Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids,
Not good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
Needs special attention,
Needs experienced adopter,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
MEET WINSTON! *Special Needs*
Can you believe this creature isn't AI? Meet Winston, a 10 month old Scottish Straight kitten (a breed similar to the Scottish Fold but with upright ears). He was surrendered to the rescue due to a senior cat in his home not adjusting well to his kitten shenanigans. Since joining the rescue, we’ve done a full veterinary workup to diagnose a heart defect. This sweet boy is quite a catch, but does have some medical needs his future family should consider.
In most ways, Winston is your typical goofy kitten! He’s medium-energy, an excellent snuggler and never shies away from a cuddle session. He loves to be held like a baby and will follow you while you’re working around the house, chatting and chirping along the way. Along with his bold looks, Winston has a bold personality. He is currently in foster care with a dog and other cats but doesn’t back down from putting the dog in her place. Most cats seem to find him inappropriately forward in his interactions. We think Winston would do best in a home without other animals where he doesn’t feel like he needs to compete for space or attention. Winston has a beautiful long coat which will require some maintenance and brushing to avoid matting.
Winston has a 4/5 heart murmur, an abnormally formed heart valve, thickened heart muscle and something called Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM). HOCM is a genetic heart condition where the muscle becomes abnormally thick and stiff, often obstructing blood flow from the left ventricle. This reduces the heart's efficiency, making it harder to pump blood effectively, and can lead to complications like congestive heart failure, blood clots (aortic thromboembolism), and sudden death. Many affected cats show no symptoms for years, with signs often appearing suddenly and seriously. Winston is currently exhibiting no signs of cardiac stress but will require follow ups with a cardiologist to monitor his condition, especially should he need anesthesia.
Winston was neutered prior to coming to the rescue. He is vaccinated, microchipped and FIV/FeLV negative. He is available for adoption through our Kyle’s Cats Fund. Kyle’s Cats is a life-saving TNR program of City of Elderly Love dedicated to improving the lives of community cats in and around Phoenixville. Our Kyle's Cats adoptables follow the same adoption process. Interested in adopting him? Visit cityofelderlylove.org to complete an online adoption questionnaire!
