COCOA

COCOA is a handsome dark gray tabby who, at 12 years young, still has plenty of love to give. His beloved owner recently passed away, and while COCOA is understandably shy in his new surroundings, he blossoms with time. Once he feels safe, he loves attention, enjoys being petted, and is quite the talker—he has a LOT to say!<br/><br/>COCOA has lived happily with another cat and seems to enjoy feline companionship, so he may do well in a home with a friendly kitty.<br/><br/>COCOA does have a heart murmur (4/6). His ProBNP testing showed no significant strain or stress on his heart, so the cause of the murmur is currently unknown. He also has an eosinophilic granuloma (a non-cancerous mass) on his tongue that has been present for at least 9 years. Surgery and various medications were previously tried without success, so we are currently trying a limited-ingredient, allergy-friendly diet to see if it helps. This is not a new problem for him, and he eats just fine.<br/><br/>COCOA may need a little patience while he adjusts, but underneath that initial shyness is a sweet, affectionate, very vocal boy looking for a loving home where he can feel safe again. <br/><br/>SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A MEET AND GREET:<br/>- To submit an application directly, go to: animals-in-distress.org/adoptions<br/>- As part of our adoption process, we ask all potential adopters to complete an application before scheduling any meet and greets. The application helps us learn more about you and what you're looking for (so we can determine whether we may have a good match). Our goal is to ensure the best possible lifelong match for both our cats and adopters. After reviewing your application, we'll follow up to let you know the next steps. Please email us if you have any questions: animalsindistressnj@gmail.com<br/>- If the animal you are interested in is part of a bonded pair, please only submit an application if you are considering adopting both.<br/><br/>ADOPTION PROCESS AND FEES<br/>- You must be 21 years or older to adopt.<br/>- There is an application and approval process.<br/>- Once approved, the adoption fee is $150 per cat.<br/><br/>ADOPTION FEE INCLUDES:<br/>- Testing for FeLV and FIV<br/>- FVRCP/Distemper & Rabies vaccines (For kittens under 12 weeks, adopter is responsible for final FVRCP and Rabies)<br/>- Spay or neuter of the cat<br/>- Microchipping<br/><br/>We reserve the right to deny any application and our adoptions are NOT on a first come first serve basis. Our purpose is to find the best match for the cats in our care.

COCOA is a handsome dark gray tabby who, at 12 years young, still has plenty of love to give. His beloved owner recently passed away, and while COCOA is understandably shy in his new surroundings, he blossoms with time. Once he feels safe, he loves attention, enjoys being petted, and is quite the talker—he has a LOT to say!

COCOA has lived happily with another cat and seems to enjoy feline companionship, so he may do well in a home with a friendly kitty.

COCOA does have a heart murmur (4/6). His ProBNP testing showed no significant strain or stress on his heart, so the cause of the murmur is currently unknown. He also has an eosinophilic granuloma (a non-cancerous mass) on his tongue that has been present for at least 9 years. Surgery and various medications were previously tried without success, so we are currently trying a limited-ingredient, allergy-friendly diet to see if it helps. This is not a new problem for him, and he eats just fine.

COCOA may need a little patience while he adjusts, but u

COCOA is a handsome dark gray tabby who, at 12 years young, still has plenty of love to give. His beloved owner recently passed away, and while COCOA is understandably shy in his new surroundings, he blossoms with time. Once he feels safe, he loves attention, enjoys being petted, and is quite the talker—he has a LOT to say!

COCOA has lived happily with another cat and seems to enjoy feline companionship, so he may do well in a home with a friendly kitty.

COCOA does have a heart murmur (4/6). His ProBNP testing showed no significant strain or stress on his heart, so the cause of the murmur is currently unknown. He also has an eosinophilic granuloma (a non-cancerous mass) on his tongue that has been present for at least 9 years. Surgery and various medications were previously tried without success, so we are currently trying a limited-ingredient, allergy-friendly diet to see if it helps. This is not a new problem for him, and he eats just fine.

COCOA may need a little patience while he adjusts, but underneath that initial shyness is a sweet, affectionate, very vocal boy looking for a loving home where he can feel safe again.

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A MEET AND GREET:
- To submit an application directly, go to: animals-in-distress.org/adoptions
- As part of our adoption process, we ask all potential adopters to complete an application before scheduling any meet and greets. T