Toby

My name is Toby. My story isn’t the easiest to tell, but I hope it touches the heart of someone special—maybe even yours.<br/>I was found wandering near a quiet farm road, not far from a busy highway. I was 8 years old, alone, and injured, with a painful wound on my cheek. Coyotes roamed the area, and I had seen too many of my feline friends fall victim to them. I was lucky to be rescued in time.<br/>I had a microchip, but my old family never updated their information. So even though I once had a home, I couldn’t find my way back. That chapter of my life closed, and I’ve been waiting ever since for a new one to begin. Although they take good care of me at the rescue, I am not happy. I would love to have my own, forever, home.<br/>I’m a little shy at first, but once I feel safe, I absolutely adore people. I’ll quietly curl up beside you, grateful just to be near. I don’t do well with other cats—I’ve been bullied before, and I dream of a peaceful home without other cats, or dogs, where I can finally relax and be myself.<br/>I’m neutered, vaccinated, and ready to give my heart to someone who will never leave me behind again. I do have FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus), but with proper care, I can live a long, happy life. This is a cat-only virus and cannot be passed to humans or to other species of animals.<br/>I was promised a forever home once. I still believe it’s out there. Will you be the one to give me the ending I’ve been waiting for?<br/>The adoption fee is at your discretion and is a donation to our rescue. Manatee, Hillsborough, Sarasota, and Pinellas counties only. We ONLY accept online applications. Please apply to adopt him online at https://www.duetteanimalrescueteam.org/online-adoption-application. <br/>Thank you for caring.

My name is Toby. My story isn’t the easiest to tell, but I hope it touches the heart of someone special—maybe even yours.
I was found wandering near a quiet farm road, not far from a busy highway. I was 8 years old, alone, and injured, with a painful wound on my cheek. Coyotes roamed the area, and I had seen too many of my feline friends fall victim to them. I was lucky to be rescued in time.
I had a microchip, but my old family never updated their information. So even though I once had a home, I couldn’t find my way back. That chapter of my life closed, and I’ve been waiting ever since for a new one to begin. Although they take good care of me at the rescue, I am not happy. I would love to have my own, forever, home.
I’m a little shy at first, but once I feel safe, I absolutely adore people. I’ll quietly curl up beside you, grateful just to be near. I don’t do well with other cats—I’ve been bullied before, and I dream of a peaceful home without other cats, or dogs, where I can finally relax and be myself.
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My name is Toby. My story isn’t the easiest to tell, but I hope it touches the heart of someone special—maybe even yours.
I was found wandering near a quiet farm road, not far from a busy highway. I was 8 years old, alone, and injured, with a painful wound on my cheek. Coyotes roamed the area, and I had seen too many of my feline friends fall victim to them. I was lucky to be rescued in time.
I had a microchip, but my old family never updated their information. So even though I once had a home, I couldn’t find my way back. That chapter of my life closed, and I’ve been waiting ever since for a new one to begin. Although they take good care of me at the rescue, I am not happy. I would love to have my own, forever, home.
I’m a little shy at first, but once I feel safe, I absolutely adore people. I’ll quietly curl up beside you, grateful just to be near. I don’t do well with other cats—I’ve been bullied before, and I dream of a peaceful home without other cats, or dogs, where I can finally relax and be myself.
I’m neutered, vaccinated, and ready to give my heart to someone who will never leave me behind again. I do have FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus), but with proper care, I can live a long, happy life. This is a cat-only virus and cannot be passed to humans or to other species of animals.
I was promised a forever home once. I still believe it’s out there. Will you be the one to give me the endin