Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Are you tired of the same old cats? Are you looking for something new and different in your next feline companion? Could you use a little excitement in your life, on a regular basis but nearly always when you least suspect it? Well, keep reading – Silas might just be the cat for you!
This adorable little panther is quite affectionate and lovey with his humans. He enjoys petting and scritches and will let you know with a wonderful little purr. But this is just about where any sense of “normalcy” ends with this cutie.
Silas has been known to get a little "swatty" and, for extra fun, to attack feet and legs. You know, kind of like a herding dog who doesn’t have enough opportunities to actually ... herd? Except he’s a cat, so behavior that would be a little different and “special” in a dog, might be considered extra different and extra special in this little guy.
But wait, there’s more! Silas recently had a dental procedure during which nearly all of his remaining teeth had to be pulled. So some of the sharper, pointier aspects of his sneak attacks are likely to be dulled.
Intrigued yet? Because there is yet more! This boy is also not a huge fan of veterinary restraint, which means ... that’s right! Your vet will love him too! (No worries – gabapentin is not prohibitively expensive.)
What’s that you say? You would just not take him to the vet if he hates it? Well ... you will actually need to take him to the vet sometimes because ... he also has chronic rhinitis. So generally what this means is that every so often (with a frequency neither we nor you are likely to know in advance), Silas will probably have a flareup of sneezy snottiness, at which point, your vet will, we’re sure, be happy to prescribe some basic meds to get Silas back to feeling his best and ready to go for your ankles once again! You might be thinking, yeah but no way could you ever medicate a cat like this! On this one point though, Silas is quite helpful: he has the food drive of a Labrador retriever. So stick that pill in a piece of food, wash it down with Churu, and you’re set!
On a more serious note, since adopting any new pet is, after all, serious, and we want to be sure you’re ready for the commitment: Some of Silas’ attitude could be due to a history as an indoor/outdoor cat. He may simply feel constrained when kept strictly indoors rather than given the freedom to roam. Having a mouthful of bad, painful teeth and finding himself in county lockup probably did not help his demeanor. Also, it's likely that someone inadvertently rewarded this behavior and one could certainly try to reward *other* behaviors -- *any* other behavior really! -- and not this one. While we think that having his dental pain resolved, being out of a cage for good, getting some more helpful communication, and just having some stability in his life will help him to be his best self, very likely, at least to some extent, he is who he is.
Silas is currently at Frederick County Animal Control. Staff feel that Silas might do best in a home where he would have room to roam – which could mean a larger home with many elevated perches available, such as cat trees, cat shelves, or other surfaces where he would be welcome to roam and to rule. Or it could mean a home with a nice large catio, a yard fenced for kitties, or another means of providing safe outdoor time for him. We (FFOCAS) would also cover the cost of a consultation with a cat behavior consultant if you ever wanted professional insight and recommendations.
Silas is estimated at about 6 years old and is neutered and up to date on vaccinations. He is available for adoption from Frederick County Animal Control. If interested, please reach out to FCAC directly (bodin@frederickcountymd.gov) to find out more about Silas. We are FCAC's "friends" group and are helping to promote him. You are welcome to contact us first to see if you might be a fit for this handsome guy (ffocas4pets@gmail.com).
