Adopt

My name is Douglas!

Posted 3 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Approve Application

4

Meet the Pet

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Pay Fee

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $227

This helps City of Hamilton Animal Services with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Brown Tabby
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
6167
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Microchipped

My personality

My story

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

Adult cat in age only. Professional climber in every other way.

Douglas was named after the Douglas fir, and he takes that responsibility very seriously. Stand still long enough and you will be climbed. Arms, shoulders, backs—if you are vertical, you are fair game.

In spirit, Douglas is a highly committed hanger-on, a full-time personal-space denier, and a firm believer that humans exist to be used as furniture. He perches over shoulders like a fuzzy parrot, drapes himself upside down like a blissed-out sloth, and clings like a monkey who has very intentionally chosen you as his favorite tree. Gravity is merely a suggestion.

This is a cat who loves being carried, worn, and accessorized. Once Douglas finds his spot (almost always on your body), he settles in with loud purrs and complete confidence, dangling in ways that inspire both laughter and mild concern. Physics? Optional. Attachment? Mandatory.

Douglas is bursting with personality, confidence, and joy. He thrives on interaction and engagement and wants to be involved in everything. Not near you—on you. Preferably upside down.

Important Notes from the Fine Print:
Douglas is not for the faint of heart. He is intense with a capital I. This means he may not be the best fit for novice cat owners or homes with young children. Seasoned cat people will recognize the type: when the switch flips, Douglas can go full predator mode—playful, fast, and all-in. He needs humans who understand cat body language, respect boundaries (even if he doesn’t), and can channel his energy appropriately.

Best Fit Home:
Experienced cat guardians
Adults or older teens who understand cats
People who want a highly interactive, clingy, hilarious companion
Anyone who has ever thought, “I wish my cat would climb me like a tree”

If you’ve been searching for a cat who doubles as a shoulder ornament, jungle gym, and daily comedy routine, congratulations. Douglas has found his tree.
And it’s you. Meet him at our adoption partner, PetSmart. The address is 1779 Stone Church Road East, Stoney Creek.

*Please note: we only adopt within Ontario
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
6167
Contact
Address
247 Dartnall Road, Hamilton, ON L8W 3V9

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

Interview consists of a phone call to determine if applicant might be a suitable candidate for the pet.

3.

Approve Application

4.

Meet the Pet

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

6.

Pay Fee

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Animal adoptions and viewing are by appointment only. This allows our Adoption Staff to spend quality time with each potential home to ensure the most successful matches are made between the animals and their new families.

Adoption application

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