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About Tommy
Tommy has beautiful mackerel tabby markings. His nature is on the quiet and laid-back side and he often observes life from his reclining position, though still being kittenish he frolics and plays, enjoying every moment of life. He loves all the cat company but a short while ago he suddenly seemed to discover what human attention had to offer & began to walk up asking for pats and strokes instead of simply accepting what was offered. He has surprised me by becoming quite a snuggle-bunny, when I thought he was always going to be more reserved! He surely has come a long way from early beginnings when I nicknamed him growl-baby!
His short coat is glossy and easy to care for. In fact he will take care of it himself as long as you continue to provide the quality diet!
Tommy temporarily changed foster homes to expose him to a busier lifestyle with more bustle and children, including a typically boisterous toddler, and he managed well. It took him a couple of weeks to shake his reservations but suddenly he was loving life there and we know he will definitely take to any cat-friendly children. Initially shy with a stranger, he is really worth the wait to get to know.
He has grown up with plenty of other cats of all ages, two sizes of cat-savvy dogs and was snuggled a lot by children during his initiation into indoor life. He will fit into most types of home and family who can take the time to let him come out of his shell at his own pace. He became accustomed to the loud sounds of his 2nd foster home's toddler, though he kept his distance. Tommy settles happily into new places (such as his second foster home) but he does need to take his own time. Since being back in the original foster house which doesn't get many visitors he is nervous when one appears but if you can see past that, I guarantee you will find yourself with a quiet and very loving cat.
Tommy was trapped near the airport with his littermates after an employee noticed their deceased mother on the road. In just a few short weeks he went from being a scared bush kitty to a purring, ever-growing boy bursting with health and loving life. This came about with a diet of premium kitten food and a ton of handling & love from a band of kitty-snuggler volunteers who cuddled & played with them every day for several weeks. It was a crash course in Domestication and Loving Humans!
For his safety and your own peace of mind Tommy must be an indoor-only cat, although a secure cat enclosure would be a wonderful bonus for him. But an enriched household (with cat towers, scratchers & plenty of toys), some good window seats & views of outside perhaps with a screen door or window to look through & sniff the breeze, and lots of attention should be adequate. Tommy would like the company of other friendly cats but love from his humans would be ok too.
Located in Yanchep.
Medical notes
Tommy is a superbly healthy young cat who has been sterilised & microchipped and had both F5 vaccinations. He is up to date with parasite control. A lot of attention is given to his researched, top quality diet so he is developing to his fullest potential. We will ask the adoptive family to continue feeding the same quality.
Adoption details
When you see the picture, read the profile & think "This is the one!" I want to hear from you! Please message me with your email address so I can send you an application form. Although it's important for these adoptees to find their forever homes asap, there will be an informal interview process to see if you both match. This is the difference between adopting & buying and it serves the really important purpose of keeping you together for life. All family members will be included in the adoption process. Everyone counts.
1. Message me.
2. I send you an Application form via email.
3. I will phone you.
4. Meet & greet.
5. 2 week (or more) trial adoption.
6. You have a new family member!
The adoption fee shown on each listing mainly covers the cost of the vetwork needed before adoption & it allows rescue continuity. It is seriously much cheaper to adopt from a rescue than to get a "Free to good home" & organise all the vetwork yourself.
Once it's been decided that you will trial your possible family member, you will complete the adoption form, pay the fee & take him/her home to see for sure that the fit is right. The settling in process can take some time or it may be almost instant. If after a while (around 2 weeks) it becomes apparant that the chemistry just isn't there, the animal can be returned for a full refund. Please be aware that this is not a failure for either you or the adoptee. It simply didn't work & there is no blame.
If the adoption goes ahead but some unforseen circumstance rises in the future, near or far, where you must be separated, your pet MUST be returned to PRAAS; not rehomed by yourself. We have rescued that animal & we need to know that he/she is safe for the rest of its life. It may be that you have a wonderful next home to move them to, in which case please let us know.
If the animal is returned to us at this later stage there is no refund.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.