DOB: 4/01
Toby and his sister, Heidi were lucky. They were part of a sizeable group of cats who were rescued and tamed over the years by Dorothy, a first-class feral cat wrangler.
Dorothy did not make it a habit to go looking for stray cats. They found her, and soon Dorothy’s place became known as a safehouse for “cats in transition.”
Toby and Heidi were born under some shrubbery in Dorothy’s yard to a semi-feral mom. Since their mom was only half tame, Dorothy knew she’d have to spend extra time socializing the kittens so they’d grow up being comfortable around humans.
The brother and sister bonded so strongly to Dorothy that she adopted them herself. As the youngest in her household, these kittens gave her mature cats hours of entertainment and plenty of opportunities to learn new games.
In 2004, Dorothy was diagnosed with cancer. Although it was difficult for her to even talk about her illness, when she understood that she had little time left, Dorothy made plans with JCHS for the continued care of Toby, Heidi, Mr Mittens, Buster, and Spook.
(Far too many beloved companion animals become instantly homeless upon the death of their caregivers. Please take time now to discuss options with your lawyer and make provisions for your animals in your will.)
As she had hoped, Dorothy was able to die at home, amidst the cats who had given her so much joy. Toby and his housemates (all neighborhood rescues) have made many new friends in fostercare.
Toby is a big, tall, slug of a cat who enjoys sitting next to his caregiver when he is not hanging out with his sister or sleeping under the bed. Toby and Heidi will be placed as a pair.
Toby likes: to explore; eat; pretend to be intimidating; being with other cats.
He dislikes: loud voices.
Toby is quite confident (after he decides he likes you), plays pretty well with other polite cats, and very adaptable.
And, does he not have an incredibly wonderful nose?
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