a 7 year old very timid pastel calico, declawed in front. Her previous owner said she likes quiet, and dislikes alot of people and attention all at once. She is good with other cats, good with dogs and is shy around kids.
Zoey has been at the shelter since 2/5/09 and is having trouble adjusting to the shelter environment, hiding all the time under cages in the Shy Room. She would love to have her own home again, or even a long term foster family. When she receives one-on-one attention, she purrs and rolls over for belly rubs and is a normal cat. updated 8/18/09
Bojetta is 1 1/2 years old, undersocialized and still very timid of people she doesn't know. If you are slow and careful, she will allow you to pet her. This is a cat for experienced cat owners, please.

Update 9/21/09: Bojetta has progressed from the Kitten Room to the Office where she is social, but not really touchable. She does listen intently when spoken to, and seems to be interested in what is being said. Click on her photo to see another, click here to to see her photos on Flickr. updated 9/23/09
Lil Dove came to ARAS as a homeless mother of a large litter of colorful babies in 2008. She is very sweet and quiet, but tends to become overstimulated when petted for too long and will nip and scratch. We think she is about 2-3 years old. Her favorite past times are hanging out in the kitten room, and sleeping in high places. Click on her photo to see another, click here to to see her photos and video! updated 8/18/09
Churchill is an older adult, declawed in front that was found living outdoors and brought to the shelter in terrible condition. In just a couple weeks he has put on weight and had all of the mats and grease trimmed out of his silky fur. He's feeling much better and is ready for a new indoor only home where he can spend his golden years in safety and comfort. Click on his photo to see another, click here to to see his photos and video on Flickr. updated 8/18/09
Fina is another shelter favorite. She's still a tiny, active kitty at her senior age; toothless, and very, very soft coated. She adores petting and special treats like a small spoonful of Gerber Chicken (no onions) baby food. She is in good health, and is adoptable. Fina is perfect for someone who wants a quiet lap cuddler, however she usually dislikes being picked up, held, and cuddled. Click on her photo to see another photo of this cat, and click here to to see her photos on Flickr! updated 8/18/09
Juniper is a strong willed, independent young adult who loves to be around people. She loves to play, but keep your hands out of her way! She does not enjoy being picked up and cuddled, but will allow a head scratch and ear rub now and again. She would do best in a home that has one other cat, or no other cats, and no small children. Click on her photo to see another photo. See her photos and videos! updated 8/18/09
Chessa, currently in foster care, an only child for 9 long years, was adopted 9 years ago and returned when her owners couldn't take her with them when they moved. She does best at the shelter with just one or two calm cats as she gets very lonely by herself, and overstimulated with many. Chessa is a purring, face-patting, pet-me-while-you-work cat! Click on her photo to see 1 more photo, click here to to see her photos and videos! updated 8/18/09


Ramona has been ADOPTED! She is a 3 year old sweetheart with Irritable Bowl Disease. This condition causes her to not digest food properly, have runny stools, and sometimes pain in her abdomen. She is on a special diet food and daily medication. Her favorite things to do are to be there with you whatever you are doing, and to be in your lap. She would love to have her own home again, or even a long term foster home. Click on her photo to see another photo, click here to see her photoset and to watch her short video! updated 10/17/09
Callie passed away 10/04/09. She was 19 years young and came to ARAS when her elderly owner could no longer care for her. She remained a healthy, loving senior cat while at the shelter and always had loud a gruff voice. Click on her photo to see another photo. updated 10/17/09
After many years at the shelter, Reggie has succumbed to kidney failure. His last moments were spent in the arms of a caring volunteer the evening of 9/3/09.

Reggie is a senior cat with kidney disease. He gets fluids under his skin every day, and an antacid. Administering fluids sq is an easy thing to do. If you are interested in adopting or fostering Reggie, one of our medical staff members can train you how. He loves to be held and petted, have a bit of canned food as a treat and to bask in the warm summer sun. Click on his photo to see another, click here to see his photoset.
Kio has been adopted! She is around 8 years old and declawed on all four feet. She would love a quiet, calm home without young children or dogs. At the shelter she is very quiet, preferring to curl up and sleep most of the day. When petted, she shrinks down and squeezes her eyes shut tight. Kio was in a foster home for 1 year and did react as a normal cat would in a normal household environment. Click on her photo to see another photo, click here to see her photoset and video! updated 9/7/09
 Bumper has been adopted! is a 4 year old yellow neutered male tabby
who is FIV positive. He is a very handsome boy whose former owner had to
give him up due to illness. Click on his photo to see another photo, click here to see his photoset and to watch his video. updated 8/16/09
Michael is a 2-4 year old FIV+ male who was found as a stray in Denver and brought to the shelter on 7/15/07. He is very calm and would prefer to spend the rest of his days indoors in a cozy bed. He's always the first one on the counter when he hears the sound of a food can opening, and must have his own plate as he is a voracious eater. Click on his photo to see another photo, click here to see his photoset and to watch his video! updated 8/18/09
 
 
 
Sophie , now 11, was adopted as a semi-tame older kitten years ago and was returned to the shelter in 2007 when her owners could no longer care for her. She is declawed in front and a little shy, but very sweet and loves to lay in laps. Click on her photo to see another photo, click here to see her photos and video. updated 6/18/09