Good with dogs? Halibut does not trust the friendly, cat-savvy dog in his foster home. He sets his boundaries and the dog listens. Halibut may be able to coexist with a dog who leaves him alone, but he may be most comfortable in a dog-free home.
Good with cats? Yes, Halibut absolutely loves other cats and must have cat friendship in his forever home. He relaxes when other cats are around, and seeing other cats trust and interact with humans helps him progress towards potentially trusting humans. Halibut tailors his kitty interactions based on what they prefer. When around older kitties he enjoys cuddling and grooming them, but given a young play friend he blossoms and becomes much more active. He has been peaceful with every other cat he’s met and could probably be friends with any cat, regardless of gender or age, who is friendly towards him.
Good with kids? Not Tested, but Halibut is afraid of loud noises and fast movements. Older kids who are cat-savvy and could be involved in the patient process of socializing him may be OK.
Energy level: Medium to Low. He mostly spends his days sleeping or relaxing but he is young, and may work up to being more playful. Halibut is still nervous to show his playful side around humans (he’s not confident enough to run after a wand toy for example) but he has shown interest in play chasing his kitty friends around! He specifically loves running through his favorite tunnel after his friends and playing with little ball/mouse toys. When he gets lonely he does yowl sometimes, which may mean he has even more energy to expend. He will likely become more playful and energetic as he continues to open up in his forever home!
Behavioral/Medical needs: Halibut was found living outside and has likely never lived an indoor life before coming to PawsCo. He is still unsocialized and very afraid of humans, but loves other cats, and has been making progress towards being around people and even enjoying being petted. He will need a very patient, experienced adopter who understands feral cat behavior and can give him any amount of time or space he needs to relax. Halibut will hide at first in his forever home and it will take effort to build trust. Halibut will hide at first in his forever home and it will take effort to build trust. Halibut is a vocal cat who will sometimes yowl at night (although the behavior has decreased over time) and currently sleeps in a separate foster room, with his cat best friend. His breathing is audible, but a sedated veterinary exam found nothing wrong, and he seems to have a normal quality of life.
Animal Characteristics: Halibut is a gorgeous young cat with potential to relax and blossom in time with a patient adopter who can work slowly to build trust with humans. He is very food motivated and has worked up to eating in front of humans who offer him high-value treats to help comfort him. He even allows pets, mostly under his neck and chin, and a few pets over his head. He will set his boundaries if he is afraid and his humans can listen, observe and respect him so that he feels understood. Halibut is no more afraid of strangers than his loving foster parents, so it’s fine to have visitors. He is really only afraid of humans and dogs, but otherwise, he’s curious and totally unafraid of the vacuum. He’s a pro in his litter box, very entertaining when he’s talkative, and an absolute beauty to behold!
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!
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