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My name is Papa (and Leon)!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 13 hours ago

Cared for by KittyKind

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Longhair
Color
Age
3 years 1 month old, Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
9410m1
Hair Length
long

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Father and son, short-haired and long-haired, orange and black, they are like yin and yang in the world of cats! Mama, Papa, and Leon all lived together since kittenhood. Mama had several litters before their owner reached out to KittyKind, who helped get them all fixed and adopted out Mama’s last litter. Then, hard times forced their person to have to surrender the adults: Mama (a 5-year-old long haired beauty, listed separately for adoption); Leon (a 5-year-old orange tabby male); and Papa (confusingly named!), the 3-year-old long-haired son of this pair. These cats are truly the sweetest cats! Leon and Papa, although not always showing their deep bond, were so distraught when they were first brought to KittyKind and placed temporarily in separate foster homes that they went on a hunger strike, until they were re-united!

They absolutely MUST be adopted and stay together. These boys enjoy are an entertaining pair, with moderate energy, who both like to run around and play … until it's time for a good nap. Most of all, they love attention and affection. Once they know you, in short time, each boy likes nothing more than to lay on his side, get a good belly rub, and purr away! When you settle into bed, here they come, keeping you company until you fall asleep. Papa loves having his long locks brushed while he snuggles next to you, while his daddy waits his turn for some petting. Leon will also go over to his son and start grooming him.

Well-behaved boys (they use their scratch posts), they wear their hearts on their sleeves (so to speak) and deserve the love and devotion that a truly forever home can bring. Both are FIV and FeLV negative, neutered, and up-to-date on vaccinations. To adopt this pair, email adopt@kittykind.org.
Rescue
KittyKind

Contact info

Pet ID
9410m1
Contact
Address
PETCO store at Union Square, 860 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

All cats and kittens are vaccinated and tested for FELV (feline leukemia) and FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus), and if old enough, are neutered or spayed.
We will ask you some questions about your home and we will be glad to answer any questions you may have. Adopting a pet is a long-term commitment. We ask you to sign the KittyKind Adoption Agreement.
We will always take a cat back FOR ANY REASON. We will also work with you to place her in another good home if (after a period of adjustment) the adoption doesn't work out.
We do ask for a $125 adoption fee to help cover some of our food and veterinary expenses. For certain purebred cats (Siamese, Persian, Maine Coon, etc.), we request a $150 - $300 adoption fee.

Go meet their pets

Visit KittyKind at Petco Union Square at the corner of 17th Street and Broadway in Manhattan.
KittyKind representative is always at Petco at the following times:
Monday to Friday: 6 PM - 9 PM
Saturday: 1 PM - 9 PM
Sunday: 1 PM - 6 PM

More about this rescue

KittyKind is a New York City not-for-profit, no-kill, all-volunteer cat rescue and adoption group. All of us at KittyKind have opened our hearts and homes — and emptied our pockets — to save thousands of cats from neglect or abuse. Every cat we rescue is given food, shelter, medical care, a safe place to lay his or her head and most importantly of all, a reason to purr. We do not believe in rescuing a cat or kitten only to euthanize it if it has a broken leg or needs extended nursing care. We never give up if there is a chance of saving them. We take responsibility for each and every life we save and if a cat or kitten is unadoptable, they have a home with us for life.
We believe that animals are not property to be discarded, disposed of, or killed just for the crime of being homeless or unwanted. We believe that people should be friends, caretakers and protectors of animals. We believe that we must take responsibility for the life of every animal we rescue who through no fault of their own, is abandoned, sick, disabled, old or unable to care for themselves. We are dedicated to relieving their suffering, providing food, shelter, medical care and comfort until we can place them in a safe and loving home.