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My name is Mooshie!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 1 month ago

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Brown or Chocolate (Mostly)
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
57414458
Hair Length
short

My story

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

Find the Magic in Mooshie: A Gentle Heart Hiding in Plain Sight
Could your home be the quiet, loving sanctuary our sweet Mooshie has been searching for?

Mooshie is a truly special boy—a beautiful tapestry of gentle soul and expert hide-and-seek player. He`s not the kind of cat who will greet you at the door or immediately curl up on your lap. Instead, Mooshie is a classic `wallflower` who thrives in calm environments.

?? A Love Worth Waiting For
For Mooshie, the world is a big, sometimes scary place. His favorite activity is finding a snug, cozy spot—a dark corner, a covered bed, or maybe a fort made of blankets—and enjoying the peace. He`s a master of stealth! But don`t let his shyness fool you; behind that hidden exterior is a deeply affectionate cat just waiting for the right person to earn his trust.

When he feels safe, Mooshie offers the purest form of love. It’s a love that’s soft, quiet, and profoundly loyal. He`ll eventually venture out for gentle pets, quiet meal talks, and perhaps even a slow, deliberate blink that means, `I trust you.`

?? What Mooshie Needs
We’re searching for a very specific kind of home for Mooshie:

Patience, patience, patience: His adopter must understand that it may take weeks or even months for him to fully relax. This is a journey, not a sprint.

A Quiet Environment: Homes without young children or loud, bustling activity are ideal. He`d thrive in a calm, adult-only household or one with older, respectful teens.

A `Safe Room`: When he first arrives, he will need his own small, quiet room (like a spare bedroom or office) where he can decompress and build confidence on his own terms.

Adopting Mooshie means giving a shy, sweet soul the chance to blossom. Are you the calm, patient, and dedicated person ready to unlock the quiet magic that is Mooshie? If you are, the reward is a lifetime of gentle companionship from a cat who will truly cherish the safe haven you provide.

Ready to open your heart and home to this beautiful little hide-and-seeker? Please fill out an application today and mention Mooshie`s name!
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
57414458
Contact
Email
Address
705 E. Santa Barbara Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process includes an application, an interview to match potential adopters with the right pet, and an adoption fee. For dogs, the fee is $125.00 and includes the spay/neuter, the microchip and its registration, up-to-date vaccinations, and the license if you reside in Santa Paula. Puppies start at $200.00 and up.Large dogs require a home check.
For cats, the fee is $100.00 and includes the spay/neuter, the microchip and its registration, and up-to-date vaccinations. Kittens are $125.00

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

The Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center is located at 705 E. Santa Barbara Street in Santa Paula, California. We are open to the public on Tuesdays through Sundays, from 10am to 5pm. We are closed to the public every Monday.

More about this shelter

Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center is a 100% no-kill no-excuse animal shelter dedicated to rehabilitating and re-homing the abandoned pets of Santa Paula, California.
We aim to do this through educating the community and partnering with other rescue groups. We are the first and only no-kill animal shelter in Ventura County.

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