Merrick

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Domestic Short Hair

About Merrick

El Cajon, CA

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Medium
(7-11 lbs)

Behavior

Merrick’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Merrick's Story

Merrick is one of four boys (dubbed the Vampire boys but not because they bite!) that were born in the wild and fixed through a rescue group. When the owner went to put them back out, he realized that it was too dangerous for them to be outside. The mom had already been killed by coyote. So he kept them in a cage together for over a month. Unfortunately, he did not love on them very much and so they have taken a little bit of time to adjust to being held. But once he warms to you.. ... (Give him a few days), he will be purring and loving all of your attention. He's very happy hanging out with his brother Lasher. He is very inquisitive and a loud purr. Also, he likes to lick you Lasher and Merrick feel safer together, but would also be OK with other cats in a home.. He asked that you never put him back in the cage again! He is also OK with small dogs.

Merrick is one of four boys (dubbed the Vampire boys but not because they bite!) that were born in the wild and fixed through a rescue group. When the owner went to put them back out, he realized that it was too dangerous for them to be outside. The mom had already been killed by coyote. So he kept them in a cage together for over a month. Unfortunately, he did not love on them very much and so they have taken a little bit of time to adjust to being held. But once he warms to you.. ... (Give him a few days), he will be purring and loving all of your attention. He's very happy hanging out with his brother Lasher. He is very inquisitive and a loud purr. Also, he likes to lick you Lasher and Merrick feel safer together, but would also be OK with other cats in a home.. He asked that you never put him back in the cage again! He is also OK with small dogs.

Merrick is one of four boys (dubbed the Vampire boys but not because they bite!) that were born in the wild and fixed through a rescue group. When the owner went to put them back out, he realized that it was too dangerous for them to be outside. The mom had already been killed by coyote. So he kept them in a cage together for over a month. Unfortunately, he did not love on them very much and so they have taken a little bit of time to adjust to being held. But once he warms to you.. ... (Give him a few days), he will be purring and loving all of your attention. He's very happy hanging out with his brother Lasher. He is very inquisitive and a loud purr. Also, he likes to lick you Lasher and Merrick feel safer together, but would also be OK with other cats in a home.. He asked that you never put him back in the cage again! He is also OK with small dogs.

How To Adopt

Merrick was listed as Adoptable by East County Animal Rescue
How can I adopt Merrick?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with East County Animal Rescue. 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 Merrick 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 East County Animal Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Merrick?
If you've submitted an inquiry, East County Animal Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Merrick, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to East County Animal Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Merrick is from East County Animal Rescue

[El Cajon, CA]

Our Mission
Established in 2002, East County Animal Rescue is a grassroots effort of volunteers who are passionate about helping animals in need within the San Diego community. Many of our volunteers have dedicated their lives to helping animals. As the only rescue in the area executing high volume Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), we are mos...
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Location
PO BOX 1754 El Cajon, CA, 92022

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