Lovebug

Emergency Rehoming!!

Lovebug is a sweet, 2 year old calico in desperate need of a new home. Despite continuous efforts, she does not get along with her owner's other animal. Despite multiple inquires regarding Rehoming, four families have now backed out.

Pet's Name: Lovebug
Cat: Primary Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Primary Breed (if not in list): Calico
Birthdate (an estimate is okay): January 30, 2024
Age Category: Young
Where did you get your pet?: Rowan County Animal Shelter
Was this pet ever in a shelter, rescue, or foster program? If yes, please provide details.: Yes - she was rescued as a kitten (about 4 months old) after a litter was found abandoned.
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): May 30, 2024
Gender: Female
Size (at full-grown): Medium
Approximate adult weight in pounds (number only): 14
Primary Color: Calico/Multi/Tricolor
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Zoomies, Laser pointers, and anything that crinkles!
Does your cat have any amusing or peculiar habits, like 'chattering' at birds through the window or fetching toys?: Lovebug is determined to be heard! As most calicos are, she tends to speak her mind quite a lot. She also has a funny habit of laying belly up with her legs going in all directions.
What is the most adorable thing about your cat?: Her chunky face and goofy habit of cuddling with socks. She also demands a mandatory 6:00 PM cuddle buddy!
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?: Adopters should be aware of her tendency to over-eat. She shouldn't be free-fed.
Additional notes about your cat’s health history:: Last vet appointment was in December 2025
Purr-sonality:
Friendly to Family
Friendly to Strangers
Timid/Shy
Enjoys being picked up
Affectionate
Vocal
Bonded Pair
Good with Other Cats
Good with Dogs
Good with Young Children
Purebred
Declawed
Sprays or Marks Territory
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?: Lovebug would thrive in a home that either has no other animals or has an owner with the time, experience, and patience for socializing her with other animals.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Incompatible with Other Pets
Details about rehoming reason (if needed): This is an emergency re-home due to Lovebug not getting on with an existing animal in the home. Remaining here will cause damage to them both due to lack of roaming-ability and time spent with her humans. Please contact us if you can take 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?: Two weeks
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: No food preferences.
Do you currently have pet insurance?: No
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Asheville, NC
Zip Code: 28704
How did you hear about us?: Google Search
Service Level: Courtesy Listing: Self-Managed (Free)