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My name is
Banjo!

Posted over 8 months ago | Updated 1 month ago

Cared for by THE RESCUE HOUSE

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Cream or Ivory
Age
5 years 11 months old, Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
55682273
Hair Length
short

My story

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

*** Banjo is in a foster home. ***

Buff tabby, short hair, neutered male, born approx. 1/1/19, #18988

Cats: great, he’s a greeter!
Dogs: likely good
Children: cat-savvy adults / tweens+

BACKGROUND: Banjo and his two companions lost their home when their “guardians” moved away and left them behind locked outside. Neighbors started feeding them but it was almost a year later when one of the cats was attacked that they started calling around to rescues and moved into our care.

PERSONALITY: Banjo has a few scars of his own from those hard times, but he is so happy to be living with humans again! He is a cat tree king who will find the highest perch of every cat tree and rotate around for his naps and observation periods. He’ll be down lickety-split when he sees a Churu-style lickable treat, though! And he’s thrilled when he’s got a water fountain. This love machine prefers to direct your interactions and make the choice to come to you rather than be pursued, but he’ll have his motor running as he rubs his face on your hand and twines between your legs… sometimes when you sit down Banjo will climb into your lap with even louder purrs; he’ll melt into chin rubs. Since he can get overstimulated, it’s best to keep the petting sessions on the slow and gentle side. If his ears start to go back, that’s the sign that it’s getting a bit much and it’s time to ease back the playtime or petting even though he’s not giving any other sign. It’s also best not to mix petting and playtime since he gets very hunt-focused on his games. Banjo LOVES interactive fishing wands… and pipe cleaners… and automatic toys. He can chill out with the best of them, but he’s a playful guy who likes to be entertained. He’ll come back to you when he’s ready for more love. Banjo wants you around for quality companionship.

COMPATIBILITY: Banjo is wonderful with other cats of all ages and has been the greeter aka “Uncle Banjo” to new-arriving fosters (even the annoying kittens); he’s just so unbothered, and gets up out of the way to watch when needed. He has been good with a senior dog though we don’t know about puppy energy (though if kittens are any indication, he’d be fine). As he can use his teeth to communicate if he gets overstimulated, he will do best with a person who can comfortably read cat body language cues; we recommend a home with cat-savvy adults or tweens+.

Banjo is one of the sweetest cats: he loves love! Will you give
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
55682273
Contact
Address
P.O. Box 231336, Encinitas, CA 92023

Their adoption process

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We at The Rescue House believe that we can contribute to the welfare of our furry friends by implementing an Adoption Program. Our Adoption Centers are located in retail pet stores whose philosophy agrees with The Rescue House's mission. A list of the adoption centers can be found here: http://www.rescuehouse.org/adoption-centers.html

More about this rescue

The Rescue House is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to assisting cats through its rescue, foster and adoption activities. We find loving homes for unwanted, abandoned, homeless and abused cats. We open our arms to cats that need assistance, regardless of age and often regardless of handicap. We find good homes for every cat that we take in - we are a true no-kill cat rescue organization.

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