Meet Prince
- Male, domestic long hair, a “Snowshoe Siamese” with tabby highlights, born around 8/10/19
- Flamboyant, Extremely Affectionate, Sweet, Gentle, Curious at first, then Friendly and Playful
- Best in a calm home as the only cat; probably fine with gentle children and a mellow dog with proper introduction
- Adoption fee: $100
If you believe in reincarnation, then Prince was Liberace in a former life! Flashy, dramatic, glamorous, attention-loving sum up Prince’s lavish personality. Prince defines royalty with his luxurious fluffy white hair, his tan and brown Siamese markings with just a hint of tabby, and his soft blue eyes.
To be the recipient of his purrs will melt your heart – as will his rescue story. Prince (and his brother Caesar) were well-loved indoor cats for the first five years of their lives. Sadly, their owner went into assisted living and could no longer care for them. Unbeknownst to the owner, these beautiful cats were cast out into the wild and left to fend for themselves. For a year and a half they were starved, neglected, and attacked by neighboring predators. When United Paws became aware that a “lost and injured cat” was found in a rural area in Tillamook County, volunteers sprang to the rescue. Caesar was the first to be found. He was in terrible condition, scared, suffering from malnutrition and had an infected, gaping wound on his neck. Several days later, it was learned that Caesar’s brother, Prince, was hiding, terrified, and was also wounded. Their rescue, prompt medical intervention, food, and loving care saved their lives.
Although Prince is now robust and healthy, he suffered terribly from his abandonment and is still traumatized by new situations. His potential adopter must be patient and willing to give this beautiful boy time to adjust to his new environment, allowing him to feel safe and secure, knowing he is in his forever home.
Prince can be quite gregarious! Once he knows you are a source of pets and loves, he will shamelessly throw himself at you for more!! He is extremely affectionate and loves to play. His favorite toys are foil balls to bat around, spring toys and wands with dangling things he can jump at. He is a faithful user of posts and scratching pads, as well as his litter box.
The perfect home for Prince is a home with people around, but not overly busy. Gentle children and perhaps a slow and steady introduction with a mellow dog will result in new and happy playmates. The most important thing is for their adopter to recognize that for Prince, who was used to being loved and indoors, the experience in the wild left a traumatic mark on him that will take time and patience to diminish. Once he is settled, however, his sweet, extremely loving, and playful nature will blossom. You will not be sorry for giving this majestic, gentle soul his forever home.