San Andreas, CA…Meet Ellis (A061249), also known as Poppa, a 12-year-old male tabby cat with an A+ personality and a heart full of love. There’s something especially touching about a senior animal who still has so much affection to give. Ellis, affectionately known as Poppa, is one of those special cats. At 12 years old, this sweet gentleman has reached the stage of life when companionship and a comfortable place to call home mean more than ever. And if there’s one thing Ellis has in abundance, it’s love.

Ellis is wonderfully affectionate and seems to adore everyone he meets. He craves attention and human companionship, making it clear that he’d much rather be spending time with someone than keeping to himself. His friendly, loving nature has earned him an A+ personality rating from those who know him, and it’s easy to imagine how much joy he could bring to a home of his own.

Senior cats have a special kind of charm. They’ve moved beyond the whirlwind of kittenhood and often have a wonderful appreciation for life’s quieter pleasures. For Ellis, the opportunity to share his days with someone who enjoys his company could be the greatest gift of all. Whether it’s a little affection, a familiar voice, or simply knowing that someone is nearby, this devoted gentleman is ready to be someone’s cherished companion.

At 12, Ellis may have fewer years ahead of him than a kitten, but those years can be filled with just as much love. He doesn’t need a grand adventure or an exciting new world to explore. He needs a person who will see past his age and recognize the wonderful friend waiting to be discovered.

Ellis has spent a lifetime learning how to love people. Now he’s hoping someone will give him the chance to spend his golden years being loved right back. Could that someone be you?

To meet Ellis, contact Calaveras County Animal Services at (209) 754-6509 or animal@calaverascounty.gov.
Please use Ellis’s intake number (A061249) when making inquiries.

All cats available for adoption at the Calaveras Animal Shelter are up to date on their routine vaccinations and will be microchipped. All unaltered cats must be spayed or neutered before they can go home with you.

Animal Services has a Fee Flexibility Program!
When the shelter is over 80% capacity, adoption fees are reduced: just $40 for dogs and $30 for cats. Cats who arrive at the shelter already altered can be adopted for only $10. With the 55-5-5 Program, adopters age 55+ can adopt a pet over 5 years old for just $5.

Calaveras County Animal Services, 901 Jeff Tuttle Road, San Andreas, (209) 754-6509
Shelter and Office Business Hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM

This announcement is courtesy of the Friends of Calaveras Animal Services (FOCAS) and The Pine Tree.
Photo Credit Patty Payne.