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My name is Onyx!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 5 minutes ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Pay Fee

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Gray or Blue
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
12137
Hair Length
short

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Hi! I'm Onyx! I was rescued at Peninsula Humane Society. I lost my previous home and family soon after I was forced to live with another cat. I was not happy sharing my space with another cat and started showing signs of stress. Sadly, my previous family decided the solution was to surrender me.

I’m a mellow, sweet and handsome silver and white Tabby. I’m initially shy but I’ve been through some major changes lately which hasn’t really helped my confidence. Thankfully there’s a cozy kitty cave here so that’s where I headed to decompress. I spent most of the first few days in my cave while my foster pawrents came to me to offer comforting pets and treats. I wasn’t too interested in either but a few days later I walked out of my cave and even though I was still feeling shy, I asked for pets!
 
Two of my most favorite things are head scratches and laps. I’ll jump up on your lap and rub up against you while purring away. Sometimes I prefer to just lay next to you, all while emitting affection by looking up at you with my sweet eyes. I’ll even greet you when you come home and roll over to show off my belly.
 
I’m a very mellow cat and often spend the day snoozing in my bed. I’ll be present and say hello in the morning and then after a nice long afternoon relaxing and napping, I’ll come out again to explore and hang out with you. I’m not very interested in toys but will occasionally play when the laser toy or a stringy or feathery toy comes out. I might pounce or bat at it a few times before losing interest and going back to chilling with you.
 
If you ask me, food is more exciting than toys… hehe. I love mealtime and will do my cute little flops to get breakfast and dinner. I’m currently eating yummy wet food diet and it makes me so happy. I really need my new family to continue feeding me wet food. What’s that saying? Happy cat, happy life? Yes, I think that’s it.
 
I do still have some shy/nervous behaviors I’m working on that I need my new family to understand. I become nervous when I feel cornered or when someone is intruding into my safe area. And I sometimes become excitable prior to receiving my meal. I might give a hiss or pounce at your feet but please know, it’s just my way of letting you know I’m feeling a little anxious.
 
I’m looking for a calm and quiet adult only home where I can relax and share lots of love. My previous family let me down but I know there’s a loving family out there for me. Maybe it’s you!
 

You can see more of me in my foster home here @sf_fosterfriend.

Please note:

  • Onyx would do best as an only child
  • Onyx needs a home with no young children.
  • Indoor only

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Contact info

Pet ID
12137
Contact
Phone
Address
P.O. Box 411013, San Francisco, CA 94141

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Meet the Pet

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

5.

Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Adoption fee is $150.
Before the adoption is finalized, a quick home inspection is required to ensure a safe environment for the cat.
An adoption contract must be completed and applicant must agree to never declaw.
Visit our website to see the complete adoption agreement.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Adoption events every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the following locations:

Petco
2300 16th Street
Potrero Hill Shopping Center
San Francisco, CA

Petco
1591 Sloat Boulevard
San Francisco, CA

Visit our website to view photos of all our adoptable cats.

More about this rescue

Every day adult and senior cats with treatable medical and behavioral conditions are euthanized. GIVE ME SHELTER's goal is to rescue these cats from certain death and place them into loving permanent homes.
GMS is a registered 501(c)3 organization and is dedicated to helping stop the overpopulation of unwanted and abandoned cats. We are a small group of dedicated volunteers who are committed to bettering the life of adult cats who no longer have a home to call their own. Every time you adopt from us, you allow us to save another cat that would have otherwise died. We receive new cats into our system almost every week. Our website is constantly being updated, so please check back often!

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