Pixiebob kittens & cats in Gainesville, Florida

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There is a special void kitten at HSNCF now! His name is Danimal (but you can change his name). He is a gorgeous slinky black kitten with a couple of white hairs in one ear. That’s all the white found on his body! Lol. Danimal has brownish eyes. He may grow to be a big boy too. If he was a galaxy far far away, then the white ear hairs would be shooting stars and his eyes would be baby planets forming. Danimal and his mom came to HSNCF from a difficult situation down south. He is a wonderful kitten who needs a home with another friendly kitten/cat and a kind, patient person(s) to help him continue to adjust to being an indoor cat. He is shy and may hide until he feels safe. His foster mom says he is a gentle kitten when she trims his toenails and tickles his tummy softly. She does this in the bathroom where the noise level is low, and it is only the two of them. She wraps Danimal up ‘burrito style’ and gently pulls a foot out one at a time to trim then tucks the foot back in. Danimal is more at ease during these times as it is just him with one person. It may be best for Danimal to start in a bathroom or bedroom where he can feel safe then be allowed out into a larger area. **Slow movements and gentle pets with Danimal are recommended as he may startle if there are quick movements toward him.** Foster mom found out it is easier to pet Danimal when he is distracted while eating food esp wet food which makes it possible pick him up for loving. His purr is soft but rumbles when he is especially happy. He is eating Purina One kitten food with a teaspoon of wet food as a treat. His foster mom finds him sleeping at the foot of her bed where he plays gently with her toes. Danimal may allow pets while he is sunning himself in the window or snoozing on the cat tree. He loves to play with wand toys, 3 tier ball stands, small balls, mice, and other toys like wadded up paper balls. Danimal dislikes loud noises, sudden movements, and dogs (they scare him). He will do well in a quiet home with a family who understands Danimal will need patience and love. Foster mom doesn’t believe Danimal will do well in a home with young children. At his foster home, there are three cats who help foster kittens learn how to be inside cats. Each one has a job. Danimal learned how to groom himself from Jack, Ziggy showed Danimal how to play with toys and leap across the furniture, and Jaiet let Danimal know when his manners were lacking by holding him down with her paw. He loves having a kitty partner and is more comfortable in their presence. Danimal uses the litter box quite well but desires it to be cleaned regularly so his paws don’t get icky. Fresh water is a big deal for him. Even more so, are the incredibly yummy kitty treats known as Churus. Beware of the love affair between Danimal and Churus, it is intense. LOL. Foster mom learned to squeeze out the Churu onto a plate then give the plate to Danimal. Otherwise, Danimal will chew on the tube to get to the yummies. Got to be fast with your fingers if this happens! Please remember the 3-3-3 rules for adopting pets, it is very beneficial to know. It is a guideline for acclimating adopted kittens/cats, first 3 days of decompression (hiding, stress), 3 weeks learning routines (settling in), and 3 months feeling fully at home. It emphasizes patience and providing a safe space to build trust. This process is especially important for kitties like Danimal.