Yosemite Sam American Shorthair Suisun City, CA

Yosemite Sam is available for a cat experienced home that is able to demonstrate they can redirect inappropriate attention seeking behaviors that he displays: ankle nipping and hand grabbing.

Sam is currently not able to live with other cats-however-he is learning boundaries from an assertive female and doing well. He is visually ok/cautious with large, livestock guardians.

Sam is a project cat who has a bite record due to FEAR-based aggression. He is a wonderful, playful, affectionate-but insecure cat who needs patience, understanding, and neutral reactions to incidental nips/slaps. He no longer uses his claws and teeth to grab attention, however, if you react negatively or attempt to "correct" the behavior he will bite/scratch.
At this time, Freya's Fearless Felines would prefer a working home where he can run, play, and hunt and feel safe getting to know people and animals at a distance. He comes when called, has a HIGH prey drive, and doesn't mind being picked up and held. He cannot go to a home with small children and he will start on a 30 day foster to adopt contract with hands on assistance from his trainer/foster.

Sam is a good cat (8 months) who deserves a home that will continue to support his journey and appreciate the steps we have taken to help him develop into a confident cat. We don't know what life looked like before he found his Good Samaritan-but his behavior tells a story of distrust and inconsistency that has left him desperate to please but weary of being abandoned.