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My name is Sassafras Swirl!

Posted over 10 months ago | Updated 2 days ago

Cared for by Private owner (Washington, DC)
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Adoption fee: $100

My basic info

Breed
American Shorthair
Color
Gray, Blue or Silver Tabby
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
6652527
Hair Length
short

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs
Checkmark in teal circle Microchipped

My personality

Why I need a new home

Does not get along with other pet

My story

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

This sweet, silly, and "Sassy Man" is looking for a home of his own with no other pets or kids. He's a shy guy with anxiety who would love a pet parent(s) who can relate, and show him patience. He's made HUGE strides, and I know as an only pet he would blossom! He lets me give him kisses on his head now and being OK with getting picked up is what we are currently working on.

This obviously former house cat arrived at my door in Nov 2023, emaciated, and wasn't going to make it. I started feeding him, fell in love with him, and brought him inside.

Sassafras had perineal urethrostomy surgery in Dec 2024 after a bad feline lower urinary tract disease episode. That, a partial prescription diet, and being separated from my other cats, has resolved his issues. I have 3 cats and he is bullied by one of them. I've "tried it all" and nothing has worked. For his health, I keep him separated, but it breaks my heart and I know he misses sleeping on my bed and being out and about in the house.
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