Beetlebug

Ms. Beetlebug is a very sweet and vocal girl just shy of 5 years of age. She was raised with her littermate and dogs, and while she's not the friendliest of felines, she'll tolerate other cats (so long as they don't try to lay on her or steal her cuddles.)

She loves to meow, hiss, growl, and otherwise express her assent or discontent with any situation she finds herself in. She's never attacked me in the 5 years I've had her, though she's not shy about growling when I've irritated her enough.

I'm rehoming her because after 5 years of food, love, and a warm bed to sleep in, she still refuses to use a litter box. Every day I clean up a pile of poop and pee from somewhere in the house. She's the sweetest baby girl ever, she'll cuddle you and lay on your shoulder like a pirate's parrot, but she will absolutely not use a litter box. Please don't contact me if you plan to rehome her or throw her out when her litter-box-phobic habits don't change.

Pet's Name: Beetlebug
Cat: Primary Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Birthdate, estimate is okay: 3.30.2020
Age Category: Adult
Where did you get your pet?: A cat hoarder in Panama City
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.: 4.30.2020
Gender: Female
Size (at full grown): Medium
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size.: 8
Primary Color: Black (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Beetlebug loves feather wands and snuggling.
Does your cat have any amusing or peculiar habits, like "chattering" at birds through the window or fetching toys?: Beetlebug meows whenever you touch her.
What is the most adorable thing about your cat?: She's such a vocal sweetheart, and she loves cuddles.
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?: In 2023 she had Calicivirus, and after steroids she recovered. Her nose may look a little odd because the tissue degenerated and grew back.
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
How is your cat with other cats?:
Timid at first
Playful
Rambunctious
Tolerates
Scared
Not good with other cats
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: She needs to be a fully inside cat, and she should never be declawed.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: Beetlebug will growl, but she won't scratch or swat at you.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Not Housebroken/Not Using Litterbox
Rehoming reason details (if necessary): She's seemingly allergic to litterboxes. She will rarely use them. You should be prepared to clean up feline feces from the floor and wipe up urine if you're sure on adopting her.
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?: We get her seen by the lovely and skilled vets at Quincy Animal Hospital.
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: She'll eat any generic kibble, but she's currently eating Purina Friskies Gravy Swirlers with Flavors of Chicken, Salmon & Gravy Adult Complete & Balanced Dry Cat Food. She loves to cover her food when she's done, and she'll sit and dig kibble from the feeding bowl to eat it off the floor. (Nasty girl.)
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? : No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Quincy, FL
Zip Code: 32352
How did you hear about us?: Google Search
Service Level: No-Cost Option: Basic Listing Service
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