Hi. My name is Coconut. Before we get to the stuff that makes me a good cat to add to your family, I want to tell you about my dramatic rescue from the brink of death! There I was, thrown out in my cat carrier, trapped, hungry, thirsty, feeling really bad. I felt very light, too, probably because I only weighed about six pounds, when 10 pounds was what I should have weighed. Just when I was ready to give it all up, someone picked me up and took me to a caring doctor. Now I'm over all that now and living with my foster family-I survived to tell the tale.
One thing I have learned living here is that all people are not mean. In fact, my foster mom says, "Despite his horrendous ordeal, Coconut has proved to be a kind and loving soul who just wants to be part of a family." That seems exactly right. I love people. I love being petted. And I love sitting on laps. I also enjoy bopping people with my head when I want to say "Hi."
Since coming to my foster family, I've discovered more things.! Like, sitting in a sunny window is super relaxing. And, chasing my feather toy, exciting! I'm interested in other cats and wondering about dogs. But small children freak me out. I'm really scared of them and run and hide as soon as I see one. That's why my foster mom says the best home for me is one where my adopter is present part of the day and my home environment is peaceful and calm-and without small children. I am not comfortable around cats, and would prefer to be the king of my own castle. After all, I have been through some very hard times, so how can you blame me?
I have a couple of minor scars from my life before my rescue, which my foster mom says are probably old bite wounds. I might have contracted FIV through one of them. (That stands for feline immunodeficiency virus.) Having FIV makes me more vulnerable to illness, but with regular veterinary care and yearly vaccines, I am living a perfectly normal life. Plus, it is safe for other cats to share water, food, and normal interactions with me.
My foster mom also says I am a talker. When I am lonely I howl for my person. I sleep a lot during the day and get more active later in the afternoon and evening. Plus, I have a loud purr that she says, "is sure to please."
Do I sound like the kind of purring cat you want to have in your family? If so, let's meet! Please fill out an adoption application at this website-https://animalalliesrescue.org/adopt/-and choose me, Coconut! My adoption fee is $100 and AARF wants me to tell you that their adoption package covers all expenses needed to prepare kitties like me for our forever homes. By the time you meet us, we've already been spayed/neutered (ifage appropriate) and microchipped. We've been checked by a veterinarian, and we're up to date on age-appropriate immunizations against rabies and FVRCP (feline viral rhinotracheitis, calcivirus and panleukopenia). Some of us have had extensive surgeries, dental work, or other necessary procedures. AARF is committed to getting all of us entirely ready for a happy, healthy, love-filled life!
