Raffaello

😸 Fine with other cats, but prefers human company so would likely be happy as an only cat as long as you're home often enough to give him the attention he craves
🐶 Untested with dogs, but would likely be fine with a slow introduction
👶🏻 Great with kids, as long as they're gentle and not overly loud
🏠 Strictly indoors only (a fully enclosed, professionally installed catio is fine)
❣️ Absolutely adores attention, so you'll need to be prepared to give it to him

Sugar meter: 🍬🍬🍬🍬🍬/5

Raf is a gorgeous gentle giant who loves nothing more than curling up beside his humans for pats upon pats upon pats (which is always a pleasure, as his fur is SO incredibly soft).

He's a bit of a goofball, and loves to be up high (he'll balance on shower frames, kitchen cabinets and even AC units). That means you'll need to make sure your upper surfaces are dusted frequently, otherwise he'll dust them for you (and sneeze in your face immediately after you manage to get him down)!

He's also super curious, loves to explore and is adept at opening sliding doors and cabinets, so be sure to block access to anything you don't want him getting into, onto or behind.

Our favourite things about Raf are his meows "hello" as soon as he sees you, his gentle little head bumps when you put your face near his, and the way he follows you around everywhere (especially the bathroom), wanting pats and attention.

In saying that, he's also happy to curl up nearby and let you get things done!

Raf is everything you could possibly want in a feline bestie. In saying that, he needs a very special home that understands both his needs and his habits.

💩 IMPORTANT 💩

He couldn't care less about staying hydrated, so will need a wet-food-heavy diet (his foster carer has taken to watering it down further as he never finishes it in one go). With lots of wet food, he's started peeing daily 🥳 (whereas previously he'd only go every 3-4 days).

Raf's favourite dry food is Royal Canin Ragdoll (he thinks he's fancy), but he won't need much to keep him satisfied.

He also only defecates once every three days (on average), which is a bonus if cleaning the litter is your least favourite cat-care chore. (He doesn't strain to poop, when he actually does go, but the frequency is something that we'd recommend monitoring. He's been on laxatives recently to help with his bowel movements, but even so, he's not a once-a-day pooper and may never be.)

(Psst... If you're looking for a cat with particular personality traits, get in touch with our team of volunteers at Sugar & Spice Cat Rescue and we'll pair you with your ideal match! 💜)

‼️ Raffaello will be at our next adoption day at Pet O Maribyrnong (Saturday 18th October)! Feel free to come along to meet a range of cats and kittens and find your ideal match – and if you pre-apply to adopt, you can even take your new best friend home on the day!

If you'd like to meet him, please submit an application (see below) – the more information you can provide about your household, lifestyle and history with cats, the better 🤗