What would be the best Christmas present ever for Elf? A home of his own! Elf is only three years old and has been visited by the Grinch far too often in his short life. Elf was considered feral when he first came into our care, but his foster mom knew otherwise! Elf is a bit shy and will take some time to settle down and be comfortable with new people, but then you will be gifted with a friendly "Velcro" cat, who will even let you pick him up to kiss his face with a slow approach. Elf is a playful boy and has learned that the cat scratcher, crinkle balls and wand toys are the best! He also likes to chase the broom, followed up with a snack of minnow treats. When he is comfortable with you, you will learn how much of a talker he can be. Elf is not aggressive in any way but will let out a non-threatening hiss or give a little slap just to let you know he's unsure or nervous about something. Elf is also FELV positive. His condition is regressive, which means he is not contagious at this point. And if that's not enough, Elf arrived with a hematoma in his ear, which required surgery. His ear requires as-needed cleanings with ear solution or wipes, as his ear canal is so narrow it doesn't breathe or empty as other cats' ears do. Unfortunately, surgery for the canal isn't an option because of his FELV status. The process of medicating him daily, helped him realize he was safe with his foster mom and helped their relationship progress faster. He is interested in other cats and can live quite comfortably with another FELV cat looking for a friend.
Elf came to us from animal services, where he was scheduled to be euthanized. His foster mom saw him and knew she had to help him. Elf is now ready to find his forever home, thanks to the incredible progress made with his foster mom.
Elf isn't going to love you right away. But he isn't going to hurt you either. He needs the perfect person to realize his potential and has the patience to work with him. Elf needs someone who will take a slow, soft approach to let him know he is safe. That's the only thing on his Christmas list - a loving and caring home. In return, you will have the gift of his undivided love and the satisfaction of knowing that you gave him the best gift ever - a home filled with love and care.
