Two Reading orphans, Hickory and Zeke, are still in need of homes.
Hickory and Zeke, both cats, were orphaned in the May 21 Reading tornado. They now reside at the Emporia Animal Shelter, 1216 Hatcher St., waiting for somebody to open their homes and give them a forever place to stay.
Peggy Derrick, manager of the Emporia Animal Shelter, said the two were found in Reading a day or two after the tornado along with several other cats and dogs. All but Hickory and Zeke have been claimed by their owners.
Zeke
Zeke is a senior adult male cat yellow in color. When he came into the shelter he was cut up pretty bad, Derrick said.
“He had lots of cuts and scrapes,” she said.
Zeke is a friendly cat, only asking for a lap and a safe place to sleep. He was curled up in a towel at the animal shelter this week. He is neutered as well. Zeke would do best in a calm home where he can rest and be loved.
Hickory
Hickory is a young cat, probably less than a year old. His upbeat, patient and playful personality would make him good with kids, Derrick said. Earlier this week, Hickory was in a condo cage in the hallway of the animal shelter meowing to anybody who would listen and charming visitors as they went by.
“Hickory would love a home with kids,” Derrick said.
The adoption fee for Zeke and Hickory, as well as all the cats at the Emporia Animal Shelter, has been waived until the end of June. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Weekend adoption appointments are available. To reach the shelter call 340-6345.