Salem the Kitten is Small But Playful – Pet of the Week

If you are thinking about adding a pet to your family, please consider adopting from the Humane Society of Ocean City, a no-kill shelter recognized as one of the nation’s top ten animal shelters.

All of the animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped before adoption. All animals also receive an Alumni Card which entitles them to a 10% lifetime discount for veterinary services at the Humane Society of Ocean City clinic.

This week we met “Salem” the cat. Salem is 10-month-old silver/grey tiger spayed female.

Here’s a little background info on Salem from the Humane Society of Ocean City…

"Salem Is petite but tall and lanky. She is playful,a good friend for a cat. No children under 12. May be Okay with dogs. Seems to like men.

Salem's Story

A young couple was driving to the mall and saw what they thought was a an injured bunny on the side of the road. They stopped to check it and realized it was  kitten. They wrapped her in a T-shirt that was in their car and brought her to the HSOC. Salem was suffering from a sever upper respiratory infection.

She was skin and bones and her eyes were sealed shut with pus. Although Salem was 6mos old, she was the size if a 8 - 10 week old kitten. Her growth was most likely stunted due to not having proper nutrition and from being so ill.

Currently, Salem is doing well and is up for adoption. She has recovered completely and although small, has grown quite a bit. If your cat needs a buddy, Salem may be  a great match.
Lite Rock’s Pet of the Week

If you would like to visit Salem or need more information about any animal up for adoption at The Humane Society of Ocean City, call 609-399-2018 or stop in any day between 11a-3p.

To adopt from the HSOC you will need one form of identification, which includes your name, permanent address and proof of ownership (i.e., local tax stub). If you rent, written approval from your landlord is required as well as personal identification.The adoption fee is $50.00 for cats or kittens and $85 for dogs, adults and puppies.

They accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and debit cards. Checks are accepted upon management’s approval. All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, microchip if requested, free first vet exam, and all necessary vaccinations through the first year. Adoption applications are available at the shelter.