Can You Adopt a Cat If You Live Alone?
Adopting a cat when you live alone is entirely possible and rewarding. Learn how to choose the right cat, prepare your home, and navigate the adoption.
Ricky is a sweet and intelligent senior Pembroke Welsh Corgi seeking a loving home as an only pet. He enjoys cuddling, giving kisses, and playing with toys, but also loves his daily walks. Ricky is housetrained, knows commands like 'come' and 'sit', and has recovered well from bladder stone surgery. He needs a family to share the couch with and provide regular exercise, despite his leash reactivity towards other dogs, which he is working on.
Special Needs
Requires urinary dog food due to history of bladder stones.
Vaccinations
Training
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Includes vaccinations, spay/neuter, and microchip where applicable.
Adopting a cat when you live alone is entirely possible and rewarding. Learn how to choose the right cat, prepare your home, and navigate the adoption.
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