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Beaker

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Domestic Short Hair

About Beaker

Umatilla, FL

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Medium
(7-11 lbs)
Coat: Short
Tabby (Buff / Tan / Fawn)

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Playful
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Beaker’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Beaker's Story

Beaker arrived at our shelter as a scared five-month-old kitten in August 2025. He was found after living his kittenhood in a hotel parking lot. In November, Beaker wasn’t acting himself. His fur looked unkempt; he didn’t want to play with toys, nor would he eat. Beaker’s bloodwork looked fine, other than his AG Ratio being 0.2, which indicated that he had a serious illness called Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). Shortly after getting Beaker’s results, we started him on meds. The medication worked so quickly! Within a day, Beaker was eating on his own, his coat changed in a few days, and he was back to playing within the week. The treatment for FIP requires meds for 84 days (12 weeks) with blood work being rerun a week prior to the meds being complete. Beaker’s bloodwork came back perfect, and his AG Ratio was up to 0.8 (anything over 0.5 is normal). Beaker will be happy to go back to playing and meeting new friends in our Kitty Kottage and to being a “real” kitty again. His vet has cleared Beaker to begin the search for his new home. He is currently 10 months old, and while he is shy around new people, he is the sweetest boy. He loves to be held like a baby or up on your chest with his paws on your shoulder. He is also very playful and does well with other cats (yes, he can live with them). Our sweet Beaker would make a very special companion!

Beaker arrived at our shelter as a scared five-month-old kitten in August 2025. He was found after living his kittenhood in a hotel parking lot. In November, Beaker wasn’t acting himself. His fur looked unkempt; he didn’t want to play with toys, nor would he eat. Beaker’s bloodwork looked fine, other than his AG Ratio being 0.2, which indicated that he had a serious illness called Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). Shortly after getting Beaker’s results, we started him on meds. The medication worked so quickly! Within a day, Beaker was eating on his own, his coat changed in a few days, and he was back to playing within the week. The treatment for FIP requires meds for 84 days (12 weeks) with blood work being rerun a week prior to the meds being complete. Beaker’s bloodwork came back perfect, and his AG Ratio was up to 0.8 (anything over 0.5 is normal). Beaker will be happy to go back to playing and meeting new friends in our Kitty Kottage and to being a “real” kitty again. His vet has cleared Beaker to begin the search for

Beaker arrived at our shelter as a scared five-month-old kitten in August 2025. He was found after living his kittenhood in a hotel parking lot. In November, Beaker wasn’t acting himself. His fur looked unkempt; he didn’t want to play with toys, nor would he eat. Beaker’s bloodwork looked fine, other than his AG Ratio being 0.2, which indicated that he had a serious illness called Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). Shortly after getting Beaker’s results, we started him on meds. The medication worked so quickly! Within a day, Beaker was eating on his own, his coat changed in a few days, and he was back to playing within the week. The treatment for FIP requires meds for 84 days (12 weeks) with blood work being rerun a week prior to the meds being complete. Beaker’s bloodwork came back perfect, and his AG Ratio was up to 0.8 (anything over 0.5 is normal). Beaker will be happy to go back to playing and meeting new friends in our Kitty Kottage and to being a “real” kitty again. His vet has cleared Beaker to begin the search for his new home. He is currently 10 months old, and while he is shy around new people, he is the sweetest boy. He loves to be held like a baby or up on your chest with his paws on your shoulder. He is also very playful and does well with other cats (yes, he can live with them). Our sweet Beaker would make a very special companion!

How To Adopt

Beaker was listed as ADOPTABLE by Humane Society of Lake County
How can I adopt Beaker?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Humane Society of Lake County. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Beaker is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Humane Society of Lake County for details on the pet.
When can I meet Beaker?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Humane Society of Lake County will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Beaker, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Humane Society of Lake County, and they'll be happy to help!
Humane Society of Lake County's Adoption Policy
All potential adopters must complete an Adoption Application. HSLC staff will review all applications and reserve the right to deny any application. All adopters must provide a valid photo ID and must be at least 18 years old. Dog Adoption Fee: $150.00 ($200 for dogs completing training program) Includes up-to-date vaccines (for their age), microchip, spay/neuter, heartworm tested and on flea & tick preventatives. Any dog waiting to be spayed or neutered can be pre-adopted. That dog may not go home until after it has been spayed or neutered. Dog Adoption Application: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/LCFL/Dog Cat Adoption Fee: $75.00 Includes up-to-date vaccines (for their age), microchip, spay/neuter, FeLV and FIV tested and on flea & tick preventatives. Any cat waiting to be spayed or neutered can be pre-adopted. That cat may not go home until after it has been spayed or neutered. Cat Adoption Application: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/LCFL/Cat

Beaker is from Humane Society of Lake County

[Umatilla, FL]

Our Mission
Humane Society of Lake County is a 501(c)(3) no-kill animal shelter. Founded in 1976 as an organization solely for charitable purposes and has the general responsibility to operate for the advancement of humane treatment and the prevention of cruelty to animals. The Humane Society of Lake County (HSLC) is not an affiliate...
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Location
16435 McKinley Rd Umatilla, FL, 32784

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