Adopt a Domestic Long Hair (long coat)

Meet Si! This gorgeous boy is about 2 years old. Si was originally rescued as a stray in Buffalo in October of 2016. His rescuers brought him inside, but he did not get along with their cat or dog. When Si arrived at Tabby Town, he was very nervous and scared. For a long time he did not want to be handled at all by people. Eventually, he began to warm up and became quite friendly with those he trusted. He especially loves treats and bouncy foam balls, which helped him bond with the volunteers.

Although he was making progress with people, Si’s health began to decline recently. He does not get along other cats, specifically male cats. He can be dominant towards them, and tends to get bullied by other males as well. This was causing him a great deal of stress, which lead to medical issues.

He recently began experiencing urinary tract problems. Our vet partner, Brighton-Eggert Animal Clinic, did x-rays and determined that he has a large amount of bladder stones and cystitis (inflammation of the bladder). They believe that this especially flares up when he is stressed, and with continued stress, he could develop a blockage. This would require emergency surgery.

To help reduce his stress, we separated Si from all other cats and gave him his own room to run around in. This has proven to be the best thing for him. We have seen a much more relaxed, confident, and happy cat! He has developed a strong bond with a few volunteers, and he is the most loving cat with them. He rolls around for belly rubs, meows for attention, rubs all over your legs, gives head bumps, and even is okay with being picked up. He has shown us that he is an outstanding cat.

He does not act this way with everyone, though. He is still very cautious around new people. He is very guarded, but once you break down his walls he is such an affectionate boy. His adopters must be willing to make multiple visits in order for him to begin to trust them.

Si will require life-long care for his urinary issues. This mostly consists of a diet of Hill’s Prescription Diet “C/D Urinary Care” dry food and canned food three times daily. In a low stress environment, it is likely that he will never develop a blockage, but an adopter must be aware of the possibility.

Si needs a quiet home that will give him all of the love he deserves. He should not be with other cats, dogs, or young children and must be indoor only. We know that he will do fantastic in a loving home. He 'mustache' you a question, will that home be with you?

Si will be a special adoption, if you are interested in adopting this handsome boy, please call the shelter at (716) 822-4910, or email [email protected] and ask to make an appointment with his guardian, Kaylee, who will be handling his adoption process.