As a "no-kill" animal rescue group, sometimes we get left holding the bag-or the cat as it happens! Adopt A Stray has many cats that may not find a family who wants to adopt them. Some have medical issues, others have aggression towards humans or other animals while some are too shy or were just never cute enough to be adopted. These animals have nothing to worry about because we will care for them for the rest of their lives.  You can help care for these animals with a sponsorship donation.  Your name will appear under the animal you sponsor.

Gypsy is a gorgeous white and tabby princess. She once lived at Petsmart, but the volunteers kept on getting slapped when they tried to get her off her high throne and put her in her cage. Gypsy did not care that she hurt them each time they tried to get her...she did not want to be put away. The volunteers would have to tip the condo to finally get her down. It got to the point where it was just too difficult. So the solution was move the condo to a foster home and Gypsy will follow. That was 5 years ago and it took 4 years for her to turn around to the affectionate cat she has become.

Likes: Food, huge head butts, cubby holes and my foster mom

 Dislikes: most humans and new cats

Nikko and Bonito

Sponsored by: Pam Schutte; Michael Koenig

Nikko and Bonito spent over a year in the Petsmart Adoption Center, but consistently hid from potential adopters and cowered when someone tried to pet them. No activity and emotional eating led to 2 obese cats.  They moved into a foster home and after several years both cats have become very affectionate with their foster mom and even some visitors. Despite being on a restrictive diet, both cats remain "chubby" but cute!.  

Nikko:
Likes:  mealtime,  having his tummy rubbed, playing with his brother, being kissed on the head, other cats.
Dislikes:  people he doesn't know, taking pills 

Bonito
Likes:  mealtime; being held with his paws on your shoulder so he can purr in your ear, playing with other cats, sleeping on the bed.
Dislikes: people he doesn't know, going to the vet.

I'd like to sponsor Nikko and Bonito

Crinkle

Sponsored by:  Cindy Goldman

 Crinkle was in bad shape at an animal hoarder’s home. He was neglected and in very poor health. In return for his rescue, this grateful cat has become our kitten tamer.
Crinkle believes it is his job is to nurture and socialize rambunctious, out of control kittens. He gently pins them and grooms them repeatedly until they become loving adoptable cats. The minute Crinkle sees or hears a new kitten he is immediately on the alert to do his job. He has become a vital AAS volunteer.

Likes:  Anyone who will pet him, having his head scratched.

Dislikes: People who make fun of his ear.

I'd like to sponsor Crinkle

Snap

Poppy

Sponsored by: Cindy Goldman

Snap and Poppy were rescued from the same hoarder as Crinkle. The boys tested positive for FIV.  They are currently leading a happy healthy life in their foster home.

Snap:
Likes: marching professionally in a band, nipping and pulling the thin layer of skin on the under side of your arm, snuggling with Poppy  

Dislikes: being ignored and not getting his enough lovin'

Poppy
Likes: sleeping and snuggling with Snap, sitting on a humans lap

Dislikes: going to the vet and getting a dental

I'd like to sponsor Snap and Poppy

Dorian

Sponsored by:  Desi Rodriquez

Dorian, a gorgeous black cat with big gold eyes was living at the Pembroke Pines Petsmart waiting to be adopted when he progressively became less and less active until he hardly moved from his bed.  A visit to the vet found that he had a problem with his spine.  Some intense medical care and acupuncture has reduced his pain and he his currently leading a normal cat life in his foster home.

Likes: one on one time with my foster mom.   

Dislikes: new fosters that come into my foster home