Babble and Ballyhoo Domestic Short Hair Seattle, WA

Meet Babble and Ballyhoo, an affectionate cat couple! Babble, the fluffy gray girl, is approximately 2 years old and Ballyhoo, the Siamese mix boy, is approximately 4 years old. Once living outside with their kittens, these empty nesters are looking for a special adopter who is willing to work with Ballyhoo’s behavior so they can stay together forever.

Babble is a petite lady with a long silky gray coat and a half-length tail who loves to receive pets, play with Ballyhoo’s tail, and bat at wand toys. She keeps herself entertained by hunting pompoms and rolling her ball around its racetrack.

Once settled, Babble is a friendly companion who enjoys soaking up attention. She has her own language of cute little noises she makes to ask for food or pets as she rubs against your legs. Babble can be shy with new people and is nervous about being grabbed. She prefers to be the one initiating petting sessions. Startling Babble is likely to result in Ballyhoo, her protector, running over to make sure she is okay.

Ballyhoo is a large short-haired seal point gentleman who likes to spend his time grooming Babble and hunting pompoms and wand toys. He craves lap time and wraps his arms around your leg in a possessive embrace. Ballyhoo is a vocal guy who meows for food and attention. He is shy with strangers but once he warms up he will follow you around the house loudly demanding food and attention. He always wants to be involved in household activities, sticking his face in cupboards, the washing machine, and the fridge. He has come to enjoy being held by his favorite people - anything to get extra attention.

Unlike Babble, Ballyhoo is too brave for his own good and faces all of his fears head on, even the resident dogs and vacuum cleaner. He can get overstimulated during petting and needs an owner who is good at reading his non-verbal cues. Ballyhoo has a history of acting out when he is frustrated, including nipping and biting at hands and feet. He gets nervous when he perceives any threat to Babble, of whom he is very protective, and will do anything in his power to rescue her, even if it means hurting his favorite person. Ballyhoo needs an owner who is able to provide a low stress environment as well as work on behavioral modification to help him thrive. He is intelligent and food motivated and showed his aptitude for training by quickly learning to eat treats inside of a crate. Since coming to an Alley Cat Project foster home in April, Ballyhoo’s behavior has improved significantly, and his foster parents have lots of tips and tricks to share to make his transition to your home as smooth as possible.

In foster care, Babble and Ballyhoo have shared a home with several resident and foster cats and two large dogs. Babble cautiously accepts her canine companions, but Ballyhoo is more wary. He stands his ground when dogs approach and will not let them pass in a confined area like a staircase. An adopter with dogs should know that a successful introduction between Ballyhoo and resident dogs may require extra work.

Together, they make a spunky and affectionate pair. They love grooming each other and their coats are always in perfect condition as a result.

What Babble and Ballyhoo are looking for in a home:

- They want to stay together forever and must be adopted as a pair.
- They can get nervous, so they need a kind and patient guide to help them feel comfortable with new experiences.
- They feel at ease in a quiet and calm environment.
- They need to live indoors only.
- They have a positive history with other cats.
- They have a mixed history with dogs.
- They need an adult-only home.
- Ballyhoo requires a special diet for his sensitive digestive system.

All Alley Cat Project’s cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated prior to adoption.

Thank you for your interest in Babble and Ballyhoo! If your household fits the above criteria, you can apply to adopt them by filling out this questionnaire: https://bit.ly/ACPAdoptionForm

Only applicants who complete the questionnaire will be considered. Please do not send an inquiry through Petfinder, as it will not replace the questionnaire. Many of our cats receive numerous applications, and we thank you for your patience while we review applications and find the best match.

Please do not follow up on your application by phone or email as this will not expedite a response. As a 100% volunteer-run organization, we appreciate your understanding.