02/18/2024
Rock Hill, SC
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Simba’s owner died and now he desperately needs a new home.
Overall health: Good, but could lose some weight. (His owner had dementia and would forget she’d already fed him)
History of Vaccinations: Up to date, due 2026
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Behavioral details: I'm a dog person, & can't stand cats. That said, I actually don't mind Simba...b/c he has several dog-like qualities. He wants to be near you & follows you around everywhere. He also rubs on you for attention...when he wants attention. & while he's not a "lap cat", he will sit w/you and nudge your hand like a dog if he wants more attention. The one thing that I think may be misconstrued is that he will lightly nip at you if you ignore his nudges, but there is no pressure in the nip (it's just to get you to pay attention to him). He will also sleep with you, if you let him.
Interactions w/other animals: He would do best in a home w/other cats, or an owner/family that will give him the attention he needs. I give him as much attention as I'm comfortable with, but it's not enough now that he's a solo cat. He's been visibly less active & seemingly bored/depressed. He's been around other cats his whole life until my aunt's passing. The place he was adopted from housed all their cats in a big, open pen w/open cubbies instead of cages, & my aunt already had her other cat before he was adopted. I do not know how he would do w/dogs b/c he's never been around them to my knowledge, but I'd imagine he'd be fine depending on the temperment of the dog.
