Unwanted: Pets who have been stuck in refuges the longest

244 days. That’s how long this friendly Fraser Coast cat has been without a family. She’s one of many Queensland pets who have been waiting for their forever home for what seems like, well forever. See the list here.

Edith, found abandoned as a kitten alongside a road, has been waiting 244 days for someone to take her home. And, there are many more like her, counting the days. See the list of Fraser Coast adoption centres‘ longest-staying pets.

Found abandoned on the side of the road with her sister, this one-year-old domestic cat started life having already lost one.

Now, after staying at Maryborough’s Walker Street Veterinary Clinic for 244 days, she’s opening to find a home where she can live out her remaining eight.

Edith is one of many Queensland pets who have been waiting for their forever homes for what seems like, well, forever.

Her sibling was adopted from the clinic six months ago.

In the coming days the Chronicle will be showcasing the unwanted pooches and purring pets who have been waiting the longest.

See the first list here.

Fraser Coast Veterinary Services

• Edith

Walker Street Veterinary Clinic vet nurse Shanell Baldwin told the Chronicle they were usually are able to rehome their felines within “a few months,” but, had not yet had success with Edith.

“She is a 13-month-old tortoiseshell Domestic Medium Hair … very playful and loves chasing her ball around, she will also happily sit on your lap and enjoy a cuddle,” Shanell said.

“It‘s quite surprising that she’s still here, especially because she‘s quite cute … and she’s very loving, she’s got a lovely nature.”

Staff of Walker Street Veterinary Clinic are “surprised” Edith is yet to be adopted.

Anyone interested in adopting a cat from Fraser Coast Veterinary Services is welcome to come into any of the three clinics – Walker Street Veterinary Clinic, Howard Veterinary Clinic or Childers Veterinary Surgery – and fill out an application form.

Maryborough District Animal Refuge

• Keeley

Keeley, 8, had been at Maryborough District Animal Refuge (MDAR) for a whopping 130 days before he was adopted.

Unfortunately, being an independent kitty who doesn’t like to be fussed over, the adoption didn’t quite work, so, the desexed tabby is now back at the refuge.

Keeley, 8, has spent over 130 days with Maryborough District Animal Refuge.

• Boots and Socksy
  

Boots, 1, has been with MDAR since he was five days old, found with his two siblings and mother Socksy.

Socksy has also been with MDAR for about half a year since she found with her kittens, two of which have since been adopted.

(L to R) Socksy, the mother of Boots, was born in November 2019 while Boots, 1, was born exactly one month before Christmas.

• Ferdi

Ferdi, about six-years-old, has been at the refuge for about four months, since his owner passed away.

“He loves spending his days soaking up the sunshine in his outdoor enclosure and watching the world go by while he awaits his second chance,” a MDAR spokeswoman told the Chronicle.

Ferdi, about 6 years old, arrived at Maryborough District Animal Refuge after his owner passed away in February and has been at the refuge ever since.

• Kelsi

Kelsi, 1, has been waiting for a home for about three months but still remains full of energy and life.

“She loves space to run around, loves to play with toys … she would need secure, high fencing and plenty of stimulation … she can be an absolute goofball when she gets comfortable with you,” a spokeswoman for the refuge said.

Kelsi, 1, is a Kelpie cross, and has been with Maryborough District Animal Refuge for about three months.

Anyone interested in adopting from MDAR can visit here for more information.

See the site tomorrow for Fraser Coast Adoption Centre pets most in need of a home.