My name is Nico!

Posted over 4 months ago | Updated 1 week ago

Cared for by Animal Aid Inc.

Adoption process

Submit Application

Meet the Pet

Approve Application

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

Black (All)

Age

2 years 4 months old, Adult

Sex

Male

Pet ID

R168

Hair Length

–

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Hey Nico here! I'm a very special guy. I need a home that is very cat savvy and wanting to work with me as I have a sensitive disposition. I have unlimited energy to play and I love treats! I'm very friendly but sometimes I'm too friendly and get worked up. I have to walk directly near your legs and am super curious about anything you are doing. I seem fine with other cats. I can't have children in my home though due to my history.

In my previous home I bit and scratched pretty hard when I was overstimulated or freaked out by something. When I came to Animal Aid it took me many weeks of being in fight or flight mode to calm down (I always chose fight). With patience and anti-anxiety medication I am now in a place where I don't try to bite people. I get easily overstimulated with too much petting if I haven't had my daily medication yet so the people here are still cautious with me. But I've made incredible progress and I'm ready to try out a new home with a brave person. I'm looking for a foster-to-adopt home where I can test out if I'm ready to live with people again instead of being confined to one room in the shelter.

If you are up for a challenge and want a cat with a big personality I'm here waiting for a second chance!

My estimated birthdate is 8/1/2022.

Rescue

Animal Aid Inc.

Contact info

Pet ID

R168

Contact

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Phone

(503) 292-6628

adopt-cat@animalaidpdx.org

Website

http://www.animalaidpdx.org

Address

5335 SW 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97221

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Submit an application or come into our shelter to visit the cats (all dogs are in foster homes).

2.
Meet the Pet

3.
Approve Application

Additional adoption info

You can find out more about our adoption process on our website at: https://animalaidpdx.org/adoption-policies-fees-faqs/.

We do not do same-day adoptions and have an application process.

You are welcome to come into our shelter to visit the cats during our regular business hours before or after turning in an application.

Adoption application

https://www.animalaidpdx.org/adoption-application-update/

Go meet their pets

We are open for visitors Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 4 PM. Saturdays 12-4pm. Closed Sundays.

5335 SW 42nd
Portland, Oregon 97221

Note: If you are interested in meeting one of the cats or dogs housed in a foster home, we ask you fill out an adoption application on our website at www.animalaidpdx.org/adopt prior to scheduling a meeting or call 503-292-6628 option 3 for further information.

We are open for visitors Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 4 PM. Saturdays 12-4pm. Closed Sundays.

5335 SW 42nd
Portland, Oregon 97221

More about this rescue

Animal Aid of Portland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue and welfare organization, passionately serving animals and the people they love since 1969. It is our mission to enhance the welfare of companion animals through individualized care and lifelong commitment, rescue and adoption, resources and education, and community partnerships. We operate a free-roam shelter for cats; a foster program for dogs and cats; It Takes a Pack, a community-driven animal care supply sharing initiative; and the Animal Aid Cares Fund, a partnership with veterinarians, trainers, and behaviorists in Portland to provide financial assistance for urgent medical and behavioral care.