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About Asher
🖤 Meet Asher – A Quiet Soul Searching for His Perfect Place 🖤
Age: 2.5 years
Sex: Male (Neutered)
Color: Black
Time in Care: 660 days
Special Traits: Cat-friendly, small-dog friendly, calm and independent
Asher has been in care for nearly two years, patiently waiting for the right person to come along—and now he’s ready for his forever home.
This sleek black beauty is not your average lap cat. He’s incredibly selective with his affection and prefers life on his own terms. Asher doesn’t enjoy being picked up or fussed over. He’s the kind of cat who keeps you company without needing constant attention. On rare occasions—when things are quiet and you're sitting still for a while—he might choose to sit on your lap, but even then, pats are on his terms.
Asher thrives best as a companion cat, especially to another calm feline. He’s not a fan of being played with by humans but makes a gentle, respectful friend for another cat or even a small dog.
🌿 A Note on His Health:
Asher was diagnosed with plasma cell pododermatitis (also known as "pillow foot") early in care. It was successfully treated with prednisolone, and he now manages well with dietary support alone.
Current diet: Purina Pro Plan LiveClear (dry) is essential to keep his paws and skin healthy. A raw diet may also support his immune system and reduce the chance of flare-ups. He likes raw prawns, beef/pork/chicken mince.
He has tested negative for FIV and FELV and has no other known health issues.
💌 After 660 days in care, Asher is ready for the calm, understanding home he deserves. He doesn’t need someone looking for a cuddly lap cat—he needs someone who sees the beauty in a cat who marches to the beat of his own drum.
Could your home be the safe haven Asher’s been waiting for?
Medical notes
Medical History & Special Notes:
Condition: Plasma Cell Pododermatitis ("Pillow Foot")
Asher has been diagnosed with plasma cell pododermatitis, commonly known as pillow foot—a condition characterized by swelling and inflammation of the paw pads.
Treatment History:
Initially treated with prednisolone (a corticosteroid), which successfully reduced inflammation.
Has since been weaned off medication and is currently managed through dietary therapy.
Current Management Plan:
Primary Diet: Purina Pro Plan LiveClear (dry) is essential to keep his paws and skin healthy. A raw diet may also support his immune system and reduce the chance of flare-ups. He likes raw prawns, beef/pork/chicken mince.
Immune Status:
Tested negative for FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) and FELV (Feline Leukemia virus), a common underlying cause of pillow foot.
No other immune-related disorders identified.
Adoption details
*Please only apply if you reside 4hrs from Shepparton
* You will have a list of questions sent that you need to answer and send back.
* (For dog applications) Photos are requested of your yard, the fencing and any undercover shelter areas (patio/pergola) that must be sent through along with answers to questions.
* It’s not first in best dressed and we pride ourselves in finding the perfect family home for the animals in our care and make sure each family finds the perfect animal as well.
* We feed our cats on Lifewise, bags are available to buy from us.
* We also offer a 2 week trial on all animals that are adopted from this rescue organisation, if returned during this time a refund less 10% is given.
* Meet and greets are always taken prior to adoption, on the day if all goes well and you are happy, you can adopt on the spot and take your animal home to begin the next chapter together. We don't offer more than 1 meet and greet.
*All animals listed on our petrescue page are available for adoption until the moment they are removed
*Please be patient. Applications take time to process.
The site is ran by volunteers who also have work commitments and families of their own.
We are a not for profit rescue organisation run in Victoria.
It's all worth it when you are matched with your perfect addition to the family
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.
