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Cotter

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Extra Large
  • Domestic Short Hair

About Cotter

New Haven, CT

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Senior
(8+ years)
Male
Extra Large
(17+ lbs)
Coat: Short
Black

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Couch Potato, Curious, Quiet, Friendly, Independent
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
Yes
Declawed:
No

Cotter’s Compatibility

    This pet has bad compatibility with kids.

    This pet has bad compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

    This pet has bad compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Cotter's Story

Cotter is a senior DSH originally rescued from a feral colony in New Haven in 2019. In 2021, he was adopted from GNHCP and spent 5 years in his new home. Then, in the spring of 2026, Cotter was returned to the Cat Project when his owner could no longer take care of him. The transition back into foster care has been hard for him, especially because Cotter no longer gets along with other cats. <br/><br/>Cotter is a curious, friendly cat who will walk right up to you and ask for attention when you walk into the room. He enjoys being brushed, absolutely *loves* catnip and catnip toys, and spends a lot of his time sprawled out on a rug or couch or big fluffy cat bed, snoozing the day away. <br/><br/>Cotter is blind in his left eye, and needs to have a quality, portion-controlled diet so that he loses some weight, but otherwise he is in good health. He needs to be the only cat in the house, and needs to be in a home without children and without too much activity. We are looking for an experienced cat owner who can give him not only attention and affection, but also space when he needs it. He is such a sweet boy, who just needs the right, safe home where he can be his lazy, affectionate self in peace. <br/><br/>Birth Year: 2015<br/>____________________________<br/><br/>If you are interested in adopting this cat, you MUST fill out an adoption screening form on our website: www.gnhcp.org/adoptions<br/><br/>We WILL NOT read any applications or inquiries from Petfinder. We only adopt to Connecticut residents.

Cotter is a senior DSH originally rescued from a feral colony in New Haven in 2019. In 2021, he was adopted from GNHCP and spent 5 years in his new home. Then, in the spring of 2026, Cotter was returned to the Cat Project when his owner could no longer take care of him. The transition back into foster care has been hard for him, especially because Cotter no longer gets along with other cats.

Cotter is a curious, friendly cat who will walk right up to you and ask for attention when you walk into the room. He enjoys being brushed, absolutely *loves* catnip and catnip toys, and spends a lot of his time sprawled out on a rug or couch or big fluffy cat bed, snoozing the day away.

Cotter is blind in his left eye, and needs to have a quality, portion-controlled diet so that he loses some weight, but otherwise he is in good health. He needs to be the only cat in the house, and needs to be in a home without children and without too much activity. We are looking for an experienced cat owner who can give him not onl

Cotter is a senior DSH originally rescued from a feral colony in New Haven in 2019. In 2021, he was adopted from GNHCP and spent 5 years in his new home. Then, in the spring of 2026, Cotter was returned to the Cat Project when his owner could no longer take care of him. The transition back into foster care has been hard for him, especially because Cotter no longer gets along with other cats.

Cotter is a curious, friendly cat who will walk right up to you and ask for attention when you walk into the room. He enjoys being brushed, absolutely *loves* catnip and catnip toys, and spends a lot of his time sprawled out on a rug or couch or big fluffy cat bed, snoozing the day away.

Cotter is blind in his left eye, and needs to have a quality, portion-controlled diet so that he loses some weight, but otherwise he is in good health. He needs to be the only cat in the house, and needs to be in a home without children and without too much activity. We are looking for an experienced cat owner who can give him not only attention and affection, but also space when he needs it. He is such a sweet boy, who just needs the right, safe home where he can be his lazy, affectionate self in peace.

Birth Year: 2015
____________________________

If you are interested in adopting this cat, you MUST fill out an adoption screening form on our website: www.gnhcp.org/adoptions

We WILL NOT read an

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How To Adopt

Cotter was listed as ADOPTABLE by The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc.
How can I adopt Cotter?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc.. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Cotter is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc. for details on the pet.
When can I meet Cotter?
If you've submitted an inquiry, The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc. will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Cotter, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc., and they'll be happy to help!
The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc.'s Adoption Policy
We require all adopters to fill out our adoption screening forms through our website, and we will only respond to inquires sent via email or through our Contact Us page on our website. Please visit gnhcp.org/adoptions for more information about our adoption policies. WE ONLY ADOPT TO CT RESIDENTS. We also require an adoption fee of $225 (for both adult cats and kittens) to help defray the costs for vaccination and spay/neuter expenses.

Cotter is from The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc.

[New Haven, CT]

Our Mission
The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc. (GNHCP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer staffed organization dedicated to improving the lives of stray, abandoned, and feral cats in the Greater New Haven area of Connecticut. WE WILL NOT RESPOND TO INQUIRES SENT VIA PETFINDER. Please use our Contact page on our website to reach o...
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Visits by appointment only
Location
P.O. Box 1432 New Haven, CT, 06505

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