Pumpkin A270448

Hi, I’m Pumpkin!

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!

Special Considerations:

• I am looking for a home without children under 10 years old and where I can be the only cat.
• My canine (fang) tooth is broken at the very tip. The tooth otherwise appears normal, but I will need to have it monitored regularly by a veterinarian and they may recommend extraction or root canal of the tooth in the future.
• I am overweight, and I will need a veterinarian to oversee my weight loss plan to make sure I lose weight safely. I need a prescription veterinary diet and regular veterinarian visits to follow my progress.
• This cat has exhibited symptoms of feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). This condition affects the urinary bladder and/or urethra (the lower urinary tract) of cats. Some symptoms include blood in the urine, straining to urinate, urinating outside the litter box, urinary tract infections, crystals in the urine, urinary stones, and an inability to urinate and/or licking the penis or vulva. There are several different potential causes for this syndrome. It can be managed on a prescription diet, I am currently on Hill's Science Diet C/D.
• I am a "Foster-Me-First" adoption. You can find more information about the Foster-Me-First Program here or call 613-725-3166 ext. 258 to speak to the adoption team.

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 A270448 when you fill out my adoption application <3