Forever Home Selfie from Our New Kid!

We hope you’re ready for some super exciting news. After about three years of being an only cat, our beloved Ava has a brother. Meet our new family member Target!

 

 

Target, who is about 3 ½ years old, got his name after being found in a feral cat colony behind (you guessed it) a Target store. Although he was careful and timid, the colony caretakers could see that he was most certainly not a feral kitty. And that’s how he ended up at PAWS, where he lived in an open room with a bunch of other nice cats for a whole year. That’s a long time, but it meant we (and the other volunteers) had the privilege of really getting to know this good boy personally, seeing his interactions with the other kitties, and watching his personality emerge.

 

 

You’re probably asking why such a sweet and handsome dude had to wait a whole year to be adopted. The first reason is that Target is shy with people he doesn’t know, which means he didn’t “show well” to potential adopters. He has also tested positive for FIV* (but is otherwise healthy), which makes some folks uncomfortable. Since Target and Ava are both sweet natured, we know there won’t be any fighting, so transmission won’t be a problem.

 

 

And after one month of being our foster kitty, Target has positively won our hearts! We love him so much and know this is where he belongs. As you can see from the photos, he's gaining in confidence with each passing day. He loves exploring the house, being pet and having his tummy rubbed, lounging on window sills, and playing (one of his favorite games is “Thundering Herd of Elephants”). He and Ava are not yet best buddies, but they do touch noses, engage in play, and are respectful of each other.

 

 

We love you Target, and are over the moon that you are part of our forever family!

 

 Dad Kevin, Mom Tracey, and Sister Ava

We're taking part in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our friends at the Cat on My Head! Are you? Be sure to visit them to see who else is hopping, and to join in the fun!

Programming note: We'll be taking the week off to enjoy some family time, and will see you next week! 💖 

* According to Best Friends Animal Society, "FIV-positive cats can live normal lives, both in quality and duration. They just need to be monitored for infections and dental issues. But if they’re well cared for, they can be healthy, happy, wonderful pets."