Zukko

Older, loving cat in need of a new home

Pet's Name: Zukko
Cat: Primary Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Birthdate, estimate is okay: January 2009
Age Category: Senior
Where did you get your pet?: Rescue Shelter
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.: March 2009
Gender: Male
Size (at full grown): Large
Primary Color: Brown
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Cuddling, lounging on furniture or in a cat bed or on the floor, loves receiving affection, likes spending time in the sun on screened in patio
How is your cat with other cats?:
Timid at first
Playful
Rambunctious
Tolerates
Scared
Not good with other cats
Does your cat have any amusing or peculiar habits, like "chattering" at birds through the window or fetching toys?: He will stop whatever he is doing if he thinks he might get pets; he will meow back at you if you talk to him, and carry out a full “conversation”
What is the most adorable thing about your cat?: After he is comfortable with you and his surroundings, he will run to greet you at the door when you get home
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Purr-sonality:
Friendly to Family
Friendly to Strangers
Timid/Shy
Enjoys being picked up
Affectionate
Vocal
Bonded Pair
Good with Dogs
Good with Other Cats
Good with Young Children
Purebred
Declawed
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: Adopters must be loving, gentle, and patient since he is an older cat
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: Zukko is very sensitive and easily frightened, but if you are gentle with him and he gets comfortable with you, he will show you so much love
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Military Move
Rehoming reason details (if necessary): I am a service member who is gone often, and I can no longer provide the loving environment he needs
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: Three months
Who is your veterinarian?: Vets of Tampa
What do you feed your pet?: Hill Science Senior Vitality dry cat food
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? : Yes
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Riverview, FL
Zip Code: 33578
How did you hear about us?: Google Search
Service Level: Priority