We are here to give the spotlight to our diabetic friends. Belle is a 10 year old diabetic cat. She and her sister were surrendered to our shelter when her owner had to move and couldn’t take them along. Their owner was heartbroken and devastated but knew we would find them a loving new home.

Since their arrival, her sister has found a new and forever home, but Belle has had some obstacles come her way. A little bit about Belle: she loves being around humans. She’ll follow you wherever you go and will come running to you when you call her. She likes to talk…or at least she thinks she likes to. Whenever she meows, not a single sound comes out. She enjoys her wet food, treats and loves to take long naps under her blankets.

Nathan is our other diabetic cat. He is also Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) positive. Nathan found his way to our shelter as a stray with no owner to claim him. Just like Belle, he absolutely adores his humans and is so loyal, he won’t ever leave your side. He is vocal, gentle and is a total love bug. This big paw boy loves the company of adults, kids, other cats and dogs.

These two are not a bonded pair, and do not need to be adopted together, but we know there are some wonderful people out there who would instantly fall in love with these two and give them the life and care they deserve. If you’re interested in learning more about the kind of care Nathan or Belle needs, please call us to chat more about them. They will make the most wonderful addition to anyone’s home.

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. Those interested in adopting a pet from RPC can visit the shelter on Wednesdays or Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m.; and on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Most of the adoptable pets and the adoption application can be found online on the shelter’s website at www.responsiblepetcare.org.

Responsible Pet Care operates a thrift shop called Pawsibilities. It is located at 132 Waterford Road in Norway, and is open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations of clean, usable household items are accepted during shop hours. 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.