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About 6167 - Benny
🎼🤩 MEET BENNY 🤩🎼
"He's got fluffy boots, a tuxedo suit,
You know I read it in a magazine, ohhhh..
B-B-B-Benny is the best...
Bennyyyyy, Bennyyyyy, Bennnyyyyy
Benny is the bestttt!"
Fun fact - Elton John actually wrote that song for me but he thought the other cats would get jealous so changed it. True story.
Anyway, it's been a hot minute since I graced you all with my beautiful eyes and big booty, so I thought it was about time I re-introduced myself…
Nature
Everyone got their tissues ready? Good. My life started off like so many stray kitties out there; cold, hungry and alone. I was hours away from being euthanised when, thankfully, an Angel whisked me away to safety. The first few months were a scary and lonely time while I adjusted to domesticated life. I didn't like or trust humans at all and relied heavily on my foster siblings for comfort.
Fast forward to the present day and I am a completely different kitty. I have learnt to love my new life and continue to build in confidence every day. I love to be at the centre of where everything is happening and will happily plonk myself down in the middle of the room so I don't miss out on anything. My Foster Daddy says I am a FOMO, whatever that means!
Despite my tough and manly exterior (all 7kg of me - yes, you read that right!) I'm an exceptionally gentle and sweet-natured boy. My Foster Mama says I have left such a lasting impression on her that she would adopt me in a heartbeat if she had room for my big bottom.
Companions (Children, Cats & Dogs)
I am a huge fan of other kitties. HUGE. Every cat I meet I instantly adore and want to befriend. Despite my giant size I am the most gentle guy and incapable of hurting anyone, even a fly. My best furr-iend is my foster brother, Salem. It would make my pawrents deliriously happy if we were adopted together but, so long as I join a family with a confident, cat-friendly kitty then she knows I will settle in just fine.
I haven't met dogs or children before but, due to my timid nature in the initial stages, my Foster Mama thinks I would do better with the older and gentler kind who will respect my boundaries.
Likes / Dislikes
My favourite things in the entire world are my kitty friends and pawrents. I have always gravitated towards my fellow feline companions but it is only in recent months I have started to become fond of the hoomans. I used to hide from them but now every opportunity I get I am snuggled up next to them on the sofa and demanding love and affection. I am particularly fond of head tickles and bum pats. Being brushed is also a personal favourite of mine. Really any kind of love and affection is just fine by me.
Like most timid kitties, the only things I am uncertain of are new environments and new people. My pawrents have no doubt that with time, love and patience I will show my true, beautiful nature and my new family will fall head over heels in love with me the same way my foster family did.
My PURR-fect home would be with a wonderfully kind and caring family who have the time, patience and love to welcome a former street kitty turned big friendly giant into their lives. I'm an exceptionally special boy who hasn't always had it easy but who has come out stronger and more loving than the Angels ever could've imagined.
Perth Rescue Angels recommends all cats are indoor only, unless they have access to a secure cat enclosure.
If you would like to meet Benny please email adoption@perthrescueangels.org
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6167 - Benny
Gender: Male
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Colour: Black & White
DOB: 24/03/2020
Adoption Fee: $150
*Benny’s adoption fee includes vet check, sterilisation, vaccination, microchip, flea and worm treatment
Medical Notes: Benny had cat flu, which is a respiratory infection. He was treated for this and given the all clear by the vet.
Benny had a soft tissue sarcoma, likely a fibrosarcoma (formed from fibroblast connective tissue) removed from the top of his head. Benny's tumour was grade 1, these tumours are graded from 1 to 3, with the higher the grade the more likely that spread is possible, so being grade 1 it is lower risk for reoccurrence. His adopter will need to look out for further lumps growing which would need removal.
🐾 Perth Rescue Angels recommends Advantage and Advocate from Elanco Animal Health for all of your new furry family members’ flea and worming needs.
Adoption details
Once you have been in contact with our Adoption Co-ordinator we will email an application form to you or you can complete our online form at: http://j.mp/Adoptionforms
1. Adoption application filled out
2. Meet and greet with the animal
3. Fee paid by direct deposit
4. Your new pet can come home!
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.