Beautiful Melody came to us in late March as a transport from another rescue in Puerto Rico. She spent her time in Puerto Rico living under a yellow bus and hiding from her abusive owner. Her foster parent from Puerto Rico let us know that she likes air conditioning, cuddling with people, and being pampered. From her time here, we can happily report that these things are true. Her name is very fitting since she often sings beautiful melodies while being petted.

She is a very sweet girl who enjoys being petted and having her bum scratched. She likes to explore and will often come out of her cage while we are cleaning and go over and underneath everything smelling all the new smells she can find. She does not like other cats and we can assume she does not like dogs, after seeing her reaction to cats. Meet Melody during our open hours or by appointment on other days. Fill out our application at www.responsiblepetcare.org/cats to get preapproved.

Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills is a no-kill, non-profit shelter and adoption center for cats and dogs, and the holding area for stray dogs for 12 towns in Oxford County. The shelter is located at 9 Swallow Road in Paris, and is open for general visits or cat adoptions Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. (Other days by appointment; dog visits are always by appointment).

Responsible Pet Care operates a thrift shop called Pawsibilities. It is located at 132 Waterford Road in Norway and the store hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All the money raised at Pawsibilities supports RPC. For answers to questions about adopting or fostering a pet, or to make an inquiry about a lost animal, call RPC after noon at 743-8679.

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