Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Welcome to the chaos of Tweety.Four-year-old Tweety was surrendered by people who never bothered to take her to the vet after she had given birth to her umpteenth litter of kittens. They gave “having too many cats” as the reason for their surrender of her. Although Tweety likes to be around people, and even to initiate contact, it must be her initiation. Certain behaviors, such as wariness at being approached for petting by hands coming from above, being even more startled than most cats by sudden noises and movements, or guardedness around feet, make us suspect she may have experienced abuse in her past, such as by being struck or kicked. It does not stretch the imagination that people who would neglect her as she had been neglected might also abuse her. As Tweety becomes more accustomed to her foster home, she seems to have a penchant for getting into mischief, such as playing with water, sometimes making a mess. Tweety is inclined toward athleticism more consistent with that of a kitten rather than an adult: she zooms, jumps, and likes to climb, so a home with multi-level cat towers and cat shelves would be ideal for her. She has a high play drive and enjoys toys that she can chase and catch-- it’s almost as if she were part Bengal. Tweety is also intelligent and quickly figured out the treat-dispenser puzzle her fosters got for her. We have not observed Tweety with other cats and dogs, but her high energy level suggests that a home with other animals as playmates would be a good match for her. Given her rough style of play and fearful reaction to sudden movements, we do not recommend a home with the bustle of young children. Tweety is a little girl with a big personality who would do best adopted by someone experienced enough with cats to comprehend her quirks. She will be worth it.She has been spayed, is current on vaccinations, tested negative for FeLV and FIV, and treated for worms and fleas. Her adopter will receive her medical records. She’s being fostered in Melrose. Adoptions are facilitated by video meet-and-greets, as well as in-person visits. There is a simple adoption process and an adoption fee, which helps us continue rescuing cats in need. In Tweety's case, that adoption fee has been reduced by more than half to a mere $95-- a bargain for a new best friend. Cats can live past 20 years, so please consider whether you can commit to providing a safe, loving home for life before adopting. Please respond by saying a little about yourself and the home you would provide. Doing so helps us match cats with the right adopters. Including your phone number is likely to lead to a faster response.
