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Bernie

San Francisco, CA at Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue

Domestic Short Hair Adult Male Medium
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Key Facts About Bernie
Name Bernie
Species Cat
Breed Domestic Short Hair / Tabby
Age Adult
Sex Male
Size Medium
Location San Francisco, CA
Shelter Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue
Status Available

Bernie is a adult male Domestic Short Hair/Tabby (medium) available for adoption at Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue in San Francisco, CA.

About This Cat

Bernie - Big Tomcat, Bigger Heart Hi, I'm Bernie. My story started on the streets of San Francisco after I was abandoned and left to fend for myself. Thankfully, those days are behind me, and now I'm ready to find a loving home where I can finally settle in for …
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Good with Dogs Good with Cats Good with Kids Housetrained More details below
WeRescue Scout

What WeRescue Scout knows about Bernie

A quiet, calm home with people who enjoy gentle companionship and are patient with a cat adjusting to new surroundings. Bernie thrives with consistent affection, head brushing, and a predictable routine.

Good to know
  • FIV-positive; requires an indoor-only home and should not be housed with untested or FIV-negative cats without careful consideration.
  • May be sensitive to loud noises and new environments; best suited for a calm, low-stimulus household.
Good with kids Good with other dogs Good with cats Moderate energy estimated Knows some basics estimated Great for first-time owners estimated Apartment-friendly Very affectionate Low-maintenance coat estimated Has ongoing medical needs

WeRescue Scout summarized this from the shelter's original listing and may include estimates. Please contact Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue to confirm any details before adopting.

Learn About the Breed
Domestic Short Hair Tabby
Coat Colors
None
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About Bernie
Compatibility
Good with Dogs Good with Cats Good with Kids
Physical
Mixed Breed Not Declawed No Special Needs Size: Medium
Training
Housetrained
Other
Animal ID: 22552981

Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue

Rescue

Founded in 2003 by Lana Bajsel, Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue (a registered 501(C)3 non-profit organization), has worked tirelessly within the San Francisco community to help stop the overpopulation of abandoned and unwanted adult and senior cats.

As a small group of dedicated volunteers, we try to save as many feline lives as we can. We provide behavioral and medical intervention, unconditional love and a safe haven while we seek new forever homes for our feline friends.

As many of you know, the odds are stacked against older cats that are placed in local shelters. Here in San Francisco, most adult cats are at risk of being euthanized, whether it is due to their age, easily treatable medical conditions, or due to the stress of being placed in a shelter. We believe that adult and senior cats, with their typically calm personalities, can make the best of family pets. Our mission is to rescue these cats and find them loving, permanent homes through fostering and active adoption strategies.

Address P.O. Box 411013, San Francisco, CA 94141
Service Areas GMS rescues cats from San Francisco, and the larger the SF Bay Area, the California Central Valley and we rescue a few internationally every year.
Adoption Process
All of our adopters are required to fill out an online application. Once we review the application, we contact the applicant to do a phone interview, and a zoom call to meet and learn more about the cat with the foster parent to determine if it's a good fit for everyone. Then the potential adopter can meet the cat in person and take them home if approved through this process. We have them sign an adoption agreement and pay $150 adoption fee.
Mission Statement
Founded in 2003 by Lana Bajsel, Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue (a registered 501(C)3 non-profit organization), has worked tirelessly within the San Francisco community to help stop the overpopulation of abandoned and unwanted adult and senior cats. As a small group of dedicated volunteers, we try to save as many feline lives as we can. We provide behavioral and medical intervention, unconditional love and a safe haven while we seek new forever homes for our feline friends. As many of you know, the odds are stacked against older cats that are placed in local shelters. Here in San Francisco, most adult cats are at risk of being euthanized, whether it is due to their age, easily treatable medical conditions, or due to the stress of being placed in a shelter. We believe that adult and senior cats, with their typically calm personalities, can make the best of family pets. Our mission is to rescue these cats and find them loving, permanent homes through fostering and active adoption strategies.

Important: Information regarding adoptable pets is provided by the adopting organization and is neither checked for accuracy or completeness nor guaranteed to be accurate or complete. The health status and behavior of any pet found, adopted through, or listed on the WeRescue app are the sole responsibility of the adoption organization listing the same and/or the adopting party. See our Terms of Service for more information.

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Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue

P.O. Box 411013, San Francisco, CA 94141

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