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My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Orange or Red (Mostly)
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
Hair Length
short
My details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Has special needs
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Apricot is a very intelligent 5 or 6 years old cat. He was originally a feral cat roaming the countryside. When we first saw him we thought he was a rabbit, given the speed he was fleeing at. He took the habit to come to eat at our doorstep every evening at 5:00 p.m., but we could not approach him. This went on for the entire summer of 1999. However that year the cold came early and on one particular cold evening in the fall, Apricot “decided” to let us pick him up and put him indoors. As soon as he found himself inside, Apricot seemed to regret his decision. The change was too much for him to bear. He was “terrified”. He went to hide on a bookcase, behind some books to re-emerge after a few days as a totally domesticated cat. He then took the habit “to hug” with each paw on both sides of your neck like a koala bear. Apricot had frequent eye infections and bleeding gums, we suspected FIV and he was in fact diagnosed with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, the equivalent to Aids. FIV is transmittable to other cats only through bites, but Apricot is a very quiet cat, therefore we did not have any problems keeping in together with all the other cats. His condition has improved, with a good diet and vitamin supplements Apricot is completely over his eye infections and his gums are now fine. He gets his teeth brushed every second day. Apricot learnt to open doors and he is especially .proud to open the door of the only room in the house where cats are not allowed. The other cats stay behind him, waiting for him to open the door, so that they can all go parting into that ”forbidden” room. Please call 416-726-5762 or 416-726-8895 for more information on how to sponsor or adopt our good boy, Apricot.
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