rascal

Rascal’s dad got sick and was hospitalized for 3 months and Rascal was left alone in the apartment. The owner returned home briefly, was rehospitalized and passed away and Rascal was left alone again, this time as people were in and out emptying the apartment. He was very stressed when he first came into foster and would growl when approached by anyone. His growl was his way of saying he was nervous and unsure. He was also heavily matted and still intact. After a couple of weeks his foster mom and dad found his weakness…. chin and check rubs and forehead kisses. The first purr was a huge breakthrough and now he is the sweetest boy. Foster parents are seeing the cat that neighbors had said was “very sweet.” Now he circles around foster mom’s legs and “assists” with whatever she is doing by putting his head her face for kisses or just lean in for a kiss. He will also just sit quietly in the room with Mom or Dad; he loves companionship. He sits on mom’s shoulder, runs to meet her, begging to be held and kissed. He can get over stimulated but since he has been neutered that has become a very rare occasion. Rascal has made friends with a semi feral named Ande who has taught him a lot of things like how to use the catio door and how to wrestle. Ande, once a rescue himself, has helped Rascal to heal. They are bonding and we hate to separate them, but there’s little chance Ande could ever become an inside pet. Our hope is Rascal will find a friend whether in the cat room or in a new home. He really does need a friend. Rascal is 4 yrs old, fully vetted, gorgeous with very unusual coloring. He’s a DLH Silver Tabby Lynx Point Siamese who loves Churu treats and comes to a clicker. Did I mention he’s a polydactyl? Currently at our EAPL Cat Adoption Center at Chow Down in Evergreen. Complete a cat application at www.eapl.com. Once approved you can take home the cat best suited to you and your home.