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My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
–
Age
2 years 4 months old, Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
C24175
Hair Length
short
My details
Shots current
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Bartholomew is a 2-year-old sweet, mellow cat looking for his forever home!
This adorable little guy is curious and mild-tempered. Bart was a semi-social cat living outside with other cats. He is quiet at first and takes time to warm up to new people, but when he is comfortable, he is VERY playful; this guy loves to be brushed and receive pets. He also really enjoys scratching his cardboard scratchers and will sometimes plop down and allow belly rubs!
Bart loves to chase ribbon/wand toys, he likes to gaze out of windows, he LOVES food and treats, and is always finding cozy spots to sleep in. This guy’s favorite thing is catnip, and if you give him a little pile of it, he makes the cutest face trying to eat it!
A friendly boy, Bartholomew likes his play time with his person a lot, especially as he is still getting used to the indoor life. Sometimes he needs to warm up to play time with a treat or some catnip. Otherwise, he is independent and curious.
Currently he is in his own room away from other cats but is slowly being introduced to them to eventually be around them if all goes well. (It would not be his fault if things didn't go well, as his foster mom has some spoiled stinkers in the house!)
So far, I could see Bart doing well with most types of homes. I would not recommend a home with small pets (guinea pigs, hamsters, etc.), as he did live outside and has some hunting experience. He has not been observed in the presence of a dog, but slow introductions are the key to any new animal relationships and can make all the difference! I think he would really like to be with other friendly young cats in his forever home, ideally.
His forever humans will need to be patient with him and should start him out in a small space of his own, like a bedroom or office. He shows signs of great trust with his foster parents but is still unsure and reserved at times. He will be a different cat a year from now; he just needs more exposure to humans and human kindness!
Bartholomew had some broken teeth, his upper canines specifically, which are a cat’s longest teeth. Because if this, he gets a bit of a lip curl that is adorable! But he eats just fine and is unbothered by it! He should have only unscented litter, as he may have allergies to the scented variety.
This adorable boy is FIV+, but that doesn’t mean he can’t live a long, normal, and healthy life! Cats with FIV commonly have average lifespans. Because FIV is spread only through deep bite wounds, FIV positive cats are able to live with FIV negative cats in stable social environments, and not pass on the virus. You can read more about FIV here: https://tinyurl.com/58sf9wtj.
Bartholomew is so happy to enjoy the pleasures of the indoor life, with the right caring, loving humans who can welcome him and help him feel comfortable. If you’re patient and have a calm, friendly cat pal at home, Bart would truly love to meet you!
There is no guarantee of age and breed as a rescue animal's history is unknown. All ages and breeds are best estimate. Adoption fees include a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%. All cats have received comprehensive veterinary care and tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV unless otherwise stated.
Cats are up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations and have been spayed/neutered, treated for fleas and/or ear mites, de-wormed, and microchipped. Please note there may be additional follow up visits and boosters that are not covered by Pet Haven after adoption. Interested in adopting or learning more about this cat? Please fill out Pet Haven's adoption application: http://bit.ly/2fd9U2F.
Bartholomew is a 2-year-old sweet, mellow cat looking for his forever home!
This adorable little guy is curious and mild-tempered. Bart was a semi-social cat living outside with other cats. He is quiet at first and takes time to warm up to new people, but when he is comfortable, he is VERY playful; this guy loves to be brushed and receive pets. He also really enjoys scratching his cardboard scratchers and will sometimes plop down and allow belly rubs!
Bart loves to chase ribbon/wand toys, he likes to gaze out of windows, he LOVES food and treats, and is always finding cozy spots to sleep in. This guy’s favorite thing is catnip, and if you give him a little pile of it, he makes the cutest face trying to eat it!
A friendly boy, Bartholomew likes his play time with his person a lot, especially as he is still getting used to the indoor life. Sometimes he needs to warm up to play time with a treat or some catnip. Otherwise, he is independent and curious.
Currently he is in his own room away from other cats but is slowly being introduced to them to eventually be around them if all goes well. (It would not be his fault if things didn't go well, as his foster mom has some spoiled stinkers in the house!)
So far, I could see Bart doing well with most types of homes. I would not recommend a home with small pets (guinea pigs, hamsters, etc.), as he did live outside and has some hunting experience. He has not been observed in the presence of a dog, but slow introductions are the key to any new animal relationships and can make all the difference! I think he would really like to be with other friendly young cats in his forever home, ideally.
His forever humans will need to be patient with him and should start him out in a small space of his own, like a bedroom or office. He shows signs of great trust with his foster parents but is still unsure and reserved at times. He will be a different cat a year from now; he just needs more exposure to humans and human kindness!
Bartholomew had some broken teeth, his upper canines specifically, which are a cat’s longest teeth. Because if this, he gets a bit of a lip curl that is adorable! But he eats just fine and is unbothered by it! He should have only unscented litter, as he may have allergies to the scented variety.
This adorable boy is FIV+, but that doesn’t mean he can’t live a long, normal, and healthy life! Cats with FIV commonly have average lifespans. Because FIV is spread only through deep bite wounds, FIV positive cats are able to live with FIV negative cats in stable social environments, and not pass on the virus. You can read more about FIV here: https://tinyurl.com/58sf9wtj.
Bartholomew is so happy to enjoy the pleasures of the indoor life, with the right caring, loving humans who can welcome him and help him feel comfortable. If you’re patient and have a calm, friendly cat pal at home, Bart would truly love to meet you!
There is no guarantee of age and breed as a rescue animal's history is unknown. All ages and breeds are best estimate. Adoption fees include a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%. All cats have received comprehensive veterinary care and tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV unless otherwise stated.
Cats are up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations and have been spayed/neutered, treated for fleas and/or ear mites, de-wormed, and microchipped. Please note there may be additional follow up visits and boosters that are not covered by Pet Haven after adoption. Interested in adopting or learning more about this cat? Please fill out Pet Haven's adoption application: http://bit.ly/2fd9U2F.
Pet Haven is a foster-based rescue. Our animals live with foster families until they are placed in permanent homes and their foster families get to know the dogs and cats learning important information about the animals. For example, the foster family will know if the dog or cat is good with other animals or children, and will have a good idea of what kind of training, attention, and special needs the pet may require. This makes our foster families great resources for potential adopters!
Pet Haven is a foster-based rescue. Our animals live with foster families until they are placed in permanent homes and their foster families get to know the dogs and cats learning important information about the animals. For example, the foster family will know if the dog or cat is good with other animals or children, and will have a good idea of what kind of training, attention, and special needs the pet may require. This makes our foster families great resources for potential adopters!
Our Mission
Pet Haven improves the lives of pets and the people who love them by rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs and cats; reducing pet overpopulation by supporting spay and neuter efforts, and providing resources to people that help strengthen the human-animal bond.
Our Vision
A Minnesota where all pets live in safe, loving homes.
Our Values
Excellence in service and care; community; integrity; innovation; perseverance; compassion; a rewarding place to volunteer
How We Help
Spay/Neuter Initiative Program: Providing support to end pet overpopulation in Minnesota
Owner Surrender: Providing a safe haven for pet owners
Foster: Committed to finding forever homes for cats and dogs
Phoenix Fund for Special Needs: Providing veterinary care for animals in need of healing
What We Do
We help dogs and cats find homes with loving families through foster-based care. Every dog and cat lives with a foster family until they find their forever families. We provide all of their basic needs including proper food, veterinary care, behavior training, and supplies.
Through in-home fostering, we learn about each animal’s temperament, personality, likes/dislikes, and any medical needs. With this first-hand information, we can then find the right family for each dog and cat.
Our volunteers also educate the public on responsible companion animal care and represent respect for animals at all times. Whether we’re working with prospective new families, meeting people at public events, or socializing with friends and family, we encourage others to view and treat their pets as members of the family. We are their guardians, and they depend on us for companionship and care.
We spay/neuter prior to adoption.
We microchip all our Pet Haven Pets and remain as a secondary contact.
We make sure all pets are up to date on required vaccinations
We test for Heartworm and Lymes in all our dogs and are transparent in the results and treament
We test for FeLV/FIV and are transparent in the results. We believe that cats who test positive still deserve a chance at a quality home.
We do not euthanize animals unless they have untreatable health or behavioral conditions that deny them an acceptable quality of life or makes them a serious threat to people, other animals, or themselves.
How We Operate
We rely on adoption fees, tax-deductible donations, grants, and special events to keep our rescue operating. Our staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers have provided the passion and commitment to keep Pet Haven a safe haven for animals for almost 70 years.
We are committed to preventing pet homelessness through the SNIP Grant. Since 2005, we have granted more than $240,000 to organizations in Minnesota to support spay/neuter initiatives.
Our Mission
Pet Haven improves the lives of pets and the people who love them by rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs and cats; reducing pet overpopulation by supporting spay and neuter efforts, and providing resources to people that help strengthen the human-animal bond.
Our Vision
A Minnesota where all pets live in safe, loving homes.
Our Values
Excellence in service and care; community; integrity; innovation; perseverance; compassion; a rewarding place to volunteer
How We Help
Spay/Neuter Initiative Program: Providing support to end pet overpopulation in Minnesota
Owner Surrender: Providing a safe haven for pet owners
Foster: Committed to finding forever homes for cats and dogs
Phoenix Fund for Special Needs: Providing veterinary care for animals in need of healing
What We Do
We help dogs and cats find homes with loving families through foster-based care. Every dog and cat lives with a foster family until they find their forever families. We provide all of their basic needs including proper food, veterinary care, behavior training, and supplies.
Through in-home fostering, we learn about each animal’s temperament, personality, likes/dislikes, and any medical needs. With this first-hand information, we can then find the right family for each dog and cat.
Our volunteers also educate the public on responsible companion animal care and represent respect for animals at all times. Whether we’re working with prospective new families, meeting people at public events, or socializing with friends and family, we encourage others to view and treat their pets as members of the family. We are their guardians, and they depend on us for companionship and care.
We spay/neuter prior to adoption.
We microchip all our Pet Haven Pets and remain as a secondary contact.
We make sure all pets are up to date on required vaccinations
We test for Heartworm and Lymes in all our dogs and are transparent in the results and treament
We test for FeLV/FIV and are transparent in the results. We believe that cats who test positive still deserve a chance at a quality home.
We do not euthanize animals unless they have untreatable health or behavioral conditions that deny them an acceptable quality of life or makes them a serious threat to people, other animals, or themselves.
How We Operate
We rely on adoption fees, tax-deductible donations, grants, and special events to keep our rescue operating. Our staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers have provided the passion and commitment to keep Pet Haven a safe haven for animals for almost 70 years.
We are committed to preventing pet homelessness through the SNIP Grant. Since 2005, we have granted more than $240,000 to organizations in Minnesota to support spay/neuter initiatives.
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