Frankie and Ziggie

Meet bonded brothers Frankie & Ziggie ❤️

This is an incredibly difficult post for me to make, but I'm hoping to find a loving forever home for my two sweet boys, Frankie and Ziggie.

Frankie and Ziggie are bonded brothers with very different personalities. Frankie is outgoing, affectionate, and doesn't have a mean bone in his body when it comes to people. He's also fiercely protective of his more timid brother, Ziggie.

Ziggie is a shy, sensitive soul who needs patience, understanding, and a peaceful environment where he can feel safe enough to come out of his shell.

Unfortunately, despite years of trying to make things work with our dogs, Ziggie remains terrified of them. We've been rotating the animals through different areas of our home to give everyone their own space, but it's become clear that this isn't the life I want for them.

In a perfect world, all of our animals would coexist peacefully, and we'd all live happily ever after. But sometimes loving them means recognizing that they deserve an environment where they can truly thrive.

My greatest hope is to find Frankie and Ziggie a home together, preferably without dogs, where they can feel safe, loved, and free to be themselves.

This isn't a decision I'm making lightly. These boys are loved, and finding the right home for them matters more to me than anything.

If you think you might be able to give these brothers the home they deserve, please reach out. ❤️

Pet's Name: Frankie & Ziggie
Cat: Primary Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Birthdate (an estimate is okay): March 2020, November 2020
Age Category: Adult
Where did you get your pet?: animal shelter
Was this pet ever in a shelter, rescue, or foster program? If yes, please provide details.: Orange County Animal Shelter - Orlando
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): March 2021
Gender: Male
Size (at full-grown): Large
Approximate adult weight in pounds (number only): 16
Primary Color: Calico/Multi/Tricolor
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: cardboard scratchers, crinkle toys
Does your cat have any amusing or peculiar habits, like 'chattering' at birds through the window or fetching toys?: He will sit up on his back legs and beg for food
What is the most adorable thing about your cat?: How much they love each other
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?: frankie has noisy breathing
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
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
How is your cat with children?: Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction with children to determine.
How is your cat with other cats?: Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction with other cats to determine.
How is your cat with dogs?: Best in a home without dogs: Has reacted to dogs and should live in a home without them.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: Finding a place where they feel safe and loved
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: I love them dearly, I thought eventually my animals would all get along
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Housing is Inadequate for Pet
Details about rehoming reason (if needed): Not able to acclimate to dogs in the house, spend most of the time in their room isolated and scared
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
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Fancy feast
Do you currently have pet insurance?: No
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Orlando, FL
Zip Code: 32810
How did you hear about us?: Google Search
Service Level: Standard Placement: Full Support + Custom Campaign