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My name is Ponceau!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 5 days ago

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Black (All)
Age
3 months old, Kitten
Sex
Male
Pet ID
56856114
Hair Length
short

My story

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

Ponceau, Mazzy, Little Bo, Annie and Cattleya are purrrecious little babies who will absolutely steal your heart!

They are affectionate, playful little ones who were lovingly raised in foster care. They adore attention and being petted, and will entertain you with their silly antics!

These adorable babies have CH (Cerebellar Hypoplasia, or wobbly cat syndrome), which is a neurological disorder that affects their balance and coordination. This means they wobble when they walk, and sometimes fall over, but it doesn’t hurt them and they have the strength to walk, play, eat and use the litterbox.

They got this condition from their mother while in utero, and it is not infectious to other cats. CH also does not affect their long-term health or lifespan. Mazzy (Mazarine) and Annie (Annatto) have severe CH, Little Bo (Gamboge) is moderate, and Ponceau and Cattleya are mild.

These loving sweethearts are 12 weeks old, spayed and neutered, vaccinated, negative for feline leukemia,microchipped and ready for their forever homes. They will do best adopted in pairs or with an age-appropriate kitten companion to grow up and be well-rounded with - two kittens live healthier, happier lives!

When you adopt CH cats, we recommend adding baby gates and toddler plastic on any stairwells, and if you have hardwood floors to cover them mostly with rugs. CH cats do acclimate well to their home environment with time.

Questions about living with CH cats? Contact emily@oahs.org who is the guardian of two CH kitties.

For more info about CH, please visit https://www.webmd.com/pets/cats/what-is-feline-cerebellar-hypoplasia

Meet these adorabl sweethearts at our shelter during public visiting hours (no appointment needed), Tues/Thurs/Fri 1-6pm or Sat 11am-3pm, or visit www.oahs.org/cat-adoption-process for more information about how to adopt this adorable sweetheart!

All adoptable cats from OAHS are spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations, tested for feline leukemia, litterbox trained and microchipped.

Let us help you find the purrrfect companion! Complete our CatFinder Quiz at oahs.org/catfinder-quiz
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
56856114
Contact
Email
Address
1925 Shelter Ct., Oshkosh, WI 54901

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Thank you for considering adoption for your next companion animal! When you adopt a pet, you save a life. Our goal is to find "forever" homes for our animals. Our trained staff wants to help you choose an animal to match your family and lifestyle so everyone is happy!

Questions? Call 920.424.2128

Note: OAHS asks potential adopters to please meet the pet they are interested in adopting before they fill out an adoption application. We currently can not take applications online.

Because adding a pet to your family is a big responsibility, we ask all adopters be willing to do the following:

Talk to an adoptions counselor about what characteristics you're looking for in a companion.
Spend quality time visiting with the pet you are thinking about adopting. All members of the household will be asked to visit with the animal prior to adoption*.
Participate in a scheduled meet and greet if you have animals in your home and apply for an animal of the same species (for dog and rabbit adoptions). A meet-and-greet can help with a comfortable transition for all animals.
Ensure current animals in the home are spayed or neutered.*
Complete a simple one-page application form. It can take 1-2 business days to process the application. Applicants will be notified immediately if any problems arise with the application.
Meet with an adoption specialist the day you bring your new companion home to review paperwork and sign adoption papers.
Note: Adoptions are not first-come-first-serve but rather based on matchmaking. Same-day adoptions are typically not possible but if you are located such a distance outside of Oshkosh that makes more than one visit difficult please call 920.424.2128 for options. OAHS expects animals adopted will live inside the home with their families (exceptions are made for cats in our barn program).

* Any existing animals in the household of the same species should be spayed or neutered prior to bringing the new animal home due to hormone-induced behavior issues that may occur (exceptions for medical reasons may apply).

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

The Oshkosh Area Humane Society is located at 1925 Shelter Court in Oshkosh. Take Bowen St. just north of Murdock to Doctors Court. From Doctors Court take a left to Shelter Court.

The Oshkosh Area Humane Society hours are:

Tuesday and Wednesday Noon - 6 p.m.
Thursday and Friday 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed Sundays, Mondays and Holidays

More about this shelter

The Oshkosh Area Humane Society, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to providing shelter and care to stray, unwanted or abandoned cats and dogs in the Oshkosh area. Founded on the principal of compassionate care, the organization is committed to assisting the community by helping place animals in healthy, humane surroundings while providing education and information about responsible pet ownership to all the members of our community.

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