Handsome Harpo hopes to fill a cat-shaped hole in the life of someone feline the love this Valentine’s Day.
After being at Geelong Animal Welfare Society’s (GAWS) Moolap shelter for more than 100 days, the domestic short-haired tabby can’t wait to find the purr-fect fur-ever friend.
But his new companion might themselves competing with Harpo’s other great love – food.
The cheeky eight-year-old kitty will do just about anything for food – looking at GAWS staff with big eyes and even dancing on two legs when he see his next meal coming.
Harpo has a heart murmur, feline immunodeficiency virus and is missing a couple of teeth, but he can still live a long, happy, healthy life indoors.
He is one of about 25 cats currently at the shelter who could be someone’s perfect Valentine, according to GAWS’ Cara Kirwin.
“A companion animal can provide many health benefits to their owners and help improve their overall wellbeing,” she said.
“Animals can help reduce stress, provide companionship and alleviate feelings of loneness and social isolation.”
Also looking for a furr-ever home is adorable four-year-old bull terrier-staffy cross Lani, who needs an owner that can give her plenty of attention.
Although she and Harpo are not destined to be star-crossed companions, as Lani is unsuitable for cats and pocket pets.
“Why not consider adopting an animal in care at GAWS like Lani or Harpo this Valentine’s Day?” Cara said.
“It could be just what the doctor ordered.”
