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My name is Enigma!

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Sign Adoption Contract

3

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $25

This helps Companion Animal Alliance with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Gray or Blue (Mostly)
Age
1 year 6 months old, Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
59979659
Hair Length
short

My story

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

Mouser • Nervous Negotiator • Treat Connoisseur

Enigma is a 1.5-year-old, 9 lb silver-grey short hair tabby with a cautious nature and very clear boundaries. He’s a thoughtful observer who can tolerate a human standing a few feet away—as long as food or a treat is involved. Without snacks, all bets are off.

When his kennel door is opened, Enigma follows a predictable (and very honest) routine: retreat, find a corner, and issue a firm warning hiss to make sure everyone understands the terms of engagement. He’s not aggressive—just very clear about needing space.

Enigma is part of our Mouser/Barn Cat Program and is seeking a managed outdoor working home. He is not release-able to his original location, as he repeatedly returned to former haunts where his presence as an all-natural pest control solution was not appreciated. He now needs a new, stable placement where he can settle in safely and stay put.

Enigma’s Highlights:
Nervous but food-motivated
Will tolerate proximity for treats (especially lickable ones—his favorite)
Not handleable and not interested in being pushed past his comfort zone
Communicates clearly with body language and hisses

Ideal Home:
Barn, warehouse, workshop, or similar outdoor working environment
Consistent routine with minimal pressure for interaction
Caretaker who respects boundaries and understands mouser cats
Someone willing to earn his trust slowly—preferably with lickable treats

Enigma isn’t a mystery so much as a specialist: give him space, consistency, and snacks, and he’ll coexist on his own careful terms. If you’re looking for a mouser who values independence and clear communication, Enigma may be the right fit.

For more information about our mouser program and tips for bringing a mouser home, please visit https://www.caabr.org/mousers
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Companion Animal Alliance

Contact info

Pet ID
59979659
Contact
Address
2550 Gourrier Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2.

Sign Adoption Contract

3.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

The process is quite simple! Please stop by and see for yourself. All animals are spayed/neutered, dewormed, vaccinated, and microchipped prior to going home. Adoption prices may vary to what is listed. Dogs under 6 months/under 25 lbs are $200. Dogs over 6 months/over 25 lbs are $100. Cats under 6 months are $50. Cats over 6 months are $25.

Go meet their pets

Meet our pets at the shelter:

Wednesday-Monday: 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am- 6:00 pm

No appointment necessary!

More about this shelter

We are a non-profit open intake shelter that serves all of East Baton Rouge parish. We strive to improve the lives of abandoned, unwanted and abused animals in our parish. We house approximately 400 animals at any given time. We take in 20-30 new animals a day. We are always in need of fosters both short and long term, donations, and volunteers.

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