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My name is Taz & Elmer!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated over 4 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Interview

4

Home Check

My basic info

Breed
Maine Coon
Color
Gray, Blue or Silver Tabby
Age
1 year 6 months old, Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
Hair Length
long

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

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

Taz & Elmer are brothers who are looking for a special home where they will be kept together. They were rescued from a hoarding situation and unfortunately were under-socialized during their first year of life. These two kitties are absolutely beautiful Maine Coon crosses, so they turn a lot of heads, but it will be important that they find the right home to help them thrive. They're very bonded and love to curl up together, so it's important that they be adopted together.

These two brothers are a stunning pair of cats with personalities as unique as their bond! Though they are initially shy, once they feel comfortable, their playful and quirky natures truly shine. They love nothing more than chasing each other around the house, basking in the sun on their cat tree, watching TV and gazing out the window. These brothers are curious kitties who will eventually bond with their new family. Both boys are still young (just over 1 year of age) so in time they will likely become more comfortable being handled. However, their new family must be cat-experienced and be willing to give the cats time to blossom at their own pace.

Taz is the bigger of the two and also the more affectionate. His favorite part of the day is the pre-dinner petting session; he can’t get enough of it! Though it took him time to adjust, he now spends his days napping, playing, and seeking out attention. While he’s not a fan of being picked up, he’ll gladly let you rub his belly when he’s in the mood. Taz isn’t fond of closed doors and will let you know with persistent meows until they’re opened. His love for food made him easy to win over, and it’s the quickest way to his heart!

Elmer is smaller and a bit more reserved, but he loves being near his humans. While he hasn’t quite worked up the courage to let his foster family pet him yet, he happily shares the room and keeps them company—especially during movie nights when he’ll sit across the couch. Unlike Taz, Elmer isn’t as motivated by treats but can’t resist kitty yogurt tubes. He’s the more playful of the duo and is absolutely obsessed with plastic springs. Watching him wrestle with Taz is endlessly entertaining and gives a glimpse into his fun-loving side.

Since these boys came from a home with a large number of other cats, they are comfortable around other felines. However, they will do well being in a home as the only two pets as well. Since they have long hair, they will really benefit from regular grooming, so once they are more comfortable being pet, regular bushing will be a good way to bond with them as well.

Neither Taz nor Elmer are comfortable with children, or with dogs. They are looking for a quiet, adult-only, cat-experienced home that is willing to help them progress at their own pace, and learn to trust people. If you take the time to allow these boys to come out of their shells, you won't regret it. Together, Taz and Elmer make a delightful and dynamic duo, ready to bring joy and laughter to their forever home!

If you'd like to learn more about this handsome pair, please inquire at victoriapets@gmail.com or go to https://victoriapets.ca/adoption-process/ to complete an adoption application. Please note that we are looking for a home for this pair in the Victoria area (south of the Malahat.)
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Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
PO Box 2324, Sidney, BC V8L 3W6

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Meet the Pet

3.

Interview

4.

Home Check

We will come visit your home to ensure that the environment is suitable for the pet in question, based on its needs.

Additional adoption info

Adopting a pet is a lifetime commitment and a big responsibility. Dogs can live 15 years or more, and cats can live 20+ years. Like people, each individual pet comes with its own set of baggage, needs, and personality traits. Because your new pet will depend on you to provide its basic needs, we need to be sure that you are educated and up to the challenge. Our adoption process allows us to ask you some questions about your home environment, your lifestyle, and your needs, expectations, and limitations. We want to be sure that your new pet is going to be just as happy in its new home as you are to have it there.
A Successful Adoption Process Includes the Following Steps:
To start the adoption process, please contact us at victoriapets@gmail.com and request an adoption application. Once it is completed, email it back to the same address and in the body of your email, please tell us about your home/family. If there is a particular pet that you're interested in, please indicate which. Our adoption team will contact those whose applications have the potential to be the best match with the pet(s) of interest to set up a visit supervised by the foster parent who can answer some of the questions you may have about the pet. You will not be able to take the pet home the day of the visit.
One of our volunteers will contact you within 72 hours of the visit and we will open a dialogue with you based on the information provided in your application. We will talk about your home and family, as well as your experience with pets. We will ask you to tell us about the kind of life and care you can offer to the adopted pet, and we will inform you about any health or behavioural issues that you should be aware of.
(For dogs only) Once an adoption is pending, we will come visit your home to ensure that the environment is suitable for the pet in question, based on its needs. We can advise you of modifications that could make the adoption more successful, such as fencing and other things you may not have thought about.
The adoption process generally takes several days, and this time line is intentional. It allows you time to think about your decision so that you can be sure that you are comfortable with the decision that you’ve made. Adoptions are never approved within 48 hours of the application being submitted.
Once we have successfully journeyed through the steps above, you can pick up your new friend to begin a wonderful life together!
Signing an adoption contract is a requirement for every pet that is adopted.
Please Read Before Applying to Adopt:
You must be 19 years of age or older to apply for one of our pets.
Please note that we do not adopt animals sight unseen and we do not ship animals. We do consider adoptions out of area but applicants are required to come & visit with the animals of interest before an adoption is completed.
Adoption Fees:
The adoption fee for puppies and kittens includes: At least the first distemper vaccine (puppies and kittens), canine rabies vaccine (for puppies over 16 weeks of age), deworming, defleaing, a basic spay/neuter at Hillside Veterinary Hospital, a microchip, a free veterinary exam at Royal Oak Pet Clinic within 7 days of adoption, and a free trial of pet health insurance.
The adoption fee for all other cats/dogs includes: At least the first distemper vaccine (cats and dogs), canine rabies vaccine (for dogs only), deworming, defleaing, spay or neuter (done prior to adoption), a microchip, a free veterinary exam at Royal Oak Pet Clinic within 7 days of adoption, and a free trial of pet health insurance.
The adoption fee for all other species includes: a free exam at Royal Oak Pet Clinic within 7 days of adoption, treatment for parasites, spay/neuter prior to adoption when appropriate, the first set of vaccines when appropriate, and a microchip for identification when appropriate.
Adoption Fees are as Follows: (cash only please)
Kittens (up to 12 months of age) $400
Adult Cats (1 yr - 8yrs) $300
Senior Cats (9 yrs and older) $250
Special Needs Cats (other than kittens) $250
Puppies (8 weeks - 11 months) $600
Adult Dogs (1 yr - 8yrs) $400
Senior Dogs (9 yrs and older) $300
Special Needs dogs (other than puppies) $300
Rabbits $50
Guinea Pigs $30
Rats/hamsters $20
Mice $10
Adoption fees for other species may vary

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More about this rescue

Victoria Pet Adoption Society (VPAS) is a volunteer run, registered charitable foundation in Victoria, BC, Canada. VPAS' goal is to rehabilitate homeless animals and place them into great homes. We provide medical care for all of our adoptees, ensuring that their vaccinations are up to date, and that all adoptees are spayed/neutered and microchipped (when possible).

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