Ricky

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium

Ricky

Current Location

Milwaukee, WI

Physical Traits

Age: Young, (1-3 years)
Gender: Male
Size: Medium, (7-11 lbs)
Coat length: Short
Coat color: Buff / Tan / Fawn, Brown / Chocolate

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Curious, Playful, Smart, Quiet, Funny, Friendly
House-trained: Yes

Health

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

Ricky'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 unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

Please contact the shelter about adoption fee

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Ricky's Story

Ricky is the kind of cat who won't give his heart away right away... but when he does, it's something truly special.<br/><br/>This handsome snowshoe boy has striking eyes, a beautiful coat, and a gentle soul that prefers to take life at his own pace. Ricky came to us after being trapped outdoors, and while we don't know what happened in his past, it's clear that he feels safest when the world around him is calm, predictable, and kind.<br/><br/>New people and sudden movements can be scary for Ricky. He's not the cat who will greet visitors at the door or demand attention from everyone he meets. Instead, he's looking for a patient adopter who understands that trust is earned slowly. He needs someone willing to let him set that pace, celebrate the little victories, and appreciate the quiet moments.<br/><br/>Once Ricky decides you're one of his people, he transforms into a sweet and affectionate companion. He enjoys gentle pets, will happily take treats from your hand, and has an especially endearing habit of cuddling up against your arms. Watching Ricky learn to feel safe is one of those rare experiences that makes every ounce of patience worthwhile.<br/><br/>Ricky would prefer to be the only cat in the home and would thrive in a quiet household with experienced, cat-savvy adults or respectful older children.<br/><br/>Ricky is FIV+, but cats with FIV can live long, happy lives with regular veterinary care and lots of love.<br/><br/>The right person for Ricky isn't looking for an instant best friend. They're looking for a relationship built on trust, patience, and understanding. If that sounds like you, Ricky is waiting to show you just how rewarding that kind of love can be.<br/><br/>DOB: 2/13/24<br/><br/><br/>All cats are altered, microchipped, dewormed and given age appropriate vaccinations.<br/><br/><br/>PLEASE NOTE: We do not have a physical shelter, therefore all our cats reside in foster homes. We do require a completed application prior to setting up a Meet & Greet in a foster home. Complete an application today! https://www.urbancats.org/adopt<br/><br/>Si necesitas ayuda en Español, por favor contáctenos a info@urbancats.org.<br/><br/>If cats are listed, consider them available. Please do not email or call us asking if they are still available. Visit our website www.urbancats.org/process for additional information about our organization, adoption policies and adoption fees.

Ricky is the kind of cat who won't give his heart away right away... but when he does, it's something truly special.

This handsome snowshoe boy has striking eyes, a beautiful coat, and a gentle soul that prefers to take life at his own pace. Ricky came to us after being trapped outdoors, and while we don't know what happened in his past, it's clear that he feels safest when the world around him is calm, predictable, and kind.

New people and sudden movements can be scary for Ricky. He's not the cat who will greet visitors at the door or demand attention from everyone he meets. Instead, he's looking for a patient adopter who understands that trust is earned slowly. He needs someone willing to let him set that pace, celebrate the little victories, and appreciate the quiet moments.

Once Ricky decides you're one of his people, he transforms into a sweet and affectionate companion. He enjoys gentle pets, will happily take treats from your hand, and has an especially endearing habit of cuddling up against

Ricky is the kind of cat who won't give his heart away right away... but when he does, it's something truly special.

This handsome snowshoe boy has striking eyes, a beautiful coat, and a gentle soul that prefers to take life at his own pace. Ricky came to us after being trapped outdoors, and while we don't know what happened in his past, it's clear that he feels safest when the world around him is calm, predictable, and kind.

New people and sudden movements can be scary for Ricky. He's not the cat who will greet visitors at the door or demand attention from everyone he meets. Instead, he's looking for a patient adopter who understands that trust is earned slowly. He needs someone willing to let him set that pace, celebrate the little victories, and appreciate the quiet moments.

Once Ricky decides you're one of his people, he transforms into a sweet and affectionate companion. He enjoys gentle pets, will happily take treats from your hand, and has an especially endearing habit of cuddling up against your arms. Watching Ricky learn to feel safe is one of those rare experiences that makes every ounce of patience worthwhile.

Ricky would prefer to be the only cat in the home and would thrive in a quiet household with experienced, cat-savvy adults or respectful older children.

Ricky is FIV+, but cats with FIV can live long, happy lives with regular veterinary care and lots of lo

Consider Ricky for adoption?

How To Adopt

Ricky was listed as ADOPTABLE by Urban Cat Coalition
How can I adopt Ricky?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Urban Cat Coalition. 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 Ricky 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 Urban Cat Coalition for details on the pet.
When can I meet Ricky?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Urban Cat Coalition will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Ricky, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Urban Cat Coalition, and they'll be happy to help!
Urban Cat Coalition's Adoption Policy
Adoption Process We are a best match rescue. Our goal is to match the individual pet to where we feel they would be most successful. It is not necessarily first-come, first-served for approved applications. After selecting a cat or kitten you are interested, or if you intend to adopt a cat chosen by our match makers, an application is filled out. Application: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/UCC/Cat The Urban Cat Coalition adoption team will perform background checks, veterinarian reference checks and landlord checks. Once the application review process is complete, you will be contacted by one of our match makers and then you will be put in touch with the foster home to arrange a meet and greet (virtual or in-person) with the kitty you want to adopt. Once you have met the kitty, you and the foster home will decide if it is a good fit. After this step, we have a 24 hour hold to allow you time to be sure adopting is the right decision. The foster family will stay in touch, and they will arrange the final adoption, provide a contract to sign and they will give you the physical copies of the cats medical records. Once they return the contract to our admin, we will email you digital copies of all medical records and register the microchip to you. Please note applicants must be at least 21 years of age to be eligible for adopting a cat from Urban Cat Coalition. Adoption fees: • Kittens (Under 7 months) $165 or $305 for two kittens. • Adults (7 months and over) $85 Services included in the adoption fees: - FVRCP Vaccines (appropriate for age of kitten/cat) - Rabies Booster if over 5 months old (Good for 1 year from date given) - Preventative Dewormer - Checked for fleas and ticks - Spay/Neuter - Microchip with lifetime membership

Ricky is from Urban Cat Coalition

[Milwaukee, WI]

Our Mission
We are dedicated to helping create a no kill community by humanely reducing the homeless cat population in the Milwaukee area through targeted trap-neuter-return (TNR).

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