Sherman Oaks, CA - Maine Coon. Meet Bear a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Maine Coon

Color

Black (All)

Age

3 years 11 months old, Adult

Sex

Male

Pet ID

Bear

Hair Length

long

My details

Good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Has special needs

My story

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

Meet Big Bear, a glorious, sweet, gentle giant who wants nothing more than food in his belly, pets, scratches, a warm place to sleep... and a good brushing every now and then.

This handsome beast showed up at a feral cat colony, dirty and scruffy, and would run to greet his feeder, clear across the parking lot... even trying to climb into her car.

We don't know his story but it's obvious he's had to defend himself out there... being an un-neutered male. Unsterilized males are at the highest risk of contracting FIV (like HIV in humans, not AIDS). Today, during his neuter surgery, we had him combo-tested for FIV/FeLV and it came back positive for FIV.

For this reason, I'm listing him a "special needs" - although there's no reason why he can't live a normal, long, happy life... and doesn't need to be sequestered from other cats, necessarily... although he does seem to prefer being the only feline in the house. FIV is typically transferred in utero OR through deep bite wounds - while battling over females and territory.

Since Bear's been living in his wonderful foster home; we've learned he will do best in a home without other cats or young children. Ideally, he'd be best suited for a more calm environment, perhaps a young couple who works during the day, retired person or someone who works from home.

You'll find his complete rescue journey chronicled in Photo Album #31 on our Facebook page: "Save The Leadwell Kitties" as well as video updates... along with updates on ALL our adoptable cats and kittens. *Be sure to check out his adoption video uploaded here!

Bear's adoption will include his:
* Neuter surgery,
* De-worming,
* FVRCP vaccinations,
* Rabies vaccination,
* Combo-test (for FIV/FeLV),
* Flea and mite treatment (with Revolution),
* and Micro chipping!

~ $150. adoption fee, adoption contract and home check apply / $250 for a pair ~

* Please only contact us if you'll be making Bear a permanent member of your household and will be keeping him safe indoors.

Interested in becoming a much-needed foster? Please send us a message with your best contact info, the type of home environment you can provide and, most-importantly, the City in which you live. Thanks!