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Cilantro Seasoning | Male | Street Kitty (DSH) |
Rescue Story:
My siblings and I came to Zoe's when we were born outside to a feral momma cat. A kind person took us and our mom in but, mom was feral and Zoe's had no room to intake her too. I guess they are really low on adult cat fosters sadly. The plan was just to TNR mom and have the caretaker feed her and provide an insulate home when she was trapped again, but she tested positive for FIV. Another rescue was able to take her in and Zoe's took one of their foster cats in exchange. We were very shy but are now ready for our forever homes!
Date of Birth: February 2024
Energy Level: High
Size (adult): Medium
Adoption Fee: $225 for me or $350 if you adopt me with a sibling.
Good with Dogs? Unknown
Never met one, so not sure. But I am quite shy so probably not.
Good with Cats? Must have a cat friend
Especially cat friendly cats and proper introductions. I do need a very playful youngish cat friend or preferably to be adopted with a sibling.
Good with Kids? Maybe
Older calm kids who would be very gentle with me and not so hyper. If any.
Critter Twitter:
I’m kinda shy. If you catch me, I’ll let you hold me. And I’ll ever purr when you give me just the right scritches (I love my shoulders being scratch) but I’m a bit nervous of new people and sudden movements. I love playing with the string toys with my siblings, especially ones with feathers, so watch out birds! After we’re comfortable together, I’ll even sit next to you on the couch on a comfy blanket. But I just need a little time to get to know you first! #shybutohsosweet
About my Behaviour:
I need a very calm, quiet home that is understanding about shy kitties. I will take awhile to settle in, but become your little lovebug once I have.
I would need a home with another young very cat friendly cat to play with me. After slow proper introductions of course. I love to play with other kitties, especially my siblings so I would not be ok as an only cat. If you have no other cats you must adopt me with a sibling. I would be far too annoying towards a senior kitty so I need a young cat buddy. But I would really prefer to be adopted with a sibling as they help with my confidence. I would settle in more quickly if one or both were with me.
How’s my Health?
I am fixed, micro-chipped and up to date with vaccines. I must be fed at least one meal of wet food a day for hydration as it's very important.
I tested positive for FIV on a snap test, but my quant pcr test was negative. The vet feels it is highly likely that I am shedding the virus and that it is unlikely that it will stay. Kittens born to a FIV+ mom will have the virus but can shed the virus and by 6 months old be completely virus free. Snap tests aren't always reliable either (false negative/positives are common) but the quant pcr test is. You can do a snap and/or quant pcr test at 6 months of age for peace of mind. Even on the very rare chance I still have the virus, the only way the virus is spread to other cats is through very deep bites. Though the vet strongly feels that I will be FIV negative, Zoe's wants adopters to be aware of the slim possibility it could stay positive.
