Denver, CO - Domestic Shorthair. Meet Beats a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

Gray or Blue (Mostly)

Age

3 years 9 months old, Young

Sex

Male

Pet ID

–

Hair Length

short

My details

Not good with dogs

Not good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

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

Name: Beats
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Sex: Neutered Male
Age: 3 years
Weight: 12.5 lbs

Good with dogs? Beats is very afraid of large dogs and may be happiest away from any dogs.

Good with cats? He would most likely be happiest as an only cat and only pet.

Good with kids? Not Tested. Beats may do best with teens 14+ who can read his cues.

Energy level: Medium. He can play around and be goofy, chasing his wand toys, but he loves nothing more than napping and looking out a window!

Medical/Behavioral needs: Beats is FIV+. FIV is a feline-only retrovirus that affects a cat’s immune system. He is currently asymptomatic and in good health. An adopter should be aware that FIV can make a cat more vulnerable to other medical issues because their immune system is not as strong as an FIV negative cat. FIV is not transferable to humans or dogs and can only be transferred to other cats through a deep cat bite.

Beats has, in certain past situations that could have been avoided by paying attention to his cues, become overstimulated and nibbly. He may use his mouth lightly or play-bite to request that a certain type of interaction end; then goes back to his normal, sweet self once he feels comfortable again. He needs an adoptive home that can minimize his stress and pay attention to how he is feeling.

Animal Characteristics: Beats is an extremely loving, friendly cat who is the biggest ham! He will always greet you with lots of love when you get home. He loves people but will also relax peacefully by himself. He will snuggle and lay in your lap before bed and is always busy making biscuits! He will sleep on his back with his belly exposed, which is a true sign of trust for his beloved human. He enjoys being handled in certain ways on his kitty terms and once you learn his cues, he is so grateful. Beats does very well with new people and is a brave, social boy! He was rescued from a scary life outdoors and has, understandably, learned to express his boundaries, so he needs a safe, cozy, patient home. He may be happiest in a quiet situation without too many overstimulating people and as the only animal.

Please learn more about the adoption process and fill out an application at www.pawsco.org/adopt/adoption-process. You can also contact my friends at PawsCo at adopt@pawscoadoptions.org if you have questions. I look forward to meeting you!