Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi! I'm Mellow Marvin! You can call me Marvin, though, and I'll respond, whether it's to get some snuggle time or go to my room at bedtime.
I got my name because I was so snuggly and chill right away when I moved in with my foster mom! I love to cuddle on your lap and be held like a baby and will make air biscuits when you hold me that way. I can sometimes get a little too excited, though, and may try to nibble at a finger. You can watch my tail to see if I'm getting too worked up and know if it's time to back off and let me calm down.
I want attention and like to cuddle with my human, but only for a while, and will eventually go off and spend time by myself. I'll play with toys by myself, but also have fun playing with wand toys with my human. I like flat cat scratchers and cat tunnels, and enjoy looking out the window from a cat tree perch. I'm a brave and curious cat, who explores the entire house and isn’t shy about jumping up onto higher surfaces.
I get along fine with my foster mom's big dog, and learned quickly to stay away from his food bowl. Otherwise, we do great together. I've been selective with other cats, though. I bully the shy, more timid cat I live with; I'll stalk and then pounce on her and try to start a fight, so we have to be kept separate. I left alone a more assertive cat who told me to back off; I listened to that cat and didn't try to start anything.
I am very food motivated. I'll gobble up all the food put in front of me, so foster mom uses an automatic feeder to feed me multiple small meals throughout the day. I'll also steal food off your plate if you’re not looking, so it's best to not leave any food out where I might be able to get it.
I came to RCHS with bite wounds and a problem with my right eye. My wounds all healed up great, but my eye had a pre-cancerous lesion, so my doctors decided it would be best to remove it. Don't worry, I do just fine without it! I'm all healed up and healthy now and am looking forward to finding my furever snuggle-buddy!
All kitties go to their new homes spayed/neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and tested negative for FIV/FeLV. If you are interested in adopting this cat, please fill out an application here: bit.ly/Cat-Adopt-App.