Big Tig

Say hello to Big Tig!<br/><br/>Big Tig has actually been with the rescue for a year and a half, but I didn’t think he was adoptable for a long while and hadn’t been promoting him. <br/>BT came to us (along with his baby’s mom & 2 kids - all of whom have since been adopted) back in 2024 after they were living behind a pharmacy in Kensington. <br/>He presented as friendly in the trap so I was able to place him in foster with someone who didn’t mind a big tom with raging hormones that needed to time to simmer. <br/>It didn’t take long for him to start being aggressive & reactive - he’d start attacking her as soon as she entered the room to the point she would suit up just to walk in. We tried everything from more enrichment, treats, etc. but his behavior continued to escalate. The foster was amazing & wanted him to thrive but felt like he wasn’t making any progress with her so he came here. <br/>It was hit or miss at first here too and on more than one occasion he put some holes in me & sometimes I had even wished I had just TNR’d him (though I never actually meant it) But I was able to start figuring out his triggers and slowly but surely we made progress. <br/>Even so, he was still not safe to be around strangers. He’d puff up and charge people entering his space (though did listen when I’d firmly correct him and use myself as a barrier) but somehow after all of this time every guard has been let down and he is now a very good boy with everyone! <br/>He’s turned into a big baby - loves a good head scratch, makes the loudest purrs while he makes biscuits, & has *sort of* figured out how to play. <br/>It’s clear he had been through sit making him the way he was but with a lot of love & patience he’s a new man. <br/>Big Tig is now eligible for adoption to a cat experienced person who isn’t put off by a cat who will need a long time to adjust & bond with them. He loves other cats and will need a home with another friendly cat or two! <br/>I’d say he’s middle aged (5-7ish), neutered, UTD on vaccines, FIV/FeLV negative, & will be microchipped! <br/>I don’t think he’d do well with dogs & due to his behavioral history he cannot go to a home with children. <br/><br/>https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HOTC/Cat

Say hello to Big Tig!

Big Tig has actually been with the rescue for a year and a half, but I didn’t think he was adoptable for a long while and hadn’t been promoting him.
BT came to us (along with his baby’s mom & 2 kids - all of whom have since been adopted) back in 2024 after they were living behind a pharmacy in Kensington.
He presented as friendly in the trap so I was able to place him in foster with someone who didn’t mind a big tom with raging hormones that needed to time to simmer.
It didn’t take long for him to start being aggressive & reactive - he’d start attacking her as soon as she entered the room to the point she would suit up just to walk in. We tried everything from more enrichment, treats, etc. but his behavior continued to escalate. The foster was amazing & wanted him to thrive but felt like he wasn’t making any progress with her so he came here.
It was hit or miss at first here too and on more than one occasion he put some holes in me & sometimes I had even wished I had just TN

Say hello to Big Tig!

Big Tig has actually been with the rescue for a year and a half, but I didn’t think he was adoptable for a long while and hadn’t been promoting him.
BT came to us (along with his baby’s mom & 2 kids - all of whom have since been adopted) back in 2024 after they were living behind a pharmacy in Kensington.
He presented as friendly in the trap so I was able to place him in foster with someone who didn’t mind a big tom with raging hormones that needed to time to simmer.
It didn’t take long for him to start being aggressive & reactive - he’d start attacking her as soon as she entered the room to the point she would suit up just to walk in. We tried everything from more enrichment, treats, etc. but his behavior continued to escalate. The foster was amazing & wanted him to thrive but felt like he wasn’t making any progress with her so he came here.
It was hit or miss at first here too and on more than one occasion he put some holes in me & sometimes I had even wished I had just TNR’d him (though I never actually meant it) But I was able to start figuring out his triggers and slowly but surely we made progress.
Even so, he was still not safe to be around strangers. He’d puff up and charge people entering his space (though did listen when I’d firmly correct him and use myself as a barrier) but somehow after all of this time every guard has been let down and he is now a