Quince and Manchego

  • Kitten
  • Male
  • Medium

Quince and Manchego

Current Location

Winchester, VA

Physical Traits

Age: Kitten, (less than 1 year)
Gender: Male
Size: Medium, (7-11 lbs)
Coat length: Medium
Coat color: Gray / Blue / Silver, Orange & White

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle
House-trained: Yes

Health

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

Quince and Manchego's Compatibility

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has good compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$95

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Quince and Manchego's Story

MEET THE CULINARY COMPANIONS: Manchego ("Chego") & Quince <br/>Just like the classic culinary match of rich, savory Manchego cheese and velvety sweet Quince paste, these two foundlings are a classic pair that belong together.<br/><br/>Status: Bonded Pair (Must be transferred/adopted together)<br/><br/>Origin: Found abandoned at the exact same location by the same person 4 days apart<br/><br/>Age Gap: NOT LITTERMATES Estimated 2 weeks apart (Quince is slightly older) - both around 5-6 months old<br/><br/>Estimated Birthdates: Quince - April 3, 2026; Chego - April 18th, 2026<br/><br/>MEET THE BOYS<br/><br/>Manchego ("Chego") <br/><br/>Appearance: Short-haired Orange Tabby (sleek and soft)<br/><br/>Personality: The fearless, affectionate extrovert. Chego is a non-stop purr machine who lives for pets, playtime, and snack time. Give him a little Churu and he'll be your best friend furever!<br/><br/>Affection Preferences: Big fan of touches overall! He especially loves butt scritches, which will instantly make his tail curl up into an adorable question mark shape.<br/><br/>Play Style: High-energy and enthusiastic, but remarkably gentle. He knows how to keep his claws safely retracted when wrestling with human hands or fingers, but watch out for his affectionate nips.<br/><br/>Appetite: Absolute food monster. If it is placed in front of him, he will eat it without hesitation. Watch it disappear in mere minutes!<br/><br/>Quince<br/>Appearance: Medium-haired Gray Tabby (extra fluffy)<br/><br/>Personality: A sweet, sensitive soul who relies heavily on his little "brother." He takes a while to warm up to new people and environments and tends to be very timid at first (his default move is to step or back away). However, he is completely non-aggressive and very gentle—he will not lash out or scratch if you need to catch or hold him. Once comfortable, his purr motor runs even louder than Chego’s!<br/><br/>Affection Preferences: Loves touches overall and, just like Chego, is a huge fan of butt scritches that yield that classic question mark tail once he feels safe.<br/><br/>Quirks: Deeply fascinated by chores—specifically cleaning the litter box. He views the litter scoop as the ultimate, most intriguing toy in existence.<br/><br/>Appetite: A slow, polite eater who needs a stress-free environment to finish his meal. While he likes his kibble, he can be pickier with wet food—though he absolutely loves Churu Entree Tuna Pate for Kittens (he definitely prefers softer foods for his treat time). If you put the wet food on top of the kibble, he is more likely to eat it.

MEET THE CULINARY COMPANIONS: Manchego ("Chego") & Quince
Just like the classic culinary match of rich, savory Manchego cheese and velvety sweet Quince paste, these two foundlings are a classic pair that belong together.

Status: Bonded Pair (Must be transferred/adopted together)

Origin: Found abandoned at the exact same location by the same person 4 days apart

Age Gap: NOT LITTERMATES Estimated 2 weeks apart (Quince is slightly older) - both around 5-6 months old

Estimated Birthdates: Quince - April 3, 2026; Chego - April 18th, 2026

MEET THE BOYS

Manchego ("Chego")

Appearance: Short-haired Orange Tabby (sleek and soft)

Personality: The fearless, affectionate extrovert. Chego is a non-stop purr machine who lives for pets, playtime, and snack time. Give him a little Churu and he'll be your best friend furever!

Affection Preferences: Big fan of touches overall! He especially loves butt scritches, which will instantly make his tail curl up int

MEET THE CULINARY COMPANIONS: Manchego ("Chego") & Quince
Just like the classic culinary match of rich, savory Manchego cheese and velvety sweet Quince paste, these two foundlings are a classic pair that belong together.

Status: Bonded Pair (Must be transferred/adopted together)

Origin: Found abandoned at the exact same location by the same person 4 days apart

Age Gap: NOT LITTERMATES Estimated 2 weeks apart (Quince is slightly older) - both around 5-6 months old

Estimated Birthdates: Quince - April 3, 2026; Chego - April 18th, 2026

MEET THE BOYS

Manchego ("Chego")

Appearance: Short-haired Orange Tabby (sleek and soft)

Personality: The fearless, affectionate extrovert. Chego is a non-stop purr machine who lives for pets, playtime, and snack time. Give him a little Churu and he'll be your best friend furever!

Affection Preferences: Big fan of touches overall! He especially loves butt scritches, which will instantly make his tail curl up into an adorable question mark shape.

Play Style: High-energy and enthusiastic, but remarkably gentle. He knows how to keep his claws safely retracted when wrestling with human hands or fingers, but watch out for his affectionate nips.

Appetite: Absolute food monster. If it is placed in front of him, he will eat it without hesitation. Watch it disappear in mere minutes!

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How To Adopt

Quince and M... was listed as Adoptable by The Community Cat Alliance
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Quince and Manchego is from The Community Cat Alliance

[Winchester, VA]

Our Mission
To improve the lives and reduce the population of outdoor unowned cats (commonly known as community cats) through a trap, neuter, vaccinate, return program, with appropriate interventions for kittens born outside.

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