Molly A265012

Hi, I’m Molly!

The staff at the OHS call me a Poet! Did you know that Poets thrive in calm, stable environments? When things are a little too new and different, these kitties have a hard time showing their true personalities. Because Poets find change so hard, they usually like lots of safe places to hide and high perches to rest on. While each Poet is a little different, things that usually bring them out of their shell include playing with their favourite toys, eating some of their favourite treats, and seeking attention from their favourite people. During periods of change, Poets need a safe refuge where they be surrounded by these favourite things.

Poets can have different preferences, and it might take a little while to figure them out. Some Poets prefer play interactions where they can stalk and hunt in a fun game with you, while others may enjoy curling in your lap for a cozy snooze. While you may not see a lot of them at first, they'll be thinking of you... and after they settle in, you'll think they've always belonged!

I often feel frightened by new people and situations. To help me adjust, I will need a safe space in the home to call my own. With time and patience, I will come out of my shell and show my wonderful personality.

I am looking for a home with no kids, and a family that will let me be affectionate on my own terms.

I have excessive inflammation of my gums, possibly due to feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS). I will require regular veterinary check-ups to monitor this condition. It is possible I will require ongoing veterinary dental care under anesthesia to manage my condition.

I have suffered from a recurrent or prolonged upper respiratory tract infection (URI) while in our shelter. This common condition is otherwise known as a “cat cold.” It is typically caused by a viral agent, either feline herpesvirus or feline calicivirus. Some symptoms include sneezing, runny and inflamed eyes, runny nose and fever. In addition to upper respiratory tract disease, lameness and chronic oral inflammatory disease (oral ulcers) have been linked to calicivirus infection. Herpesvirus infection can be associated with corneal ulcerations. These viral agents are potentially contagious to other cats; however, most immunocompetent and fully vaccinated cats will be resistant to infection or will not become as sick.

I am currently relaxing in a foster home as I wait for my forever family. Please contact an adoptions staff to book an appointment to meet me!

If you are interested in setting up an appointment to adopt me, please complete an adoption application. Please be advised that although we do offer on-the-spot-adoptions, this is dependent on appointment schedules and cannot be guaranteed.

My ID number is A265012 when you fill out my adoption application <3