We’re happy to report that Xena has found her forever family.

Xena ended up at Hamilton Animal Services as a stray. She had severe ear mites when she arrived, so the shelter treated them while she waited out her stray time. No owner came forward to claim Xena, and the shelter had her spayed through the OVC student program. Unfortunately the shelter couldn’t put Xena into their adoption program because she developed an upper respiratory virus shortly after her spay. We were happy to get this pretty girl out of the shelter and into a loving foster home. She’s been doing great at her foster home and slowly came out of her shell over time. The medication for the respiratory issue did its job, and she’s doing great. Xena is now ready to find her forever home! She hasn’t been around any other cats or dogs since coming into our care, so we’re not sure how she would be with them.

Here’s a note from Xena’s foster home:
“This sweet girl has so much going for her. She is a black beauty with big green eyes and a gentle temperament. She loves to play with her toys and especially enjoys if you play with her and her toys. She is also very fond of stretching out and cuddling up next to you. Xena was shy for the first few days and then quickly became curious and felt safe to be herself. Her go-to move to show you she trusts you is rolling over and showing her belly with her paws in the air. She is great with kids and loves attention but is also content to relax and rest. Xena has a quiet meow and only speaks when you are preparing her food because she is super excited. Any home would be better for having her in it!”

Please adopt Xena!