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My name is Ben!

Posted over 4 weeks ago | Updated 1 week ago

Cared for by THE RESCUE HOUSE
Adoption fee: $125

This helps THE RESCUE HOUSE with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Mediumhair
Color
Gray or Blue (Mostly)
Age
11 years 9 months old, Senior
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22733505
Hair Length
medium

My story

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

*** Ben is in a foster home. ***

Ben #10504: dark gray tabby & white, medium hair, declawed, neut. male, born 4/4/14

Cats: must be only cat
Dogs: no
Children: calm / respectful tweens+

BACKGROUND: Ben first came to The Rescue House when he was three days old; he was bottle-raised and then adopted. Eleven years later, he came back to our care when he and his brother could no longer tolerate each other following a lengthy gap when they’d been living apart.

PERSONALITY: Ben is a very sweet and affectionate kitty with a strong purr engine! He likes interactions to be low-key and calm. Soft and gentle pets on his head and body (though please don’t touch his tail), and scritches around his ears and chin are very nice indeed. Once Ben gets to know you and is comfortably settled in, he may even roll over so you can rub his belly. He can get overstimulated if things get too vigorous and will let you know at those times; he’s a vocal guy, and he’s good about communicating when he wants your attention and when he wants his space. Don’t worry, Ben loves people and there will be plenty of opportunities for interaction… he’s just a classic cat who likes to call the shots. His favorite toys are kicker toys, especially when they have catnip and silvervine in them. He also loves his breakfast, and isn’t shy about asking for a meal… and he thinks a tasty lickable tube treat for a snack is always a good idea!

COMPATIBILITY: Ben needs to be your only fur-child. He prefers a calm home where he is not petted or handled too roughly, though he’s generally good with strangers who respect those wishes. We haven’t seen him around children, though suspect that younger or rowdier ones would not be to his taste and he’d do better with older cat-savvy kids 11 and up.

Big Ben is a sweetheart who is ready to settle in with his forever person. Will it be you?
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22733505
Contact
Address
P.O. Box 231336, Encinitas, CA 92023

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

All prospective adopters must complete an application and be interviewed as part of the adoption process.

Adoption application

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We at The Rescue House believe that we can contribute to the welfare of our furry friends by implementing an Adoption Program. Our Adoption Centers are located in retail pet stores whose philosophy agrees with The Rescue House's mission. A list of the adoption centers can be found here: http://www.rescuehouse.org/adoption-centers.html

More about this rescue

The Rescue House is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to assisting cats through its rescue, foster and adoption activities. We find loving homes for unwanted, abandoned, homeless and abused cats. We open our arms to cats that need assistance, regardless of age and often regardless of handicap. We find good homes for every cat that we take in - we are a true no-kill cat rescue organization.

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