Chicago, IL - Domestic Shorthair. Meet Charlie a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

Gray or Blue (Mostly)

Age

Adult

Sex

Male

Pet ID

–

Hair Length

short

My details

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Declawed

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Charlie is a megachonker. At 26.5 pounds, he wasn't enjoy playing since his back hurts. He wasn't happy with his weight because he was too big to bathe himself properly. He is currently healthy, but he knows that, just like in humans, extra weight can cause serious health problems like diabetes or heart disease.

Being nine, Charlies decided to turn his life around so that he becomes buff, sassy, and active like other middle-aged cats. Charlie has lost over 5 lbs in the last 5 months and now tips the scales at 21 lbs. He wants a personal trainer to help him continue his fitness program. Requirements include being serious about a cat diet, exercise, and understanding that obese cats need to lose weight slowly, under veterinary care, to avoid liver disease. He wants a human that will make him have a better life, so Charlie can make their life better. He accepts that this means “tough love”, especially when he’s really, REALLY hungry.

Charlie is front declawed and social. He loves to be brushed. He just doesn’t feel much like catting because he’s so heavy. Can you help him achieve his fitness goals and be the cat he knows he can be? Charlie was born in 2014.

If you live in Chicago and are interested in learning more about Charlie, please contact Toni McNaughton at tonimcn@rcn.com and Lisa Ward at catladychicago@yahoo.com. Please tell us a bit about your situation, what you are looking for, the composition of your current household (the other humans and/or pets who already live there). Inquires with these questions answered are responded to promptly.

We are always in need of foster homes. If you are not able to adopt, but are interested in fostering or know someone who might be, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Toni McNaughton at tonimcn@rcn.com or Lisa Ward at catladychicago@yahoo.com to learn more. Photos by Brenda Stewart.