"Where cat behavior specialists, help shelters bring out the adoptability in cats," says Georgia Arvanitis, Vice President at Easel Animal Rescue League.
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Easel Animal Rescue League in Ewing, New Jersey adopted the program a year ago.
"We're one of ten shelters throughout the country that is part of this program, so it's a very small, selective group," Arvanitis says.
"To see the change in them from just being a shy cat to just really coming out of their shell is amazing," says Lois Martin, a volunteer at Easel Animal Rescue League.
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"We're going to enter a bunch of cats," Arvanitis says.
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Cats like Moo Moo, a four-year-old owner surrender looking for a home.
"Unfortunately, his owner had to move and could not take him with him," says Martin.
Mom Moms is only two-years-old and also an owner surrender.
"When she first came in she was pretty withdrawn," says Michelle Newton, a volunteer at Easel Animal Rescue League.
But since Mom Moms started the program, she's come leaps and bounds.
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Bell is still a kitten.
"We're working on getting him comfortable, he has a lot of cage anxiety," Newton says.
He was in a loving foster home and is now struggling with the transition into shelter life.
"He's really doing extremely well, engaging with people and learning to be a little calmer," says Newton.
If you're interested in learning more, visit the Easel Animal Rescue League's website.