Adoptable Animals

August MeowWho, affectionately known as Auggie! Are there any fans of Jim Carrey's The Grinch Stole Christmas? Being an integral part of our founder's inside jokes with her spouse, it only seemed fitting to finally name a rescue in honor of their humor. Auggie is certainly a boisterous lad, too! Estimated to be between 8 and 9 months old, this kitten is FULL of energy, and for him zoomies are not only a night time activity. Fortunately, he thoroughly enjoys playing with toys of all kinds, and his favorites include coils, plush mice, and interactive games that entice him to chase and pounce. When it comes to play, Auggie prefers to engage with feline friends or to play on his own.

 

Auggie was originally found living under a dumpster by a Brattleboro local. At the time, he was only a little over 2 months old and winter was in full swing. Fortunately, the kindhearted woman was able to get him inside late one night when she heard him crying at her door. The next day FLOA welcomed the scared little guy, and he was given a flea bath and lots of warm towel snuggles. It didn't take long for one of the founder's cats to take on the role of foster father. Orin helped raise Auggie.

 

While he is a confident cat once he is comfortable in his environment, he is very wary of strangers and is quick to run from loud noises or brisk, unexpected movements. Considering he started life on the streets fending for himself alone, it is understandable that he is cautious with new things and new people. He is not a fan of fireworks or storms.

 

Auggie prefers male caregivers to females and is especially in love with the founder's husband. Auggie will ask him to snuggle in his lap, but he is not a huge fan of being picked up. He will most likely only bond with one person as opposed to an entire family. Auggie is FULL of energy and can get into kitten mischief if not provided regular play and enrichment, but he is hilarious to watch play. He is super food motivated and wants to eat everything (and I mean everything). He will try to steal food from people or counters if left unattended. We have to store all cat food in a container with a screw-in top to prevent any stealing (and this is from multiple cats, lol). Auggie is very bonded with several cats here at the rescue and would honestly do best with a feline friend in his furever home. That being said, we will likely not adopt him to a home where he will be the only cat. If interested in adopting Auggie with his best friend, Houdini, we would be over the moon to see them continue to live together!

 

Up-to-date on vaccinations, Auggie is neutered, microchipped, and he tested negative for FeLV/FIV. He is not currently receiving any medication or supplements, and he continues to develop appropriately.

 

Auggie spent the last few months around two dogs (one on the medium size and one larger). While he is not buddies with either dog, he accepts them in his space so long as they leave him alone (which they do). With a slow introduction, Auggie will likely do fine in a home with a new dog roommate given the canine is cat-savvy and respectful. As Auggie can play very roughly, he would not do well with any senior animals or young children. Auggie also tends to do better with other male cats when it comes to playing appropriately.

 

Looking for an accomplished hunter? August has proven himself, but be warned, he will consume any rodents he catches. For enrichment, we have actually given Auggie frozen thawed feeder mice as well as dried minnows, and he loved both.

 

BONDED WITH HOUDINI -- As besties, we would love to have them adopted together!