Onyx is a cuddly 2-year-old spayed female cat. She loves cuddling up in bed for a nap and hanging out with her 2 sisters.
- Good with dogs and other cats
- Requires love and attention
- Indoor cat
- Loves wet food and chicken
- Tiny cat
- Needs some medical help as she seems to have an undiagnosed stomach issue, causing her to throw up close to once a day (we have multiple test results from the vet we can give you, done in April 2025)
Pet's Name:
Onyx
Cat: Primary Breed:
Domestic Short Hair
Birthdate, estimate is okay:
July 2023
Age Category:
Young
Where did you get your pet?:
Local Barn
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.:
November 2023
Gender:
Female
Size (at full grown):
Small
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size.:
5
Primary Color:
Black
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Bird on a string, spinny toys, and cuddle time
Does your cat have any amusing or peculiar habits, like "chattering" at birds through the window or fetching toys?:
Cries when she smells chicken cooking because she wants in
What is the most adorable thing about your cat?:
She will follow you around and find you for cuddles she loves being around people and especially likes men. She's always found curled up on her dad's lap or tucked into his arm.
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?:
Stomach issues (only throwing up bile). She will throw up around once a day, primarily foamy liquid like acid reflux. We have been unable to identify with our vet what the problem is but have done extensive testing in April 2025 (Xrays, blood work, fecal test, urine test, dewormer, hairball medicine, hypoallergenic wet food diet)
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?:
Someone who is willing to give her attention, she does not like being lonely, so someone who likes a furry friend companion
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
She's very much an indoor cat regardless of being born in a barn she would rather be inside, in fact if you ever leave a door open she will either stare at it or walk outside just to stare at you through the window
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Moving
Rehoming reason details (if necessary):
Unable to pay for pet fees at new rental property or further pet care for her stomach issues. Financial struggles have led us to rehoming as she needs more care than we can provide.
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?:
One month
Who is your veterinarian?:
Animal Clinic (on 28th street)
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?:
She primarily eats wet food, she can eat dry food but she has a hard time digesting it and does not prefer it
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? :
No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Grand Rapids, MI
Zip Code:
49504
How did you hear about us?:
Rescue/Shelter
Service Level:
Tailored: For pets with minor behavioral or special needs