My name is Pavarotti!

HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is participating in our Shelter Cat Getaway foster program, which gives cats a vacation from the shelter and lets them enjoy home life while they wait to be adopted. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please contact Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org or Carol at cgriglione@arl-iowa.org.

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- A very vocal gentleman who has something to say about everything, and he has the ability to say it with the same drama that the human Pavarotti incorporated into his singing

- He likes to hang out with his people especially if they will play with him - he loves to make up games and is good at showing his people how to play the games he creates

- Loves toys that he can bat and chase, and dangle toys (wands), and is very good at inventing games with the dangle toys and is very entertaining to watch - if you love playing with your cat, he's your guy!

- Gets the zooomies and speeds through his foster home when he has bursts of energy - he is just too adorable!

- He is a good communicator and will tell you when he is hungry, lonely, bored, playful, and sometimes talks just because

- He can be uncomfortable with strangers and changes in his environment, including new toys. He may hide when strangers (to him) visit or approach with caution when introduced to a new toy. Be patient and give him time to figure it out.

- He likes to sharpen his claws on a vertical scratching post and prefers it over the cardboard horizontal scratchers, however, it would be good to provide both since he likes to lie on the cardboard scratcher

- Isn't a fan of being picked up; he is okay for a short time and then will struggle to get down

- Has been diagnosed with chronic weepy eye (more info at ARL)

This cat has shown signs of overstimulation while in the shelter. Lots of handling, playing with hands, and excessive petting can cause them to overstimulate, which can result in scratching and/or biting. This cat is looking for experienced cat owners who will watch this cat's body language while interacting to note signs of overstimulation (tail waving, fur rippling, dilated pupils, ears turned back and quick body movements) and be willing to respect their boundaries. This cat will also benefit from interactive toys such as wands and ball spinners while playing. We are happy to speak with you more when you visit and can provide post-adoption resources. If you can give this cat mental stimulation, patience and space when they need it, please consider adopting! They would love to be your sidekick and buddy for life!

All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age)