Harper

Young
Female
Medium

Domestic Short Hair
Tabby

Harper

Current Location

Gaithersburg, MD

Breed

Domestic Short Hair&TabbyMix

Physical Traits

Behavior

Personality

Social and Friendly

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Harper's Compatibility

This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.
This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.
This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.
This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$100

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Harper's Story

Harper is a beautiful 3-year-old calico with soft, patchwork coloring and a gentle spirit that is just beginning to shine through. She was discovered spending several months quietly visiting a neighborhood backyard, likely after escaping or being left behind by a previous home. Although she was already spayed, she had no microchip and no one came forward to claim her. The homeowner who noticed her was unfortunately allergic and unable to keep her, so Harper was brought to the county shelter in hopes she could find a safe future indoors. When Harper first arrived at her foster home, the big changes felt overwhelming. She spent much of her first week tucked safely away and ate very little. During the second week, however, her foster discovered that Harper loves wet food with gravy, and her appetite quickly returned. Since then, she has been eating well and using the litter box perfectly. Harper still feels nervous and cautious, which makes sense after surviving on her own outdoors for at least three months. She enjoys relaxing in a sunny window and watching the world outside. Recently she has begun allowing brief pets and gentle touches, a wonderful sign that her trust is growing. With patience, kindness, and time, Harper is very likely to blossom into a loving and devoted companion. Calico cats are supposed to be symbols of good luck - maybe Harper is yours! Please visit our website www.awlmc.org to learn more about this amazing cat and to see other available cats.

Harper is a beautiful 3-year-old calico with soft, patchwork coloring and a gentle spirit that is just beginning to shine through. She was discovered spending several months quietly visiting a neighborhood backyard, likely after escaping or being left behind by a previous home. Although she was already spayed, she had no microchip and no one came forward to claim her. The homeowner who noticed her was unfortunately allergic and unable to keep her, so Harper was brought to the county shelter in hopes she could find a safe future indoors.

When Harper first arrived at her foster home, the big changes felt overwhelming. She spent much of her first week tucked safely away and ate very little. During the second week, however, her foster discovered that Harper loves wet food with gravy, and her appetite quickly returned. Since then, she has been eating well and using the litter box perfectly.

Harper still feels nervous and cautious, which makes sense after surviving on her own outdoors for at least three months. She enjoys relaxing in a sunny window and watching the world outside. Recently she has begun allowing brief pets and gentle touches, a wonderful sign that her trust is growing. With patience, kindness, and time, Harper is very likely to blossom into a lov

Consider Harper for adoption?

How To Adopt

Harper was listed as Adoptable by Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County

How can I adopt Harper?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Animal Welfare League of Montgomery 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 Harper 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 Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County for details on the pet.

When can I meet Harper?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Harper, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County, and they'll be happy to help!

Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County's Adoption Policy

Introduction To Adopting Thank you for thinking of AWLMC and our cats when considering adoption. We have many cats and kittens to choose from and hope that one will steal your heart and become a part of your family and life. The AWLMC adoption program ensures that our cats and kittens are placed into responsible and loving forever homes. Cats can live up to and even beyond 20 years. When deciding to adopt a cat or kitten please keep this time commitment in mind. Pets are part of the family and they need to be considered when decisions are made that change your household. A yearly visit to the veterinarian for a general check-up and vaccinations is necessary to ensure your cat is and remains healthy. We hope the information provided here gives you an understanding about AWLMC and helps you make an informed decision on adopting. We have cats of various ages, looks, and personalities. Some of our cats play with and do well living with other pets while others prefer to be the only cat in the home. Some of our cats need an adults only home, while others will thrive in a busy active household. We talk with you and take all of this into consideration when helping you look for a new furry family member. Most of our adult cats are in our shelter in Olde Towne Gaithersburg. Some adult cats live in foster homes and come to the shelter just for an adoption appointment. All of our cats less than one year old are in foster homes and come to the shelter just for adoption appointments. Because kittens do best with a playmate their own age, our kittens generally are adopted in pairs. However, each adoption is treated individually and occasionally exceptions are made. You can speak with an adoption counselor about your case and what would be best. What AWLMC Expects of You If you find a cat or kitten on our website and would like more information, please email our adoptions team at adopt@awlmc.org. An adoption counselor will correspond with you and email you an application form which you can fill out online and email back directly. It is our policy that we meet all individuals, adults and children, living in the household. Due to COVID-19, we are conducting these meetings via FaceTime or zoom. This will give us the opportunity to learn a little more about you and it will give you the opportunity to ask questions. To complete an adoption from AWLMC, we need to see a driver’s license. If you rent, we need to speak to your landlord/property manager to confirm you can have pets. You will need to provide the name and contact information for your veterinarian’s office and the name and contact information for one personal reference. If you do not currently have a veterinarian, you will need to provide the name and contact information for two personal references. A counselor will call your landlord/property manager, if applicable, your veterinarian’s office and/or your references. Once the calls have been made, the adoption counselor will follow-up with you via email or phone to confirm with you that your application has been approved. The counselor will then schedule an appointment with you at our shelter to meet the cat, where the adoption will also be finalized. You will sign a contract and pay the adoption fee at that time. COVID-19 Safety Measures at the Shelter Your temperature will be taken prior to entering the main area of our shelter. We ask that our visitors wash hands, wear a mask, and maintain social distancing. You can meet your cat in one of the rooms that we have designated specifically for our adoption appointments. If you wish to see other cats, they will be brought to you in this room. This room is sanitized after every visitor. Only one family/visitor is allowed into the shelter at a given time. Cost to Adopt from AWLMC The adoption fees are designed to offset the costs of care incurred by the AWLMC. All AWLMC animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped prior to adoption. Typical adoption fees are listed below. We offer special promotions and discounts throughout the year. We currently accept only check or cash. - One Adult: $100 - Bonded Adult Pair: $150 - Single Kitten: $125 - Two Kittens: $200