They are possibly American Shorthair mixed sister and brother about a year old, rescued by Outpawed in the Levin area and named after characters in the TV show “Legend of Korra”.
They have been de-sexed and have all vaccinations and shots. They are both in excellent physical condition according to the vet.
After a month and a half with us, they have not become ‘lap cats’ and may never be but they are also not too needy or demanding. They have never been aggressive to us, never biting or scratching even when we cut their nails or put a harness on them. Although they do try to get away, holding onto the back of the neck has been effective. As former feral cats, their acceptance and trust of human beings has been coming along to a point where they could attach to a caring person, couple or family.
Zhu Li rubs her jaw against my legs and lets me sit on the same couch a few centimetres away. She even purred when I picked her up gently to move her, so she may eventually decide human laps are a nice place to be. She follows me into the kitchen and miaows at me since she knows that she sometimes does get treats there while I’m preparing people food. (bad of me, I know…) She is a bit wary of getting too close to us since we have had to grab her at times to cut her nails and we have been trying to get her to accept wearing a harness and lead. She is forgiving, though, when we feed her. She is still more cautious around Ken and we heard that she liked the man better in her former foster home, so she may be just picky about whom she trusts.
Tonraq might be better as a barn cat since he looks like he could be a good hunter. He does not rub his head against any one or thing in our house so it seems he does not consider this his territory. But, he no longer hides all day and really enjoys petting as long as he can get away any time he wants. He also usually waits until he hears Zhu Li purring before he comes to demand petting. She then steps back so he can have it. In play, he usually does not move until he can actually catch the toy and then he most often does. He uses the simulation mouse hole toy I made a lot and has become quite good at getting the treats out of the maze of holes cut into the box. He still bolts his food and eats every bit as if he does not believe there will ever be another meal and is wary and skittish at every noise and quick movement. He could be a fairly low maintenance help at catching mice.
Outpawed adoption fees apply: $85 for one and $140 for two. You will need to fill out adoption papers so that the cat’s microchip numbers can be transferred to you. Contact us by commenting on this page if you are interested.