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Diego

Adult
Male
Medium

Domestic Short Hair

About Diego

Cary, NC

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Adult

(3-8 years)

Male

Medium

(7-11 lbs)

Coat: Short

Black

Behavior

Diego’s Compatibility

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Diego's Story

Diego is a BIG boy with very kissable cheeks. He adores being on your lap, next to your lap and thinking about getting in your lap. He will sleep next to you and nap next to you. He is just learning about toys and playing but is way more interested in his person and getting attention than anything else. He is making up for lost time in getting all the love that he can. At some point he had to have been somebody's baby and they dumped him out. He is a lover and not a fighter and life for him outside was not easy. He ended up scarred, beaten up and with bite marks. Clearly he did not fight back. Being the easy target, he was attacked brutally by other cats and ended up with FIV. What does that mean? Very little other than if he get sick, he needs to see the vet. He doesn't need medication, extra care and should live as long and happy of a life as a non FIV baby. (You can learn more about FIV at www.fivcats.com). He happily lives with other cats in foster care and is gentle and loving, if not a little cautious with them. He just wants love and kisses. If you are looking for a sweet, perfect, gentle boy who wants to be on or near your lap purring, then this big boy is for you. Diego is quite the chonky boy (20 pounds) and will need someone willing to help him lose a little weight by controlling his diet. He will also need brushing on a regular basis since he has trouble grooming himself propery because of his size. If you are interested in adopting Diego, please fill out an adoption application here https://miasmafia.org/adoption-application You must live within 50 miles of the Raleigh, NC area in order to qualify for adoption. Approx DOB 02/14/2019 Adoption fee is $110.00

Diego is a BIG boy with very kissable cheeks. He adores being on your lap, next to your lap and thinking about getting in your lap. He will sleep next to you and nap next to you. He is just learning about toys and playing but is way more interested in his person and getting attention than anything else. He is making up for lost time in getting all the love that he can. At some point he had to have been somebody's baby and they dumped him out. He is a lover and not a fighter and life for him outside was not easy. He ended up scarred, beaten up and with bite marks. Clearly he did not fight back. Being the easy target, he was attacked brutally by other cats and ended up with FIV. What does that mean? Very little other than if he get sick, he needs to see the vet. He doesn't need medication, extra care and should live as long and happy of a life as a non FIV baby. (You can learn more about FIV at www.fivcats.com). He happily lives with other cats in foster care and is gentle and loving, if not a little cautious with them. He just wants love and kisses. If you are looking for a sweet, perfect, gentle boy who wants to be on or near your lap purring, then this big boy is for you.

Diego is quite the chonky boy (20 pounds) and will need someone willing to help him lose a little weight by controlling his diet. He will also need brushing on a regular basis since he has trouble grooming himself propery because

How To Adopt

Diego was listed as Adoptable by Mia's Mafia

How can I adopt Diego?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Mia's Mafia. 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 Diego 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 Mia's Mafia for details on the pet.

When can I meet Diego?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Mia's Mafia will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Diego, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Mia's Mafia, and they'll be happy to help!

Mia's Mafia's Adoption Policy

ADOPTION PROCESS All adoption applications and references are reviewed thoroughly. Adoption applications will be approved based on the placement best suited for the animal and the adopter. We reserve the right to disapprove any application. Here are the steps you will go through in the adoption process: Our process includes asking questions, asking to see proof of identity and checking veterinary references, particularly when you have other animals at home. You’ll have a counseling session with a knowledgeable member of our staff who will fill you in on the history and needs of that animal, and his feeding and exercise requirements. You can ask your counselor any questions about spaying or neutering, housetraining, obedience training, scratching (in cats), veterinary care, how to deal with fleas and ticks, and other animal situations. You will be asked to sign an adoption contract and pay an adoption fee. There is a schedule of fees, which begin at $50. The adoption fee covers the veterinary care, deworming, and vaccines your pet receives before adoption. All animals adopted from our rescue are spayed/neutered. ADOPTION POLICIES Animals are available for adoption to persons approved by Mia’s Mafia. All persons living in the household are encouraged to be involved in the selection of the pet. If the adopter is single and living at home with parents, the parents must give permission for adoption of the animal. Permission of the landlord is required of persons living on rental property. Be sure to check the pet policies beforehand and be sure to provide the name of the landlord and contact information. We will be calling the landlord to verify. Animals will be placed with adults of legal age, to be kept as household pets and not work to serve only as guards, hunters, or mousers. Owners are required to provide each companion animal with adequate food, water, shelter, space, exercise, treatment, and veterinary care. No animal will be adopted to persons having an extensive history of losing, giving away, selling, or having animals injured or killed by moving vehicles. Because our cats are in foster homes and all of our foster parents are volunteers, we cannot arrange a meet and greet with a cat or kitten until your application has been submitted and approved. If there are multiple applicants for the same cat or kitten, we will choose what we consider to be the most appropriate applicant for that particular animal. Each of our rescued cats and kittens has individual personalities and needs, and we know that every home is not appropriate for every cat or kitten. Applications submitted on the weekends cannot be processed until Monday or Tuesday, holidays and other factors may slow this process. We require at least 2 business days to process the application and contact you. It may take up to a week depending on availability of adoption counselors and whether or not reference releases have been obtained. Once you have submitted your application, please contact your veterinarian and authorize the release of your veterinary records. Not all require this, but many do, and it will help speed the process.

Our Mission

A Winning Team We are a small group of animal lovers who are working together to help facilitate Trap Neuter Release and medical care for animals in need. We are here to help each other help the animals and to partner with businesses, rescues and groups to make the biggest impact. Our History Mia (known as “Mur...