Foster profile for Pluto

Pluto's Profile

Details:

  • Breed: Domestic Short Hair
  • Gender: Male
  • Colour: ginger
  • Age: 2 Years 4 Months
  • Number of kittens in litter: 1
  • Approx. length of foster care required: 3 month
  • Status: Awaiting foster

Foster Profile: Pluto (2.3-Year-Old Male)

Pluto came to the shelter as a stray in September 2024. Initially very flighty and nervous, he required several weeks to settle before being desexed and undergoing a dental procedure. While in the shelter, he also received treatment for some skin issues, which have since cleared up.

It was also noted that Pluto’s left eye cornea is more opaque and sunken with a cloudy lens, though this does not cause him any discomfort.

Temperament:
Pluto is currently quite hissy, swipey, and flighty, but with patience and understanding, he has the potential to flourish. He responded best to 1-on-1 interactions with a staff member, and after about a month of social enrichment, he began to show his sweeter side. He loves cooked chicken treats and thrives in a calm, predictable environment.

Ideal Foster Home:
We are looking for a carer with experience handling long-term flighty and anxious cats. Pluto will need:

  • A quiet, animal- and child-free home.
  • A habitual and consistent environment to help him feel safe.
  • A carer who can go very slowly and keep interactions simple and at a distance at first.

Care Details:

  • Pluto is currently on Gabapentin and Zylkene to manage his anxiety.
  • He eats and toilets well, though he occasionally misses the tray when coming out at night to relieve himself.

If you can assist with Pluto and provide him the care and environment he needs for the next 2-3 months, please reach out on 0400 444 734 for a chat.

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