MATER**Adoption Pending** Domestic Short Hair & Tabby Mix Panora, IA

AGE: 5 - 6 Years

DESCRIPTION: DSH Red Mackeral Tabby (Front Declaw)

LOCATION: Foster Home

Mater and his sister were originally owner surrenders with us when their owner had to quickly move and could not find a place that allowed pets. Mater never quite adjusted to the shelter as he didn't like other kitties too close to him or having to live in a cage and so we were thrilled when someone was able to see past his unhappiness and adopted him.

Fast forward 10 months when a local resident went to Casey's and an orange kitty kept trying to get in everyone's car. He quickly scooped the kitty up and drove him to us. Imagine our surprise when his microchip identified him as our Mater. He was so unhappy at the shelter the first time around, and just as unhappy the second time, so he was placed in a foster home. His foster family says he is such a sweet and loving guy and he never tires of attention, love, and pets from them. We're so glad to know that it is the shelter environment that he doesn't like and that it isn't simply his purrsonality. We do suggest a home as an only kitty or with other kitties that will leave him alone. He is front declawed.

Inside-only home and must keep back claws. The adoption fee for this kitty is $100. Adopt a pair of kitties for $150. Each cat and kitten has been: altered (spayed/neutered), vaccinated (age-appropriate) - rabies and distemper combo, microchipped, tested for FeLV (negative unless previously noted), and treated for fleas, ear mites, and worms.

We ask that interested parties fill out a cat adoption questionnaire. Please fill out the questionnaire only if you are seriously considering adopting this sweet kitty. You can get the application by going to our website at http://www.panora.org/PETS/index_files/adopt.htm and clicking on the Cat Adoption Questionnaire button at the top of the page or by clicking the "Adopt Me" button on this profile and asking for the questionnaire. Once you have submitted the questionnaire, an adoption coordinator will contact you with 24 hours. Thank you for your interest in this kitty. Please note: Upon approval of the adoption questionnaire, we may request a home visit prior to completing the adoption.

Panora P.E.T.S. supports the "Paws Need Claws" Campaign. Cats are rather attached to their claws; please do not de-claw your cats.