Berkshire Humane Society Pet of the Week: Meet Vinnie & Mimi

Every Wednesday at 8:30 we're joined by John Perreault, Executive Director of the Berkshire Humane Society to discuss all the happenings at their Barker Road facility, plus talk about their Pet of the Week.

This Week's Pet(s) of the Week are Mimi and Vinnie. They're a mother and son pair of domestic shorthair cats found as strays. Mimi, an orange and brown tiger with white paws, is friendly, but Vinnie, a playful one-year-old white cat with orange markings, was born and raised outside and is a bit afraid of people.

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The pair was started in a foster home to work on trust and socialization and now they are available at the shelter. They’ve made great strides, and need an indoor home with someone who can help them continue to thrive.

If you are interested in learning more about this pair, please call Berkshire Humane Society’s cat department at (413) 447-7878 extension 124. They also qualify for our buddy program where the adoption fee of the second cat is half of the normal cost.

The Berkshire Humane Society is now back open to the public for regular hours with masks required and social distancing in place.

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Pet of the Week: Meet Mimi & Vinnie

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