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My name is Niko!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Pay Fee

Adoption fee: $150

This helps Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Black (All)
Age
Young
Sex
Male
Pet ID
12281
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Niko: Velvet Panther Vibes & Gentle Soul

Hi… um, excuse me… I’m Niko. I might not burst into the room like my brother Max (he’s got the volume turned way up), but give me a little time and a lot of love, and you’ll see me start to shine. I’m a sleek little mini panther with big golden eyes, a gentle heart, and a sweet, shy spirit just waiting to blossom.

I’m the quieter half of our bonded pair, the yin to Max’s zoomy yang. Where he’s bold and chatty, I’m soft-spoken and thoughtful. I like to observe from a cozy corner, warm up at my own pace, and once I feel safe—watch out—I’m ready for head scritches, slow blinks, and deep purrs. I’m still building my confidence, but it’s clear I’ve got “future lap cat” written all over me.

My favorite hobbies include: scratching my cardboard pad with great flair, napping in sunbeams, and chasing Max down the hallway like a tiny panther on a mission. We wrestle, we zoom, we nap tangled up like a heart-shaped puddle of fur. Max makes me feel brave, and I keep him grounded. We’re a purrfect pair—and we need to stay together.

I don’t say much, but trust me—my snuggles speak volumes. With patience and kindness, I’ll show you my full self—sweet, silly, and fiercely loyal. Just promise you’ll bring Max too.

Follow us on Instagram here @returnoftheyeti.

Please note:

  • Niko should be adopted with a littermate
  • Indoor only

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Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
12281
Contact
Phone
Address
P.O. Box 411013, San Francisco, CA 94141

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Meet the Pet

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

5.

Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Adoption fee is $150.
Before the adoption is finalized, a quick home inspection is required to ensure a safe environment for the cat.
An adoption contract must be completed and applicant must agree to never declaw.
Visit our website to see the complete adoption agreement.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Adoption events every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the following locations:

Petco
2300 16th Street
Potrero Hill Shopping Center
San Francisco, CA

Petco
1591 Sloat Boulevard
San Francisco, CA

Visit our website to view photos of all our adoptable cats.

More about this rescue

Every day adult and senior cats with treatable medical and behavioral conditions are euthanized. GIVE ME SHELTER's goal is to rescue these cats from certain death and place them into loving permanent homes.
GMS is a registered 501(c)3 organization and is dedicated to helping stop the overpopulation of unwanted and abandoned cats. We are a small group of dedicated volunteers who are committed to bettering the life of adult cats who no longer have a home to call their own. Every time you adopt from us, you allow us to save another cat that would have otherwise died. We receive new cats into our system almost every week. Our website is constantly being updated, so please check back often!

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