My name is Elijah (FCID# 09/10/2024 - 522) DC!

Meet Elijah – The Big Orange Gentleman with a Garfield Attitude.

Elijah may have started this journey on the streets, but you’d never guess it now. This large, handsome orange boy has fully embraced the comforts of indoor life—soft beds, full food bowls, and humans who understand that his food preferences matter. Whether it’s canned or kibble, cat or dog food, freeze-dried or raw (just hold the mackerel, please), Elijah is an equal-opportunity eater.

From the moment he arrived at our home, he settled right in like he’d always belonged. At first, he was a bit unsure about the resident cats and dog (who, to be fair, ignores everyone), but it didn’t take long for Elijah to relax. These days, he coexists peacefully with everyone—mostly ignoring the dog and other cats, except for his favorite wrestling buddy who matches his size and enthusiasm. When those two get going, it’s full-contact feline fun!

Elijah enjoys toys but especially loves interactive play with his humans—his favorite being the fishing pole toy. When you’re home, expect him to be nearby, curiously observing what you’re doing, particularly in the kitchen. He can hear a treat hit the floor from three rooms away!

This charming orange guy adores being petted and talked to and will reward you with his big-hearted presence. He does, however, have a glorious thick coat that requires brushing (preferably during meals or treat time). He’s not a diva about it—just opinionated. His foster mom also gives him cat grass and freeze-dried greens to help with hairball control (needs it).

Elijah is on a bit of a diet plan—let’s call it a “fluff management program.” He eats separately so he doesn’t help himself to everyone else’s leftovers. If someone dares interrupt his meal, he’ll let out a little growl or a swat, but that’s as far as it goes.

He’s surprisingly easy to handle: he can be picked up, carried, have his ears cleaned (with commentary), and even get his nails trimmed while wrapped like a purrito. Growls, yes—but no fuss.

When it’s time to rest, Elijah is a champion napper. He loves cozy kitty beds or curling up at the foot of the human bed at night.

Despite being FIV+, Elijah is healthy, active, and full of life. FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) simply means his immune system needs a little extra care, but he can live a long, happy life and safely share a home with non-FIV cats.  Please check out the quick facts sheet.

Elijah is loving, funny, adaptable, and endlessly entertaining—a big-hearted orange cat with a Garfield-sized appetite and personality to match. He’s ready to find his forever home where he’ll continue being adored, indulged, and loved the way every cat should be.

Elijah's foster says that he has good teeth is maybe around 3 years old.  He has not been around young children.

Elijah is playing with his foster family!  Please submit our no-obligation Adoption Application for a meet and greet or to adopt:  https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/.     Thank you!  (Foster:  Melanie C.)