Tasha Tortoiseshell & Domestic Short Hair Mix Clayville, RI

Tasha arrived at the shelter at the end of November and now that she's seen the vet she is ready for a real home! She's a very sweet cat with her humans, and she has the disposition of a cat that will be good with older children who might like a gentle, affectionate cat and not necessarily a very playful and active one. She is easy to hold and love, and will probably make a nice lap cat. But she is a bit put out by the other cats, so a home with no other cats is probably best for Tasha. She met a shelter dog and the results were mixed -- Tasha's reaction was neither aggressive, nor defensive, so she might be okay in a home with an elder, less active dog.

Tasha is estimated to be 7 years old, is box-trained, spayed, current on vaccinations, and tested negative for FIV and feline leukemia. Adoption fee for adult cats is $50 (cash or check only, please). For more information or an adoption application, email ClayvilleCritters@cox.net, call the shelter at (401) 647-7200, or visit the shelter during regular hours: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 7 to 11 a.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

You can also find a downloadable application by scrolling down the Town of Scituate's Animal Control page at http://www.scituateri.org/departments/animal_control/