Adoption information
About Horizon
💛 About Horizon
Horizon is a lively, outgoing cat with a big personality and an even bigger love for attention. This handsome boy is social, playful, and always ready for fun, whether he's chasing toys, racing around the house, or investigating where the treats are kept. Being highly food motivated certainly helps when it comes to making friends!
Horizon enjoys human company and actively seeks affection from the people he trusts. While he is not an overly snuggly cat, he enjoys being around his people and likes to keep an eye on what's happening. He loves pats and attention on his own terms but prefers to keep all four paws on the ground and does not enjoy being picked up or carried. When handled in a way he doesn't like, he may respond with a scratch or bite to communicate his boundaries.
One of Horizon's most entertaining traits is his love of chase games. He enjoys hiding in strategic locations around the house and leaping out to surprise unsuspecting humans as they walk past. He's also known for using a very gentle paw grab when he's curious about something or wants to investigate an item a little closer.
🐱 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Playful and energetic
➖ Social and enjoys human companionship
➖ Silly and engaging personality
➖ Food motivated and eager for treats
➖ Independent and not overly snuggly
➖ Prefers not to be picked up or carried
➖ Can become mouthy or scratch if his boundaries are ignored
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Playing with his teaser wand toy
➖ Running laps around the house
➖ Interactive chase games with his people
➖ Tasty treats and meal times
➖ Sleeping on the bed
➖ Exploring his environment
🧼 Skills
➖ Fully litter trained
➖ Seeks out interaction and companionship
➖ Highly motivated by food rewards
➖ Active and playful with toys
➖ Communicates his likes and dislikes clearly
➖ Enjoys enrichment and interactive play sessions
🐾 Other Animals
➖ Currently living in a home with no other pets
➖ Slow, positive introductions recommended with any other animals
🏡 Ideal Home for Horizon
➖ Plenty of toys, enrichment, and opportunities for active play
➖ People who enjoy an interactive and entertaining cat
➖ A cat-savvy home that understands feline body language
➖ Respect for his handling preferences and personal boundaries
➖ Positive reinforcement using treats and rewards
➖ A household willing to provide a slow feeder to help manage his enthusiastic eating habits
⚠️ Additional Notes
➖ Eats very quickly and would benefit from a slow feeder
➖ Nail clipping can be challenging and may require an experienced handler
➖ Enjoys playful arm-biting games but can become overexcited if play escalates
➖ Benefits from appropriate toys and redirection during energetic play sessions
To apply to adopt, please use this link:
https://wollongong.nsw.gov.au/animal-adoptions/cats/horizon
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
Please do not apply to adopt via our animals' PetRescue profile.
Follow the links below to be directed to the Wollongong City Council website, and find your preferred animal's online profile.
Once in the online profile, scroll down and click the link to complete an adoption application. Once received, a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your application and suitability for your preferred animal.
If we deem the animal to be suitable for your home and lifestyle, an in-person meet and greet may be organised. Should your meet and greet be a success, you can take your new furry friend home that day or following their desexing surgery. Our team will manage all your animal's paperwork, including ownership and vaccination documentation.
Apply to adopt one of our dogs here: https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/book-and-apply/pets/find-a-pet/find-a-dog
Apply to adopt one of our cats here: https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/book-and-apply/pets/find-a-pet/find-a-cat