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Shamu

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Domestic Short Hair

About Shamu

New York, NY

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Medium
(7-11 lbs)
Coat: Short
White, Black

Behavior

Shamu’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown 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.

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Shamu's Story

I'm a sweet boy who was born in August 2020 on the street along with my 3 brothers. A nice rescue lady picked us all up one day in early September and took us to safety (and went back to help my feral mom get spayed too!). <br/><br/>I was adopted out with one of my brothers who looks a lot like me, named Mojo, when we were around 3 months old. Everything was going well, but the new adopter kept on taking us to the vet and letting the vet give us all of these shots we already had or didn't need, or were too young for. As a result, we both got really sick and the adopter gave us back in early January 2021 and didn't even want to help us!<br/><br/>The original rescue lady took us into her home, which was so crowded and we had to live in a cage for a little bit. I was actually really okay about the whole thing and adjusted just fine. Even though I had a serious illness, I actually never got sick. I had to go on this pill every day for almost 3 months, but I never got sick during that time at all, and after I was done with the meds, the vet said I was in perfect health and nothing ever happened to me again after that. Pretty crappy that the family who adopted me just couldn't do that, but at least we ended up back with the person who saved our lives to begin with, and got the medical treatment we needed. <br/><br/>Sadly, I've been stuck in the rescue lady's home for over two years now since we were returned. She was so paranoid about my brother's overall health that she delayed getting us a new home because she wanted to make sure that he was fine and that he wouldn't get sick again, and she intended on keeping us together. But we're really not super close the way we used to be. We've been through a lot of stress here and the experience has changed us. So I'm fine with getting a home on my own, as the only cat, with the full attention of a human or two. <br/><br/>I am a very easy going boy. I would love to have space to play with toys because I have no room to play where I am now because it's so crowded with cats. I sleep on the bed with the human the few times a month she can sleep here, and I love a comfy blanket. I also love mealtime and am very food motivated. <br/><br/>It's now halfway through 2023, and I feel like my time to shine is finally here! So let's shine together and send in your adoption application today!

I'm a sweet boy who was born in August 2020 on the street along with my 3 brothers. A nice rescue lady picked us all up one day in early September and took us to safety (and went back to help my feral mom get spayed too!).

I was adopted out with one of my brothers who looks a lot like me, named Mojo, when we were around 3 months old. Everything was going well, but the new adopter kept on taking us to the vet and letting the vet give us all of these shots we already had or didn't need, or were too young for. As a result, we both got really sick and the adopter gave us back in early January 2021 and didn't even want to help us!

The original rescue lady took us into her home, which was so crowded and we had to live in a cage for a little bit. I was actually really okay about the whole thing and adjusted just fine. Even though I had a serious illness, I actually never got sick. I had to go on this pill every day for almost 3 months, but I never got sick during that time at all, and after I was done with the me

I'm a sweet boy who was born in August 2020 on the street along with my 3 brothers. A nice rescue lady picked us all up one day in early September and took us to safety (and went back to help my feral mom get spayed too!).

I was adopted out with one of my brothers who looks a lot like me, named Mojo, when we were around 3 months old. Everything was going well, but the new adopter kept on taking us to the vet and letting the vet give us all of these shots we already had or didn't need, or were too young for. As a result, we both got really sick and the adopter gave us back in early January 2021 and didn't even want to help us!

The original rescue lady took us into her home, which was so crowded and we had to live in a cage for a little bit. I was actually really okay about the whole thing and adjusted just fine. Even though I had a serious illness, I actually never got sick. I had to go on this pill every day for almost 3 months, but I never got sick during that time at all, and after I was done with the meds, the vet said I was in perfect health and nothing ever happened to me again after that. Pretty crappy that the family who adopted me just couldn't do that, but at least we ended up back with the person who saved our lives to begin with, and got the medical treatment we needed.

Sadly, I've been stuck in the rescue lady's home for over two years now since we were returned. She was so pa

How To Adopt

Shamu was listed as Adoptable by Fur Real
How can I adopt Shamu?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Fur Real. 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 Shamu 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 Fur Real for details on the pet.
When can I meet Shamu?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Fur Real will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Shamu, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Fur Real, and they'll be happy to help!
Fur Real's Adoption Policy
1. Holler at us via email or text [calls only answered if previously scheduled] 2. Fill out and submit application 3. If you're approved to adopt, a meet and greet will be arranged (in-person or virtual) 4. Sign off on adoption agreement and pay adoption fee* 5. Take your new furever family member home, and give them the best home ever until the end of time, with no backsies. *Our adoption fee includes: CATS: The cat! Vet examination FIV/FeLV testing FVRCP Altering if cat is over 6 months old Any necessary medications and treatments during the kitty's time with us Lots of love and top-notch care as we wait for the perfect home! DOGS: The dog! Vet examination DA2PP RV or titer test, depending upon age of dog Heartworm test for dogs of foreign origin Microchip for dogs of foreign origin Altering if dog is over 6 months old Any necessary medications and treatments during the pup's time with us Lots of love and top-notch care as we wait for the perfect home! https://furrealnyc.org/faqs

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