Adopt a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed
Chase the Cat needs a home
Name: Chase
Breed: DSH mix
Approximate Age: 5-6 years
Approximate Weight: 9 lbs
Personality: Very affectionate
Observations with Dogs: good with gentle dogs
Observations with Cats: good with gentle children
Observations with Kids: good
Currently Living at: DC area foster
Chase is more than striking good looks... this gentleman is extremely outgoing and affectionate. He loves talking to his humans, as well as warming their laps! If you're looking for a dog-like cat, he's your guy!
Chase is a toothless wonder, and his lack of teeth was a head scratcher for the vets at the shelter. One vet felt he was just a couple of years old based upon his condition (other than his teeth), while another assumed he was over 8 years old simply due to his lack of teeth. The last vet who examined him split the difference and is fairly certain this sweet boy lost his teeth prematurely due to feline tooth resorption and is about 5 years old. While painful, tooth resorption is fairly common in cats, though the cause is unknown and it's a mystery as to why Chase has lost so many teeth to this.
But he doesn't let his lack of teeth hold him back! He can even eat hard food, and actually seems to prefer it. You'd never know he is missing his teeth.
Chase gets along with other cats (with proper introduction) and gentle dogs and children. The shelter staff report that he’s very affectionate.
Please note that cats adopted through DC PAWS must be indoor only, and may not be declawed.
If you are interested in adopting Chase, please submit an adoption application at https://dcpawsrescue.org/adoption-info/adoption-application-cats/.DC PAWS Rescue does our best to provide accurate and complete information about our adoptable animals. Please note that we cannot make any guarantees about age or breed; we rely upon our rescue partners and their veterinarians to make those assessments. We also cannot make any guarantees about housebreaking and animal temperament, as animals can behave differently through transition and in different environments.
Our shelter partners provide a basic vet screening for each animal we rescue, which includes necessary vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, and spay/neuter (unless the animal is too young or otherwise deemed by the vet to not be a good candidate for surgery). Please note that this is not a comprehensive medical exam and as such, may not identify any and all medical issues, though our goal is to flag any obvious health issues through the basic vet screening. We share all medical records with adopters and flag any known issues prior to adoption finalization.
About DC PAWS Rescue
Our rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based dog and cat rescue in the DC area. We rescue from rural areas in the south, as well as local DC area shelters, such as Prince Georges County, MD and Wicomico County, MD.
BE A FOSTER:
Fosters make it possible for DC PAWS to save and care for homeless, neglected and abandoned animals! To learn about fostering dogs or cats for DC PAWS Rescue, please visit: http://dcpawsrescue.org/volunteer/fostering/foster-application
BE A SPONSOR:
For any of our animals! Sponsors help us provide critical medical care, food, boarding and other support for animals facing euthanasia. Individuals who sponsor a dog or cat receive special recognition on the animal's profile. Sponsorships can also be made in honor or memory of a loved one, and you may designate to whom DC Paws Rescue should provide notice of your gift.
To learn more about sponsorship, please visit: http://dcpawsrescue.org/donate/
Breed: DSH mix
Approximate Age: 5-6 years
Approximate Weight: 9 lbs
Personality: Very affectionate
Observations with Dogs: good with gentle dogs
Observations with Cats: good with gentle children
Observations with Kids: good
Currently Living at: DC area foster
Chase is more than striking good looks... this gentleman is extremely outgoing and affectionate. He loves talking to his humans, as well as warming their laps! If you're looking for a dog-like cat, he's your guy!
Chase is a toothless wonder, and his lack of teeth was a head scratcher for the vets at the shelter. One vet felt he was just a couple of years old based upon his condition (other than his teeth), while another assumed he was over 8 years old simply due to his lack of teeth. The last vet who examined him split the difference and is fairly certain this sweet boy lost his teeth prematurely due to feline tooth resorption and is about 5 years old. While painful, tooth resorption is fairly common in cats, though the cause is unknown and it's a mystery as to why Chase has lost so many teeth to this.
But he doesn't let his lack of teeth hold him back! He can even eat hard food, and actually seems to prefer it. You'd never know he is missing his teeth.
Chase gets along with other cats (with proper introduction) and gentle dogs and children. The shelter staff report that he’s very affectionate.
Please note that cats adopted through DC PAWS must be indoor only, and may not be declawed.
If you are interested in adopting Chase, please submit an adoption application at https://dcpawsrescue.org/adoption-info/adoption-application-cats/.DC PAWS Rescue does our best to provide accurate and complete information about our adoptable animals. Please note that we cannot make any guarantees about age or breed; we rely upon our rescue partners and their veterinarians to make those assessments. We also cannot make any guarantees about housebreaking and animal temperament, as animals can behave differently through transition and in different environments.
Our shelter partners provide a basic vet screening for each animal we rescue, which includes necessary vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, and spay/neuter (unless the animal is too young or otherwise deemed by the vet to not be a good candidate for surgery). Please note that this is not a comprehensive medical exam and as such, may not identify any and all medical issues, though our goal is to flag any obvious health issues through the basic vet screening. We share all medical records with adopters and flag any known issues prior to adoption finalization.
About DC PAWS Rescue
Our rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based dog and cat rescue in the DC area. We rescue from rural areas in the south, as well as local DC area shelters, such as Prince Georges County, MD and Wicomico County, MD.
BE A FOSTER:
Fosters make it possible for DC PAWS to save and care for homeless, neglected and abandoned animals! To learn about fostering dogs or cats for DC PAWS Rescue, please visit: http://dcpawsrescue.org/volunteer/fostering/foster-application
BE A SPONSOR:
For any of our animals! Sponsors help us provide critical medical care, food, boarding and other support for animals facing euthanasia. Individuals who sponsor a dog or cat receive special recognition on the animal's profile. Sponsorships can also be made in honor or memory of a loved one, and you may designate to whom DC Paws Rescue should provide notice of your gift.
To learn more about sponsorship, please visit: http://dcpawsrescue.org/donate/
- Animal: Cat
- Breed:
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed
- Size: Small
- Gender: Male
- State: District Of Columbia
- Zip/Postal Code: 20026
As of 11/26/2024 Chase is still available for adoption. Please use the owner information below to confirm that Chase is still available or to adopt. Don't forget to check the other animal shelters near me there are many other pets needing a fur-ever home.
