Meet Hunnter
Hunnter came into SCAT’s care beat up and injured after having been a stray for at least 1.5 years. He is an excellent shepherd of humans, preferring that everyone in the home be in approximately the same location so he can monitor properly, and he has turned into quite a lap cat! He does not understand that humans possess something called “personal space,” but he is quite insistent that his own space be respected: he will happily snuggle all evening and all night long, but he will tolerate only a couple of pets before he gets nippy. He is quite social and will come out and visit with even large groups of people as long as folks sit down, and he is very well behaved at the vet.
Although he is a mature gentleman, Hunnter is still moderately active and enjoys multiple play sessions daily. “Ambush predator” is his favourite mode: he loves to hide under a blanket draped over a footstool and then pounce on the toy as it passes. He will also pounce on other things – like your feet – from this position if no toys are available. Wand toys with strings or fur are his favourite (not feathers), and he also likes balls or other things that roll, especially if they make noise.
Hunnter has food sensitivities that make him itchy, which makes him scratch and pluck his fur, so he needs to eat a specific food. Luckily, he enjoys it! He has lost some weight while in SCAT’s care and is most of the way toward his goal weight.
It is important that Hunnter eat only his specific food and not get any crumbs or other foods that might be left unattended. Because of this, and because he enjoys only brief and specific pets at this point, he would do best in a home with no children or with older children who will respect his space and guard their food. (Hunnter does not beg for food at the dinner table, and he has not yet tried to get up on the counter, but he views snacks on the couch as fair game.)
Hunnter is a fun and quirky companion. Here are a few of his “special somethings.”
• He likes to play with doors and may accidentally lock himself in a room if a door is left partway open and not all the way open or shut.
• He loves water and will occasionally splash around in his water dish. He may also wait outside the shower door for a chance to come in and lick up the delicious shower water – this is why I have a water dish in my shower, and he does occasionally drink from it. If you are wondering “why is Hunnter’s butt wet?” I’ll bet you anything that someone just had a shower and he’s been sitting in the tub.
• He likes the spot between his shoulder blades rubbed. Do not attempt the belly: it is off limits!
• Hunnter sleeps most of the night and gets up to play occasionally. He does not wake people up in the morning (except for snuggles or because he’s snoring too loudly).
About Me
Sex: Male
Breed: Domestic shorthair
Colour/Pattern: Brown tabby
Birthday:May 21, 2022
Likes: Catnip, cuddles, sunbeams
Dislikes: Belly rubs, sustained petting, waiting for dinner
An ideal home would have: Soft beds, fun toys, and someone to snuggle with
Good with cats: Unknown but should be fine
Good with dogs: Unknown
Good with children: Yes, but only older/quiet
Would this kitty enjoy a companion?: Unsure
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