Scheduled Adoption Events

Please review our Adoption Process before filling out an application.  If you would like to try a Foster to Adopt trial, please fill out an Adoption Application. 

If you are only interested in temporarily Fostering one of our rescues, please fill out a Foster Application.

Meet Frannie!

07/2025
Frannie is an ARWOB Alumni whos mom passed away early May 2025 and had left a written request we are contacte upon her passing. Frannie was originally fostered by her mom back in 2015 when she was just a young cat who was in the local SD county shelter and needed to be exited out for medical reasons. We had taken her and her foster mom nursed her back to health, she of couhrse fell in love and adopted Frannie. Back then Fran used to live with multiple dogs of different sizes cats and one macaw. Life happened and her mom and her moved around for the past couple of years and she lived as the only cat.. When her mom passed Frannie came to live at casa de ARWOB and fell under depression it was hard to get frannie to eat of course loosing her mom was devasting for her and it took her some time to come to terms with her loss. Thankfully in June she made a turn around and started eating for us in good schedule. She was then slowly incorporated into the rest of the household where many foster cats of different ages and sizes lived with her. She adjusted well to the felines and prefered to be alone by the dogs. She is a 'stand your ground' kinda gal so she won't be bullied by anyone dog, cat or human alike! Triming her nails can be achieved by less is better methology, do not scruff this kitty, do not man handle her, go easy, gentle and she will cooperate which is important to know if she where to also go to vet visits ha ha

Since frannie came to ARWOB in May 2025 her medical was updated, she is in good health and for a senior cat she has a wonderful coat, body condition strong and healthy, her mouth is not bad either! She has not had a dental but doesn't seem to need one either. As of November 2025 she did develop a little cyst we are waiting for it to heal/go on its own in case you inquire about her.

Thankfully in September she was lucky to find a foster family where she has been the only pet and shares the home with 2 adults in an apartment setting. We are sure she loves all the attention for herself and we will update with her new foster notes soon. 




The notes below are from 2015 her original biography for adoption when she was a young adult cat.
Her foster mom says:"Frannie is great with other pets there at the house: dogs (all sizes), cats, bunnies and their macaw. She playfuly stalks, paw boops, initiates "mock chases", and sleeps on the couch next to their smallest (25 Pound) dog. She is really loving and actively seeks human contact, but on her own terms. She is one resilient little girl, and she is not the skittish/overly cautious cat type when it comes to unknown things; she is really smart and inquisitive."

'She follows us (her foster mom and dad) as a shadow when we move around the house. Having Frannie around is really like having a 4th dog! She is a licker: she will sit by you and lick your fingers when she wants attention (she also does the 'love nibble' thing, but in a gentle way). Frannie's favorite toy is anything with a stick. She has a 'stick fetish' and loves picking up anything stick-like and manipulating it... from toys to silverware to plant helpers. Her favorite activity is meditating/napping in a sunshine puddle (by a window with a screen) while watching the yard's bugs and birds. She is the Lara Croft of kitties: there is no cupboard she has left unturned, no cabinet top she hasn't mapped, and has been observed tunning along the top of the window blind railing... she LOVES to observe from lofty places!"

Frannie is looking for a forever home but also a long term foster who can help us and her wait out the time that is needed until her forever family finds her. She has had a rough life and there are some specifics to her foster or forever family like no children or teenagers and, preferably a cat savvy adopter/foster like she has now, who with love and patience has done wonders with her over the past three months. If you are interested in Frannie Please email us or submit an application online TODAY!

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