Among the lots of dogs and cats at location shelters that require a good home, the story of “Buoy” stands apart.
The 7-year-old black cat was rescued from a sinking boat, according to Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control.
“Buoy is 7 years old, and he was actually rescued from a sinking boat. He was actually abandoned on this boat, and luckily enough somebody noticed him and the coast guard was able to pick him up, save him, and bring him to us,” Melanie Perazzo said.
He is most likely to be extremely caring to his permanently family, once they discover him.
“He’s been through a lot through a relatively short period of time, but his personality, his attitude is just amazing. He loves pets, he loves to cuddle with you. He’s not shy at all, he’s just a great cat and he’s just looking for a new family that will love on him so much, he’s ready for a new home,” Perazzo said.
He weighs about 7 pounds and he’s remained in the shelter because mid-May.
“It’s tough, and he did get a name from it, his name is Buoy. But he’s in great spirits, he’s such a lovable, friendly, social cat, just looking for a new family to love on him,” Perazzo said.
You can adopt Buoy and learn more about him here.
“Very unusual, all we know is that unfortunately he was abandoned so maybe at the time of the sinking boat he was left there, but he was there, he survived, he was just waiting for someone to come get him. And luckily, someone did. And he was rescued and now it’s time for his second chance to find love,” Perazzo said.
You can see all of the dogs, cats, and other animals up for adoption at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control here.
The shelter is striving to “Clear Kennel 1” of its longest homeowner dogs. There are presently 60 adoptable dogs in Kennel 1, and the shelter is above capability.
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control is overcrowded and there’s an excellent requirement for adoptions. If you can’t adopt, you can think about promoting an animal, or contributing products that will make the animals more comfy through the shelter’s Amazon Wish List.
Currently, the shelter is providing a variety of rewards to households who adopt. Adoptions, microchips, vaccines and tags are at a considerably lowered charge.
PBCACC said each adoption will make sure the animals are spayed/neutered, immunized, microchipped and have county license tags. Adopters likewise receive a complimentary Health Care Certificate that uses a complimentary test for their animal from taking part vets, with a cost savings approximately $500, and a bag of Hill’s Science Diet pet food.
Look through the adoptable animals online here. The foster/adoption application is finished face to face, no appointment is required.
The adoption center hours are Monday to Friday, from midday to 6 p.m., Saturday from midday to 5 p.m., Sunday from midday to 4 p.m.
The shelter lies at 7100 Belvedere Rd. in West Palm Beach, simply west of the Florida Turnpike.
For more details, please call (561) 233-1200 or check out www.pbcgov.com/animal
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