New Richmond, WI - Domestic Shorthair. Meet Webster a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

Brown Tabby

Age

Senior

Sex

Male

Pet ID

–

Hair Length

short

My details

Not good with kids

Good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

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

Please read Webster's ENTIRE profile before proceeding with any inquiries. Visit our website to review our adoption process and requirements and schedule an on-site appointment (walk-in hours are also available). www.ggohinc.com

Webster is what we like to call a "caretaker" - he is ALWAYS found lounging with another cat and it doesn't matter if they are new to our rescue or an old-time friend. He takes care of them all! He's also a cat's cat, preferring to be with his own kind rather than us humans. He likes us, just prefers other cats.

Webster came to us back in 2021 after a kind person noticed he was wandering around with injuries and intervened. His injuries appeared consistent with attack type wounds so as soon as we could, we tested him for diseases and sadly, he came up positive for FIV. Did he have this prior to his injuries we do not know but it is certainly likely that the attack transferred the disease to him. After a few weeks of healing, close observation, and talks with out veterinarian, we made the determination that he was not a treat to any of our current rescues and we introduced him to the other cats in his designated room. His behaviors proved us correct - he was not a cat that was in danger of harming others or transferring his disease. In fact, he was just the opposite - a gentle caretaker.

Webster has been with us for a few years now as many looking to adopt a cat are not interested in a cat with FIV and those that have been, have selected other FIV+ cats. (Known fact: cats with FIV are not a threat or concern to other cats unless they are aggressive biters, which Webster is not.) There are many articles and published veterinary reports regarding cats with FIV readily available on the internet - do a little research and you will see, Webster is adoptable with very little chance of him transferring his disease if placed in the right environment - that being one where there are either no current cats in the home or, cats in the home that are non-aggressive.

As mentioned, Webster is a cat's cat - he prefers the company of other cats rather than us humans. While he is accepting of our touch and doesn't mind some attention, he's not a cat that will come looking for it. If you've got a home and a heart that is ideal for Webster, let's talk. We would be more than happy to answer any additional questions you may have regarding his personality or other environmental, dietary and supplemental needs. Note: With a cat with FIV, it is imperative that regular check-ups with a veterinarian are done (at least annually) and that a good, healthy diet is provided. We do provide our FIV+ cats with immunity boosting supplements and recommend that these be continued for optimum health (and cost is reasonable!).

While Webster is great with other cats, we can't be certain how he will do with dogs as he has not been exposed to them at length and has really only seen them via our outdoor catio and on those occasions, it's been from a distance.
We also do not think Webster would do well in a home with children as we do know he does prefer a quieter environment.

Webster has an approx. DOB of 12/19/2016.