Companion Corner: Benny and June at Second Chance

ARLINGTON, Vt. — There is a sibling pair waiting for their new home at Second Chance Animal Shelter.

iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.

Benny and June are a brother and sister duo who are eight months old.

Feline program administrator Santana Snyder introduced us to them.

"Benny is quite a bit larger than June," she said. "June went through a little stint when she was little, not really growing, so we do believe she'll probably be a little bit of a petite cat most of her life. Benny, on the other hand, is quite large for his age."

The two have been at the shelter since May after being born outside of the shelter.

"Their mom was a stray kitty and gave birth to the kittens outside," she said. "Someone found them, took them in, and cared for them until they could come here, just because they couldn't care for them long term. They did have other siblings, but the other siblings have been adopted, and mom has been adopted as well." 

The two are bonded and would need to go home together, as being together is their favorite thing.

"They love to play. They are bonded. They do need to go home together," she said. "They love cuddling up in their bed and playing together, cleaning each other. They haven't ventured out onto the patio yet. Since they are little, we try to keep them inside until they're at least a year old. But they like watching out the window. That's for sure." 

The two are quite independent but can go home with other cats and kids and possibly a dog.

"Benny is definitely more outgoing than June," she said. "She's a little bit more reserved, but he definitely helps her come out of her shell. They're both very sweet, a little bit independent for being kittens."

It is important that you keep up with the vet for the two.

"Just because June did go through that stint of not really growing, and she's still growing, but very slowly," she said. "We've done all the tests that we can possibly think of to do for her, and we've not found anything that would cause that to be an issue. But that just seems to be her. So just working with your vet closely to make sure that she continues to grow and doesn't develop any other health issues." 

The two are on a prescription diet that can be a bit expensive, but they will need to stay on it. 

"They are on a prescription diet. They do have some gastrointestinal issues that we've worked through and been able to find something that works well for them. So that is prescription," she said. "You'll have to work pretty closely with your vet to maintain their issues and continue that food. Otherwise, very healthy kitties."

Their adoption fee is sponsored, and they would be a great addition to any home.

"Honestly, I think anybody will be really lucky to have these guys," she said. "They're very fun, outgoing, very sweet. They make a good addition to just about any home." 

If you think they might be the cats for you, reach out to Second Chance Animal Shelter and learn more about them on the website.

Second Chance Animal Shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. It is located at 1779 VT Route 7A. Contact the shelter at 802-375-2898 or info@2ndchanceanimalcenter.org.