Ziggy

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium

Ziggy

Current Location

Montclair, NJ

Physical Traits

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

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Brave, Friendly, Funny, Loyal
House-trained: Yes

Health

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

Ziggy's Compatibility

  • This pet has bad compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has good compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$100

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Ziggy's Story

Ziggy has been living outside his caretakers home. He showed up one day looking for food and it's clear he was somebody's pet at some time and for whatever reason he lost his home. <br/>He had to survive on the street and make his way amongst the colony of feral cats. We brought him in to get him neutered and vaccinated and we kept him in a crate while we looked for a home for him. But he was very distressed in the crate. <br/><br/>We decided the best thing would be to return him to his caregiver to be taken care of outside with the rest of the cats that he now made friends with. <br/>But he tries to get inside the caregiver's house all the time. This boy knew what it was like to be inside a home and he wanted back in! Unfortunately the caregiver can't take him in but she has lots of shelters and a safe place for him for now. <br/>When her family hangs out in the yard, he greets everybody and comes for snuggles. They even had a barbecue and he was the life of the party. Everyone adored him. <br/><br/>But Ziggy has a tendency to play rough. He gets overstimulated and grabs on. He doesn't mean this out of aggression. He just doesn't understand that he is sharp! <br/><br/>We seen this before with cats that probably were taken from their litter too young and didn't learn from their siblings how to play nicely. <br/><br/>So Ziggy would need a very experienced compassionate owner who reads his signals and teaches him good manners. He would be okay as an indoor outdoor cat as he would stick around! <br/><br/>We would love to get Ziggy the home he craves!

Ziggy has been living outside his caretakers home. He showed up one day looking for food and it's clear he was somebody's pet at some time and for whatever reason he lost his home.
He had to survive on the street and make his way amongst the colony of feral cats. We brought him in to get him neutered and vaccinated and we kept him in a crate while we looked for a home for him. But he was very distressed in the crate.

We decided the best thing would be to return him to his caregiver to be taken care of outside with the rest of the cats that he now made friends with.
But he tries to get inside the caregiver's house all the time. This boy knew what it was like to be inside a home and he wanted back in! Unfortunately the caregiver can't take him in but she has lots of shelters and a safe place for him for now.
When her family hangs out in the yard, he greets everybody and comes for snuggles. They even had a barbecue and he was the life of the party. Everyone adored him.

But Ziggy has a tendency

Ziggy has been living outside his caretakers home. He showed up one day looking for food and it's clear he was somebody's pet at some time and for whatever reason he lost his home.
He had to survive on the street and make his way amongst the colony of feral cats. We brought him in to get him neutered and vaccinated and we kept him in a crate while we looked for a home for him. But he was very distressed in the crate.

We decided the best thing would be to return him to his caregiver to be taken care of outside with the rest of the cats that he now made friends with.
But he tries to get inside the caregiver's house all the time. This boy knew what it was like to be inside a home and he wanted back in! Unfortunately the caregiver can't take him in but she has lots of shelters and a safe place for him for now.
When her family hangs out in the yard, he greets everybody and comes for snuggles. They even had a barbecue and he was the life of the party. Everyone adored him.

But Ziggy has a tendency to play rough. He gets overstimulated and grabs on. He doesn't mean this out of aggression. He just doesn't understand that he is sharp!

We seen this before with cats that probably were taken from their litter too young and didn't learn from their siblings how to play nicely.

So Ziggy would need a very experienced compassionate owner who reads his signals and teaches him good

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How To Adopt

Ziggy was listed as Adoptable by Wildflowers TNR
How can I adopt Ziggy?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Wildflowers TNR. 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 Ziggy 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 Wildflowers TNR for details on the pet.
When can I meet Ziggy?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Wildflowers TNR will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Ziggy, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Wildflowers TNR, and they'll be happy to help!
Wildflowers TNR's Adoption Policy
Please fill out the inquiry on the cat you are interested in and I will review and get back to you quickly. After reviewing your intake, I will be in touch and if it is a right fit, you can come meet the cat. Each case is different and sometimes a home visit will be necessary. Thank you for choosing adoption!

Ziggy is from Wildflowers TNR

[Montclair, NJ]

Our Mission
My primary work is to Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Return feral cats to their outside homes where they are most comfortable. I run an organization that solely does TNR in Essex County NJ. However, we find friendly adult cats that lost their homes (usually abandoned when people move) and plenty of kittens that were born befor...
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