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Thomas

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Domestic Short Hair

About Thomas

Oakland, CA

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(7-11 lbs)
Gray & White

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes

Adoption Fee

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Thomas's Story

Best Match:<br/><br/> May be a good match for adopters with moderate experience<br/> Could join a calm, quiet home with older teens<br/> Prefers a home without dogs<br/> Needs a cat buddy<br/> Needs to be indoor-only ​<br/><br/>Thomas is a gentle, tender-hearted grey tabby who’s learning—day by day—that the world can be a safe and kind place. Now 2 years old, Thomas came from a colony in the East Bay, where life was unpredictable and often unsafe. After some time with his rescuer, he made his way to Cat Town, where it took him over a month to begin settling in. Since then, he’s been quietly blossoming.<br/><br/>These days, Thomas welcomes soft cheek rubs and gentle petting from people he trusts. With new folks, he’s still unsure—but given time and a calm presence, his curiosity begins to shine through.<br/><br/>Where Thomas truly feels at ease is with other cats. He seeks them out for comfort, often curling up beside his feline friends for naps and reassurance. Their presence helps him feel safe, and he looks to them as guides in this new indoor life.<br/><br/>Thomas will do best in a quieter home with patient guardians who understand that trust takes time. He’ll need a friendly, affectionate cat friend around his age—someone who can offer both companionship and a feeling of safety and belonging.<br/><br/>For the right home, Thomas offers something special: the quiet joy of watching a shy cat grow, connect, and choose you as his person.<br/><br/>Thomas is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and tested negative for FeLV and FIV. If you are interested in setting up a meeting or have more questions, please complete our Adoption Inquiry form: http://form.jotform.com/cattownoak/adoption-inquiries!

Best Match:

May be a good match for adopters with moderate experience
Could join a calm, quiet home with older teens
Prefers a home without dogs
Needs a cat buddy
Needs to be indoor-only ​

Thomas is a gentle, tender-hearted grey tabby who’s learning—day by day—that the world can be a safe and kind place. Now 2 years old, Thomas came from a colony in the East Bay, where life was unpredictable and often unsafe. After some time with his rescuer, he made his way to Cat Town, where it took him over a month to begin settling in. Since then, he’s been quietly blossoming.

These days, Thomas welcomes soft cheek rubs and gentle petting from people he trusts. With new folks, he’s still unsure—but given time and a calm presence, his curiosity begins to shine through.

Where Thomas truly feels at ease is with other cats. He seeks them out for comfort, often curling up beside his feline friends for naps and reassurance. Their presence helps him feel safe, and he looks to them

Best Match:

May be a good match for adopters with moderate experience
Could join a calm, quiet home with older teens
Prefers a home without dogs
Needs a cat buddy
Needs to be indoor-only ​

Thomas is a gentle, tender-hearted grey tabby who’s learning—day by day—that the world can be a safe and kind place. Now 2 years old, Thomas came from a colony in the East Bay, where life was unpredictable and often unsafe. After some time with his rescuer, he made his way to Cat Town, where it took him over a month to begin settling in. Since then, he’s been quietly blossoming.

These days, Thomas welcomes soft cheek rubs and gentle petting from people he trusts. With new folks, he’s still unsure—but given time and a calm presence, his curiosity begins to shine through.

Where Thomas truly feels at ease is with other cats. He seeks them out for comfort, often curling up beside his feline friends for naps and reassurance. Their presence helps him feel safe, and he looks to them as guides in this new indoor life.

Thomas will do best in a quieter home with patient guardians who understand that trust takes time. He’ll need a friendly, affectionate cat friend around his age—someone who can offer both companionship and a feeling of safety and belonging.

For the right home, Thomas offers something special: the quiet joy of watching a shy cat grow, connect, an

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How To Adopt

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

Thomas is from Cat Town

[Oakland, CA]

Our Mission
Cat Town's mission is to transform the approach to saving shelter cats, reducing euthanasia nationwide. Our focus is to find great homes for cats who are considered unadoptable in the traditional rescue model.

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