Behavior/character: Gerry is still fearful of people, with tasty treats there is still room for improvement. Gerry is very focused on food.
Other particularities (lap cat, shoulder cat): No touch cat.
Medication/health: Gerry was injured on his right front leg when he was found. This has been amputated. Gerry is otherwise a healthy tomcat.
Social with people: Not yet, with sweets he almost dares to touch my finger with his nose.
Social with other cats and dogs: Very social with other cats and okay with cat-friendly dogs.
How the cat ended up in the haven: Gerry was found on the street by a lovely lady who took him home and had him operated on because he was injured on his right front leg. Unfortunately, that lovely lady couldn't keep him and she contacted Kareema and that's how Gerry came to 'the haven' after the operation to recover.
❗ This is a confirmed cat. This one is no longer available for adoption. ❗
Flossie on the street, November 2021
Not all the tomcats and queens in Haven are ex-street cats. But almost all are. Like Flossie.
With the oh so familiar story; blind cat in need on the street noticed by a good soul who took pity on this poor creature. And asked for help on Facebook. And Koky, the owner of Haven, who made sure the cat could find its way to Haven. – This was in November 2021.
Meanwhile, Flossie has found safety in Haven. But Haven is a transit home, not a destination. Flossie is looking for a home.
Flossie is a handsome boy. He is also skittish. Although he does get along well with other cats ... there are really a lot of cats in Haven. We suspect that a quieter environment with less stimuli would be good for Flossie.
Flossie's adopter takes in a blind tomcat who is looking for safety and stability. Flossie must learn that he can trust his human. That he should not be afraid.
December 2024
Flossie is not a 'shy cat'. Not a 'no touch cat'. Touching is not really the problem. That is currently possible to a limited extent, see the video at the bottom of this message. Flossie is a scared cat.
What Flossie needs more than anything is patience and attention from his human. But at the same time not impose themself. When Flossie is ready for affection, he will approach you himself. This is not a cat to pick up and put on your lap and start petting him.
A busy family with small children and possibly busy dogs does not seem like a good idea to us with Flossie.
Mind you, this is not to say that Flossie cannot blossom and become a very social cat who walks around his domain with confidence.
We estimate Flossie was born around August 2021. Which makes him about 3.5 years old now.
As you can see, the remains of his eyes have been surgically removed and closed. He has received his basic vaccinations against common cat diseases and rabies. A deworming treatment and anti-flea treatment.
Flossie is also chipped and neutered. Blind cats can adapt well. Finding the litter box is no problem.
A fairly obvious condition of a good adoption is that Flossie must be safe. He comes from the streets and almost died there. Flossie must be an indoor cat or only come outside in a very safe controlled environment. - As he is used to in Haven with his courtyard and completely closed terraces.
Flossie is not a ready-made lap cat. He is also not a non-touch cat. He is a soul who has had a hard time which has not done his self-confidence any good but with the right person he can become a best friend.
NL