Violet and Veruca

Sweet and Sassy Seniors

Pet's Name: Violet and Veruca
Cat: Primary Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Birthdate (an estimate is okay): 5/2012
Age Category: Senior
Where did you get your pet?: Relative
Was this pet ever in a shelter, rescue, or foster program? If yes, please provide details.: No
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): 6/2012
Gender: Female
Size (at full-grown): Medium
Primary Color: Gray
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Violet - Ribbon/string, hair ties, small things she can toss in the air, getting pets and scratches, drinking from the sink, playing in packing paper/bags/boxes Veruca - hair ties, likes laying in the sun Both like finding a cozy place to nap as close to you as possible
Does your cat have any amusing or peculiar habits, like 'chattering' at birds through the window or fetching toys?: Veruca - sometimes chatters at birds, passes the pick up test, sometimes lap cat Violet - best dolphin technique, lap cat sometimes, very vocal
What is the most adorable thing about your cat?: They both have very particular voices. Violet is loud and Veruca has a softer scratchy voice. They will talk back and forth with you sometimes.
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Has your cat ever been diagnosed with or treated for any of the following? (Please check all that apply, even if your cat has fully recovered. This helps us provide the best support for future families.):
Allergies (environmental or food-related)
Anxiety Issues
Arthritis or Joint Pain
Chronic Sneezing or Congestion
Dental Disease
Digestive Issues
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
Kidney Disease
Litter Box Avoidance
Seizures
Skin Conditions
Upper Respiratory Infections
Urinary Tract Issues or Crystals
Other
Additional notes about your cat’s health history:: Violet had the crystals in her urine about 4 years ago but has been clear since.
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
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: They both like to eat plastic bags, so I have to keep all grocery bags up or put away.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Pet Parent Illness
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 months
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: They eat Fromm grain free dry food but love to have wet food from time to time. If I give them wet food, I water it down a lot because Violet mostly just licks up the gravy otherwise.
Do you currently have pet insurance?: No
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Austin, TX
Zip Code: 78759
How did you hear about us?: Other Referral
Referring Name (person, page, or organization, if applicable): James Gresko
Service Level: Senior Placement: Full Support for Older Pets