It is hard to convey how special Zuko is—this is a cat who follows his human around from room to room, who is friendly and social with new people, who loves to snuggle into a lap on the couch or an armpit in bed. When I took him in to foster him in 2015, he stole my heart and became my sweet buddy as I moved to different cities and eventually met my life partner. In 2020, I moved in with my partner who has two cats of their own, and we have worked hard on getting Zuko to live peacefully with his cat siblings, but after four years, we are coming to terms with the fact that the stress this puts on him is not fair, and keeping the cats confined to separate zones in our home is not the life we want to give any of them. Rehoming him is not a decision we make lightly—we love this little guy fiercely, and want to find someone who finds him as delightful and singular as we do. He is healthy, low-maintenance with perfect litter box behavior, and he will make your day every day.
Pet's Name:
Zuko
Cat: Primary Breed:
Domestic Short Hair
Age Category:
Adult
Where did you get your pet?:
Rescued in the Bronx
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.:
October, 2015
Gender:
Male
Size (at full grown):
Small
Weight (at full grown):
11
Primary Color:
Black (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Toy mouse, cuddling
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?:
Zuko has a very unique meow that we love.
What is the most adorable thing about your cat?:
He will sleep right on your chest with his head very close to your head! He also recently had all his teeth removed, so he looks a bit like Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon!
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?:
Zuko has Feline hyperesthesia (FHS) so his lower back is very sensitive, and he will sometimes curl up and bite at his legs while they kick at his face. The episodes aren’t very frequent. At night we use a thunderjacket on him and it helps him settle
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?:
No other pets (not sure how he is with dogs, but definitely no cats). Good sunny spots in the home for him to curl up in. We just want someone to appreciate how special he is.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
We are more than willing to allow a trial period to make sure both Zuko and potential new family are compatible, and will take him back at any point. We will provide his thunder jacket, a harness and leash that we use to take him outside, and any additional food we have leftover.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Incompatible with Other Pets
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?:
Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes
Who is your veterinarian?:
Chester County Cat Hospital
What do you feed your pet?:
BFF wet food twice a day
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? :
No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Phoenixville, PA
Zip Code:
19460
How did you hear about us?:
Rescue/Shelter
Service Level:
Basic