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My name is Shilling!

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated 1 week ago

Cared for by THE RESCUE HOUSE

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair
Color
Black (All)
Age
Young
Sex
Male
Pet ID
56444122
Hair Length
short

My story

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

*** Shilling & Guinea are in a foster home. ***

Shilling: black/silver striped tabby, short hair, neutered male, born approx. 4/18/24, #19330
Guinea: cream/buff dilute tabby, short hair, neutered male, born approx. 4/18/24, #19333

Cats: bonded pair & enjoy others
Dogs: unknown
Children: cat-savvy tweens+

Shilling and Guinea, along with their brothers, were abandoned in a crate outside a vet's office. Their small bodies were overwhelmed with fleas and they were severely anemic, requiring lots of TLC even after the blood-sucking parasites were removed as they slowly recuperated. Now they are healthy bouncy kittens who are ready to charm you!

Because of the striking silver and soft gold colors sported by these kittens, they have been named for vintage coins! The boys love to romp and wrestle with each other, chase their toys to the perimeter of a room, and when tuckered out they sprawl out for a snooze on the floor, a cat tree, or on you. They pile onto their foster mom with happy purrs and are such sweet loving lads.
---Shilling has an ongoing case of FOMO: while he's cautious about taking the lead and prefers to be the one to decide to initiate interactions, when he hears his brother purring he can't resist getting in the middle of the cuddle pile on you. And once Shilling has his own motor going, he is a HUGE snugglebug, especially at night when he gets downright demanding and will practically melt over your lap and chest. He has the cutest little trill-meow that he revs up when he's happy: each time your hand runs down his body in a pet while he's purring, he'll say "prrmmp!"
---Guinea is a laid-back boy who heads to you for cuddles and kisses all the time; he is a very floppy cuddler with a hearty purr and frequently flips onto his back to sprawl---you can carry him like a baby. Guinea is obsessed with his foster's hair and we suggest keeping a big kicker toy in reach to distract him when he starts wrestling your hand or leg... you're part of the furniture, and sometimes the furniture gets wrestled. His gold eyes shine like his namesake coin in the sunlight.
---Shilling relies on his brothers, especially Guinea, and needs his confidence to lead the way. Shilling and Guinea MUST be adopted together.

The boys adore each other and would likely enjoy other cats once introduced. Dogs are an unknown. A calmer home with adults or cat-savvy tweens and up would be best.

Silver and gold! Will Shilling and Guinea shine in your home?
Rescue
THE RESCUE HOUSE

Contact info

Pet ID
56444122
Contact
Address
P.O. Box 231336, Encinitas, CA 92023

Their adoption process

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All prospective adopters must complete an application and be interviewed as part of the 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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