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My name is Carrot Cake!

Posted 5 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Interview

4

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

5

Home Check

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Pay Fee

Adoption fee: $400

This helps Despurate House Cats with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Cream or Ivory (Mostly)
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

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

Carrot has been with us since March, and his dedicated foster has been working tirelessly to help him learn that indoor life is safe, cozy, and full of good things. He came to us completely on his own terms—quite literally walking into our trap when we were out trying to catch someone else! He had decided he was done with the streets, and honestly, we can’t blame him.

Since then, Carrot Cake has made incredible progress. He’s still a shy guy, but every week he shows us a little more trust and a little more curiosity. With patience and consistency, he’s blossoming into a cat who wants connection—he just needs someone willing to go at his pace.

A few things to know about Carrot Cake:
- He loves food. His photos might give it away… let’s just say he’s a boy who enjoys his meals and could stand to lose a pound or two.
- He LOVES other cats. He absolutely thrives around feline friends and will need a home with at least one social, confident kitty to show him the ropes.
- He doesn’t mind dogs either. His canine foster siblings don’t faze him.
- He needs a patient, kind adopter. Someone willing to continue his socialization and help him understand that house-cat life isn’t scary—it’s actually really wonderful.

Carrot Cake is FELV/FIV negative and estimated to be around 1–2 years old.

This sweet, gentle boy has come so far already. Now he just needs a forever home that will give him the love, safety, and reassurance he’s been searching for. Could that be you?
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Carley Thompson
Phone
Address
Gaylordsville, CT 06755

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Approve Application

3.

Interview

4.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

5.

Home Check

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

7.

Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Meet and greet are by schedule only as our pets reside in foster homes.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

Despurate House Cats was founded to create a safe and welcoming environment where adoptable cats can find their forever homes. Based in New Milford, CT, it serves as a hub for animal rescue, advocacy, and community engagement.

Our vision goes beyond rescue. We are on a mission to build a compassionate community, raise awareness about animal welfare, and advocate for critical initiatives like Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) to reduce the feral cat population. Our goal is to increase adoptions, provide a sanctuary for at-risk cats, and create opportunities for people to connect with animals while supporting meaningful change.

Looking ahead, we are excited to share our future goal of opening a cat adoption lounge. This space will be more than just a place to meet adoptable cats—it will be a vibrant, cage-free environment designed to foster connections between people and animals. Our lounge will offer opportunities for community involvement, host events that celebrate and support rescue efforts, and provide an enriching, stress-free space for the cats in our care. This vision reflects our commitment to creating a meaningful and impactful experience for both our community and the animals we serve.

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