Persian kittens & cats in Nebraska

Hi, my name is Melvin—I go by Mel.  My foster mom thought it best for me to write my own “get to know me” story. I am super busy playing and sunbathing so I will try to be brief so I can get back to cat life!  I am about 11 months young—my mom likes to call me a “fancy cat” because I have flowy fur and am half Persian (whatever that is).  I have to admit, I am pretty cute and fancy.  I am a small boy and will stay small.  I weight about 7 pounds.  My fur needs brushed to stay nice and mat-free and I may need to have my, um, how do I saw this nicely, by bottom area shaved at the vet clinic just a bit to help me stay clean.  My foster mom tells me all the time how cute and sweet I am.  But she often tells me “no” when I am harassing my feline foster siblings that are girls.  You see, I want to PLAY and they DO NOT! I know it’s not polite but they are boring and crabby. There is hissing and growling on their part; I have no idea that this means NO!  I don’t seem to understand cat social cues so mom has to step in.  I do get along with my foster brother.  He is really cool (he likes all other cats—including me!) and usually doesn’t mind me jumping on his back, boxing with my little paws or chasing him.  We get along well and play together—its so much fun-- but sometimes he would rather sleep.  Oh well.  The best home for me is in a family with a playful kitten or cat ready for a play mate because i want and need to play and  I really love other cats.  Older cats or cats that want to keep to themselves is not a good fit--there would be no peace in the home with crazy playful me! Things I love the most are lounging in the sunny window sills on my window hammock, hanging out on the tall cat tree, watching the squirrels and birds eat out the window, chasing my wand toys when foster mom plays with me, and playing soccer with little pom pom balls. I love my people and am pretty much always in the same room as them but I am not a lap cat.  I love it when they pet me and give me scritches and like to sleep next to them, but not on them.  I give them space!  I have been told I am a very good boy with using my claws on the scratching posts and pad (well that is what they are for, right??)  I would probably be very bored and sad being home all day alone without a playmate or my humans.  I like older kids but young kids make me nervous. I am good when other people come over to hang out. I like to check them out! Sometimes they play with me which is cool!  If they give me my favorite lick treats, even better! The food here is amazing!  My forever home has to have good food too.  I love my soft, canned food and it keeps me healthy and fur so soft, says foster mom. I had a rough start in life and lots of changes in my young life (cue the sad music.) If you think we would get along well, get in touch with my people and we will talk! My foster family wants me to find the right fit so I am a happy and good boy.   The adoption fee is $300+ tax and covers age-appropriate vaccines, a microchip, and a spay/neuter. The adoption fee helps cover the cost of these vetting procedures.   ***Please note that animals in foster homes cannot be viewed at our rescue, and appointments are required to meet them after your application is approved. ##2253407##