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My name is Pico!

Posted over 6 months ago | Updated over 3 months ago

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Orange or Red (Mostly)
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21573927
Hair Length
short

My details

Alert icon Not good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

See Courtesy Posting Disclaimer *

Pico is a lovable hunk. He is very energetic and playful but also loves a warm nap in the sun. He loves a good buddy and a good neck scratch.

The first part of his life was spent out in the wild, but he has adjusted wonderfully to the luxury of indoor living. He is FIV-positive and has lived with two FIV-negative cats for the last two years without issue.

Pico is very close with his buddy Lithi, a submissive male cat, but he and my first cat (an older, less playful female) have never gotten along. Pico has always been a polite gentleman and avoided fights, but after a couple years of trying to make it work, I think it is time to find a better home.

He will do well in a home with other cats as long as they are submissive and like to play. He currently lives in a house with 2 dogs, but would prefer not to have any dogs in his life. He will need to be an inside-only cat due to his FIV.

Pico can be skittish at first, but once he gets to know you he will request a lot of pets. He is also really good at the vet. He is a neutered, 4-year-old, healthy male, and up to date on all of his vaccines.

Call or text Daniel @ 865-386-7953 or email fermentedhippomusic@gmail.com to meet or learn more about Pico. [Posted 6/6/2025]


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June 6, 2025, 5:25 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21573927
Contact
Address
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Donation
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UL7JBLPUSWQ3E

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Cat adoption fee is $150, and $175 for dogs. We attempt to match the animal's characteristics with the family and their lifestyle. We require an application form, which becomes part of the adoption contract, a personal or phone interview, veterinarian reference if applicable, home visit, and an additional agreement about how the animal will be treated. Cats must be indoors only, not declawed. Dogs must be fenced or leashed when outdoors and treated as part of the family--indoors as much as possible, and always at night. Adopter agrees to provide regular veterinary care, and to return the animal to us if they ever give it up. We reserve the right to check on the animal's welfare from time to time, with appropriate notice.

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As a volunteer group, we do not have a facility. Our animals reside in foster homes. We show them at local events and by appointment.

More about this rescue

We are an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 nonprofit rescue group, with emphasis on mixed-breed dogs and cats. We adopt primarily from our local animal shelter, although we occasionally take in hardship cases. We also assist individuals in our area by advertising on our website animals they need to rehome, if the animals have been spayed/neutered. We donate pet food to a local food bank as well as to the county senior center's pet food distribution. We fund free spay/neuter and vaccinations through a local veterinary service for low-income families. We gratefully accept donations, and we need volunteers for many events. More than anything, we need foster homes.

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