By Lisa Parent

Twix the cat waits 730 days and counting for forever home, one of dozens available for adoption

Apr 2, 2024 | 4:53 PM

Twix the cat has been waiting for over two years to be plucked away to his forever home.

The Alberta Pound and Rescue Centre, known as APARC, has released its monthly pet transparency report for March.

APARC general manager Steven Wolf says they are sitting at manageable numbers, with about 64 animals in care. This time last year, they had over 80 animals in shelter and foster.

While they are content with their current capacity, APARC remains committed to finding forever homes for long-term residents still awaiting adoption.

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The following are some of the animals at APARC who have been up for adoption for the longest.

Sander

Sander, has been at APARC for 189 days.

Sander is described by workers as a big loving Mastiff, who loves belly rubs and is great with kids.

Sometimes Sander likes to make his rules, including refusing to go inside because he loves the outdoors so much.

Domingo

This black and white dog sporting a bowtie is Domingo, who has been at the shelter for 173 days.

Domingo would be best fit for a family who can give him lots of exercise, because at one and a half years old, he still has lots of puppy energy.

However, Domingo is described as very trainable.

Twix

This is Twix, the resident who has been at APARC the longest.

Twix has been up for adoption for two years.

Behind his wall of fur is an affectionate cat who loves being held.

Hampster

Hamster may be mistaken as a kitten due to her small stature, but is fully grown at two years old.

She will not grow any larger due to sickness as a kitten.

Hampster had three polyps removed during her time at APARC and would need to be kept inside to ensure her health.

Steven Wolf said it can be hard not seeing all of their animals find a loving family, even though they deserve one.

“We’ve had actually five cats return back to us that were previous adoptions. Those are the heartbreaking ones, when they come back,” Wolf told CHAT News.

“When they find their forever home, we get updates on Facebook from the adopters on how the cats are doing, how they’re adjusting. It’s very euphoric. It’s very pleasing to know that these cats are finding a good home, dogs too.”

No appointments are needed to visit the cats at APARC, but dogs do require them.

To view all adoptable cats, click here.

To view all adoptable dogs, click here.