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Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Black & White or Tuxedo
Age
Kitten
Sex
Female
Pet ID
A008239
Hair Length
short
My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
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SALSA - ID# A008239
SALSA is a spayed female, Black with a touch of white on her chest, Domestic Shorthair. The shelter thinks Salsa was about 4 weeks old when she arrived on May 15, 2007. Salsa, along with Tecate and Tequila, were hand raised at a loving foster home and now they are ready to be adopted! Sorry, no children in the household under the age of 6 years.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION on Bi-Color or a Tuxedo Appearance cats.
A black-and-white bicolour cat is often known as a tuxedo cat or a Jellicle cat. To be considered a “tuxedo”, its black coloring should be solid through out, with white limited to the paws, belly, chest, throat, and possibly the chin. The tuxedo name is just that. It should appear as if the cat is wearing a tuxedo.
All cats are genetically tabbies, possessing one of the genes that cause striping or ticking. However, tuxedos possess a gene that suppresses the tabby markings. In addition, they carry a white-spotting gene called "S".
The "S" gene can produce anything from a totally white cat to any one of the bicolor variations. When a cat with the "S" gene also carries the "B" gene, the second color is black and a tuxedo cat results.
Here are some famous Tuxedo Cats: 1913 Krazy Kat -early comic strip tuxedo, 1919 Felix the Cat-cartoons “the wonderful, wonderful cat”, 1945 Sylvester -"looney tunes" tuxedo, and 1993 Socks -former presidential pet.
Starting the adoption process you need to be 18 years or older, complete an application http://www.petprojectfoundation.org/catadoption.pdf, be interviewed and it is strongly recommended all members of your household have interacted with the cat to make the best match for everyone, the cat you wish to adopt be an indoor cat, and be able to verify with your landlord that you may have a pet if you are renting. Understand we reserve the right to deny the adoption of any pet for any reason. Also any additional requirements for the specific pet you are interested in adopting needs to be met. We adopt to the best home, not necessarily the first application turned in.
Applications are only accepted by FAX (949-366-4765), mail or in person. Sorry, no applications through the Internet.
Cat adoptions are $85 each and include a microchip, spay or neuter, current shots, flea treatment (if required), "New Owner" folder, and one free basic health examination within 5 days of adoption from a veterinarian on our list.
Please call 949-492-1617 to check if your desired pet is still available or the status of your application. We are CLOSED Tuesdays. Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Monday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Sunday: Noon - 3:00 PM. We are very proud of our shelter, it is clean, welcoming, freeway close, and voted "Best Place to Adopt" by the Orange Coast Magazine!
