Lentil, a 2-year-old black and white cat who needs a caring home.

Photo by Ann Edwards, HSHV Staff

What do people think will happen to their pets when they move and leave them alone and unattended with no food or water?

In Lentil’s case it took weeks for anyone to find him and his brother. and by the time our rescue team was called, Lentil's brother had died, and Lentil could barely walk because he was weak from dehydration and malnutrition.

We’ve been caring for this affectionate and super playful 2-year-old black and white cat since Dec. 20, 2010. During that time he gained six pounds, came to trust people again and has learned that playing is very fun, especially at night when he can run full speed up and down the stairs. In short, he became a cat again. Lentil was lucky.

Lentil enjoyed a brief stay in one of our fantastic foster homes when he was recovering. His foster family reported to us that he's super active, outrageously affectionate, fun loving and one cool cat! He sometimes forgets to put his tongue all the way back in, an adorable trait in any cat.

They also told us that he's one of those many cats who sometimes gets the night crazies, where he will race around the house for 10 minutes being a total goofball. He can be non-stop action and then crash for bedtime.

Anyone who knows cats, can understand Lentil’s need to stretch his legs, but inexperienced cat owners may not embrace his nighttime antics, so we would like Lentil to go to a home that won’t mind his energy level. We also think he should go to a home with children older than 10.

Lentil will like a lot of playtime and he deserves a permanent home with folks who are looking for a cat with a huge personality!

The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving all of Washtenaw County, Canton, and Plymouth, and relies solely on donations from businesses and individuals to support our community programs. The mission of HSHV is to promote responsible and compassionate care of all animals in our community. For more information, call 734-662-5585 or visit www.hshv.org.

Deborah Kern is the Marketing Director at the Humane Society of Huron Valley and can be reached at 734-661-3527 or deb@hshv.org.