Microchipped, DOB August 22, 2021
If there’s one thing Pheonix truly loves, it’s other cats! He is happiest snuggled up with his brothers, often stretched out on the couch with them and completely relaxed. His brother Echo is his favorite companion, and he can frequently be found being groomed by Echo or lying close by him. When Echo is around, Pheonix feels especially secure and will even lounge around with his belly exposed.
Pheonix came from a hoarding situation, so it took him some time to learn that humans can be trusted, but since moving into foster care, he is quite gentle and calm. However, he is still shy, though in a very specific way - he’s curious about people and wants to be near them, but he just doesn’t want to be touched. When someone reaches out to pet him, he reacts more out of confusion and mild objection than fear, as if worried you might be giving him cooties. That said, when Echo is being petted, Pheonix sometimes joins in, clearly enjoying it while still unsure how to feel about human hands.
He’s confident enough to hang out and observe the household, often watching everything from a comfortable “safe spot,” including the vacuum cleaner. When he feels overwhelmed, Pheonix doesn’t act out, but simply removes himself and finds somewhere quiet.
Pheonix is also delightfully silly when catnip appears. As soon as it comes out, so does he, showing off his playful side:
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While Pheonix isn’t a lap cat and can’t be picked up, he does enjoy sleeping near you and being part of the room. With patience, gentle respect for his boundaries, and another friendly feline companion in his adoptive home (and this is a must), he will thrive. He would be especially thrilled to be adopted with one of his brothers, Echo or Marlowe.
