Please welcome Cinderella to Handsome Dan’s Rescue. This senior pit bull type cat has quite the story to tell and although it has not been a fairy tale thus far, we are determined to make sure she has a very, very happily ever after. Way back in January, this sweet girl was found covered in ash and soot with smoke filling her lungs after a house fire in Providence. She was rescued by a firefighter and taken to Providence Animal Care and Control for safe keeping. Sadly, she was never claimed. The folks at PAC have taken wonderful care of Cinderella for several months, including much costly medical treatment. When Cinderella first came in she needed to spend several days at Bay State Emergency Veterinary hospital because she had significant breathing issues due to smoke inhalation. After she recovered from this initial trauma, she received a much needed dental. Since then Cinderella has been waiting and waiting for someone to adopt her. Unfortunately, due to her age, quiet nature, and some reoccurring runny eyes, she has just had no one interested in giving her a home. A few weeks ago, the Director of PAC, reached out to see if we could help. Shelter life was beginning to take its’ toll on Cinderella and she really wanted to see her in a home. The timing was perfect, since one of our cat fosters, Lauren, had space! You will remember, Lauren recently fostered senior Stanley and since he did so well in her home, we knew this was the place for Cinderella to thrive. We are happy to report after being with Lauren for a week and a half, Cinderella is doing wonderfully. She is somewhat shy so it took several days for her to feel comfortable enough to come out and get her photo taken. Now, she is spending more and more time hanging out with Lauren and less and less time hiding! Three cheers for foster homes!! We are now in search of Cinderella’s forever home. She would do best where she can be the boss kitty. She has lived with a low-key small dog, as well as, a bunny and did great! If you are interested in Cinderella, please fill out an application http://www.handsomedansrescue.org/adoption-application/

Stanley is a quiet reserved older gent of a cat looking for a new home. Found as a stray in Cranston he found his way to the shelter and sadly being black and older was overlooked by adopters. Stanley developed an upper respiratory infection while waiting to be adopted, and we were concerned about his being able to recuperate in a shelter environment so took him into foster care. Since becoming a Handsome Dan’s Rescue Pit Bull Type Cat, Stanley is thriving. We found that he had a thyroid condition that was preventing him from putting on much needed weight. Now that he has been on medication and his thyroid is functioning correctly, he has put on some weight and is very content. We think Stanley would do fine an a home with other mellow cats. His favorite things are pets, wet food, and fuzzy warm blankets. If interested in learning more about Stanley, please email his foster mom at TTorres@aspectsinc.com