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My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Brown Tabby
Age
1 year 6 months old, Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
3449
Hair Length
–
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Marshmallow is a small white bundle of two dysphoric sides, ceaselessly opposed. The first is worry; he will skitter away from anything unfamiliar, anything making much noise, and from anyone taller than him (which is everyone). The second is a driving, insatiable need for comfort; he wants to be petted, wants to be near people, wants to curl up in arms and hands and collect belly rubs for hours at a time. These two facets define pretty much everything about marshmallow: he's an extremely fluffy, extremely friendly, extremely timid ball of playful energy, cuddly demand, and frightened flight. Are you a good friend for Marshmallow?
How to be a good friend to marshmallow:
First, you're quiet and calm. Marshmallow will need a safe spot of his own, one where he can let his frightened side relax. He's a very soft puffy white, splattered with grey and black, and at first he'll be a very worried piece of furniture.
Second, you're patient. Marshmallow would love to play with the toy you're carrying, but he won't immediately leap at it the way some kittens will. Instead he'll watch, then stare, then start rubbing his face on it, because what he wants more than to play is your attention. Give him time, and when the time is right...
Third, you're caring and like petting a very poofy kitten. Once he recognizes that you're a friend, Marshmallow will seek you out and do everything he can to get more attention. He loves licking fingers and wrists and faces, calmly soothing himself. He loves back rubs and belly rubs and especially face rubs. Once he's used to you, he'll trot up with his gigantic fluffy tail puffed up, and you'll know exactly what he wants.
Marshmallow have been neutered and microchipped and are current on their vaccinations, flea medication, and dewormers. A FeLV/FIV test can be performed upon request for an additional fee. Contact foster parents Rachel & Bart with any questions at rlucasme@gmail.com.
Marshmallow is a small white bundle of two dysphoric sides, ceaselessly opposed. The first is worry; he will skitter away from anything unfamiliar, anything making much noise, and from anyone taller than him (which is everyone). The second is a driving, insatiable need for comfort; he wants to be petted, wants to be near people, wants to curl up in arms and hands and collect belly rubs for hours at a time. These two facets define pretty much everything about marshmallow: he's an extremely fluffy, extremely friendly, extremely timid ball of playful energy, cuddly demand, and frightened flight. Are you a good friend for Marshmallow?
How to be a good friend to marshmallow:
First, you're quiet and calm. Marshmallow will need a safe spot of his own, one where he can let his frightened side relax. He's a very soft puffy white, splattered with grey and black, and at first he'll be a very worried piece of furniture.
Second, you're patient. Marshmallow would love to play with the toy you're carrying, but he won't immediately leap at it the way some kittens will. Instead he'll watch, then stare, then start rubbing his face on it, because what he wants more than to play is your attention. Give him time, and when the time is right...
Third, you're caring and like petting a very poofy kitten. Once he recognizes that you're a friend, Marshmallow will seek you out and do everything he can to get more attention. He loves licking fingers and wrists and faces, calmly soothing himself. He loves back rubs and belly rubs and especially face rubs. Once he's used to you, he'll trot up with his gigantic fluffy tail puffed up, and you'll know exactly what he wants.
Marshmallow have been neutered and microchipped and are current on their vaccinations, flea medication, and dewormers. A FeLV/FIV test can be performed upon request for an additional fee. Contact foster parents Rachel & Bart with any questions at rlucasme@gmail.com.
Please browse our adoptable animals. We make every effort to keep our listings updated.
Each of our animals has contact information in the description - either referencing the phone number of the foster volunteer who is fostering the animal or East County Animal Shelter contact information if a shelter animal.
If you have questions, please use the contact information in the description directly. We attempt to forward emails sent to contact@tvar.org to the foster though it is not necessarily before the animal is adopted. Also, volunteers who monitor this email do not know the animals whereas the fosters do!
If a dog or puppy is in foster with TVAR, please fill out an adoption application (available here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TVAR/Dog). We consider each application and pick the best one for the animal in question. In general, we do not do out of area adoptions. Kittens do not need applications completed - just contact the foster!
If an animal is at ECAS, they have their own adoption process. Please go to ECAS (they are open daily 11:30am to 5:30pm except holidays) to meet the animal and learn about ECAS's adoption process.
All TVAR animals are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, treated for worms and fleas, and microchipped. Felines are FIV/FeLV tested. Many of our pets also come with a "packed bag" that can include a variety of goodies like bedding, food, toys, leashes, and even private training sessions with our professional trainers. Adoption fees vary by species. Our fee range is $120-$350. The foster volunteer can provide specifics for the animals in their care.
Please browse our adoptable animals. We make every effort to keep our listings updated.
Each of our animals has contact information in the description - either referencing the phone number of the foster volunteer who is fostering the animal or East County Animal Shelter contact information if a shelter animal.
If you have questions, please use the contact information in the description directly. We attempt to forward emails sent to contact@tvar.org to the foster though it is not necessarily before the animal is adopted. Also, volunteers who monitor this email do not know the animals whereas the fosters do!
If a dog or puppy is in foster with TVAR, please fill out an adoption application (available here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TVAR/Dog). We consider each application and pick the best one for the animal in question. In general, we do not do out of area adoptions. Kittens do not need applications completed - just contact the foster!
If an animal is at ECAS, they have their own adoption process. Please go to ECAS (they are open daily 11:30am to 5:30pm except holidays) to meet the animal and learn about ECAS's adoption process.
All TVAR animals are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, treated for worms and fleas, and microchipped. Felines are FIV/FeLV tested. Many of our pets also come with a "packed bag" that can include a variety of goodies like bedding, food, toys, leashes, and even private training sessions with our professional trainers. Adoption fees vary by species. Our fee range is $120-$350. The foster volunteer can provide specifics for the animals in their care.
**Please go to www.tvar.org to check adoption event status before going** Dog adoptions take place at the Pleasanton Farmers Market, at the park on the corner of First and Angela streets, every Saturday morning from 10am to 1pm. All of our adoptable dogs (and selected ECAS dogs) are available on our website and on adopt-a-pet.com.
Kittens adoptions take place every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm at the Dublin PetSmart, pending availability. During kitten season (March to December), we have way more kittens than we could ever hope to post online, so come visit us at PetSmart to see our selection.
All of our adoptable animals can also be met/adopted by appointment made directly with the foster volunteers.
**Please go to www.tvar.org to check adoption event status before going** Dog adoptions take place at the Pleasanton Farmers Market, at the park on the corner of First and Angela streets, every Saturday morning from 10am to 1pm. All of our adoptable dogs (and selected ECAS dogs) are available on our website and on adopt-a-pet.com.
Kittens adoptions take place every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm at the Dublin PetSmart, pending availability. During kitten season (March to December), we have way more kittens than we could ever hope to post online, so come visit us at PetSmart to see our selection.
All of our adoptable animals can also be met/adopted by appointment made directly with the foster volunteers.
More about this rescue
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) was founded in 1992 and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the East Bay (San Francisco Bay Area). We primarily place shelter animals in foster care of TVAR volunteers while trying to find them permanent homes. Although we do not have a facility of our own, we help over 1000 animals find forever homes yearly through the hard work and dedication of our East County Animal Shelter shelter volunteers who socialize shelter animals daily and assist the public in selecting a pet to adopt.
We have a variety of volunteer programs including a shelter program and four foster programs. We are always looking for more volunteers - especially fosters. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please check out our volunteer page (https://www.tvar.org/volunteer/) for information.
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) was founded in 1992 and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the East Bay (San Francisco Bay Area). We primarily place shelter animals in foster care of TVAR volunteers while trying to find them permanent homes. Although we do not have a facility of our own, we help over 1000 animals find forever homes yearly through the hard work and dedication of our East County Animal Shelter shelter volunteers who socialize shelter animals daily and assist the public in selecting a pet to adopt.
We have a variety of volunteer programs including a shelter program and four foster programs. We are always looking for more volunteers - especially fosters. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please check out our volunteer page (https://www.tvar.org/volunteer/) for information.
