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My name is Fran!

Posted 3 days ago

Cared for by TC Paw Cat Rescue
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Approve Application

5

Meet the Pet

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Pay Fee

Adoption fee: $145

This helps TC Paw Cat Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Black (All)
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22186263
Hair Length

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

dob 6/13/24

Fran was found before the holidays at the Costco gas station, surviving in the frigid cold for a few days before an employee lured him inside with food. We suspect he was dropped off or abandoned. In his TC Paw foster home, Fran is an "absolute love bug," says his foster family.  "A small boy with a big heart." He loves pets, attention, giving nose kisses, and sleeping in the crook of his foster's neck. He has gorgeous yellow eyes and jet black fur.  Fran likes his laser toy, his heated blanket, staring out of windows, and napping with his humans. While he's still pretty young, he's a mellow dude in terms of energy level. He's good about using the litter box and scratching post. Fran's favorite time, besides when you give him head kisses, is mealtime. You'll know when he's hungry. Fran can be vocal around food. Meal time is Yay! Yay! Yay! He even gets in the fridge to help. He likes to see and smell cooking utensils and be involved the process. He won't like it if you're cooking something and not sharing yummy treats. At the heart of it, Fran just wants to be included.  He needs patience, kindness and reassurance, and he will reward you with so much love.

Fran is still working on anxiety. He gets scared if you walk around a corner without first saying hello. When Fran gets anxious, he finds it reassuring to be held and rocked for a little bit, with kisses! Offer him a hand to sniff first before picking him up.  He's unsure about the family's male cat and can be territorial, meowing and chasing. Though the foster uses a baby gate to slowly introduce the two guys, they are not currently cohabitating, and Fran is most comfortable when the other cat isn't around. Fran may be better as the only cat in a quiet home. Fran's new family should expect some transition time during which he may be vocal, but he will settle down. A room or quiet place he can go to be calm is helpful. His foster family welcomes home visits to meet this little dude they adore. They know he'll be a special lifelong friend for someone. 



If you are interested in adopting this TC Paw cat or would like to set up a meet-and-greet, please complete the  Pre-adoption Application .
 



January 10, 2026, 9:43 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22186263
Contact
Wendy Fox
Address
801 S. Garfield Avenue, Unit # 100007, Traverse City, MI 49686
Donation
Please see our website for links to Venmo, PayPal and gofundme.

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Go to our website www.tcpaw.org and fill out a pre-adoption questionnaire.

2.

Interview

An adoption coordinator will call to complete a phone interview.

3.

Home Check

Adoption coordinator will call personal and veterinarian references.

4.

Approve Application

5.

Meet the Pet

Pets may be in foster homes or at the Traverse City Pet Smart cattery to meet potential adopters.

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

7.

Pay Fee

Take the pet home!

Additional adoption info

Our adoptions all take place at the Traverse City PetSmart store.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our adoption hours at the Traverse City PetSmart are Tuesday 5-7 pm, Saturday and Sunday 1-3 pm.

More about this rescue

We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) all-volunteer, foster-based cat rescue serving the greater Traverse City area and surrounding counties. Our mission is to help cats and kittens in the greater Traverse City region through rescue, spay/neuter, fostering, adoption, education and community collaboration.

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