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About Captain von Trapp (CaV18-193)
Be still my beating heart.
If you have been waiting for a tall dark and handsome man to sweep you off your feet, then look no further. Captain von Trapp will do just that... almost literally, as he spends so much time rubbing round and round and round your ankles!
Rather like his namesake in The Sound of Music, this big guy presents a tough exterior and when he first came into care he was not very friendly at all - but now he has come bursting out of his shell and is actually a giant squishy marshmallow of a cat who just wants to be patted all day long non-stop.
Affectionately known as Captain, Cappy, VT, slappy and handsome lad, this dude has lots of personality. He has been a stray cat for a long time - maybe even his whole life! - so he is still jumpy and easily startled and he's got a quirky personality. But now that he has realised how great it is to live with people, he can't get enough.
A home with no small children is recommended, simply because kids generally like to pick cats up, carry them around and be all over them. While Captain ADORES pats, he is still unsure of being picked up and held - he doesn't scratch or lash out but he flails around and doesn't enjoy it.
Captain loves other cats and is extremely gentle with them. He would definitely be happy to live with other cats, but would also be okay on his own. He has also had exposure to dogs and would be fine with cat-friendly pooches.
In his time on the streets, Captain contracted FIV, feline immunodeficiency virus. You can read more about it here:
https://www.petrescue.com.au/library/articles/caring-for-cats-with-feline-immunodeficiency-virus-fiv
He's a very healthy fella but his FIV status does mean he will need to be an indoor kitty. He's totally fine with this and loves being inside in your company!
Captain has really stolen the hearts of his foster family. He's generally a great cat who deserves an amazing life. Please don't pass him by!
(A note on FIV - it IS transmissable to other cats but ONLY in cases of extreme fighting where blood is exchanged between both parties involved. The virus is ONLY passed through blood and semen, not any other bodily fluids. Because Captain is so sociable with other cats, the likelihood of him spreading the virus around now that he is castrated, is very minimal. He is living with FIV negative cats in foster care and is absolutely fine.)
Adoption details
Thank you for taking the time to view one of our lovely animals. We love them all and we hope you will too.
If you would like to know more about an animal please call Freedom on 0409 000 259. If it sounds like you and the furry creature are a suitable match then we will pass on the foster carer’s details to you so you can call and make a time to meet them.
Once you have met the animal and wish to go further then we may organise a yard check to ensure that your yard is safe and secure (dogs only). You can then take your new family member home on a 2 week trial and if you decide they are not suitable then you can return them.
If you are not sure how existing animals in your home might be affected, or you want a little extra time to get to know the nature of the animal, we may allow you to foster with a view to adopt.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
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