Curly

About Curly

All About Me and My Unique Personality: Hi, my name is Curly and I am a loving & affectionate older gentleman who's looking for a loving home to see out my twilight years. Could it be with you?

I am a low maintenance fluffy but have one non-negotiable requirement of my new human - you must have a warm lap and be open to lots of cuddles! I present as a shy man and love to spend most my time curled up in hidey holes snoozing the day away. It's how I lull my humans into a false sense of security. At first, they will not even know I am around except for mealtimes when I get a sudden bout of confidence to get me some foods. Then, when I am feeling safe and settled - bam! I turn into an unstoppable love bug that needs to jump on my human's lap every time they sit down, purring my head off and nuzzling their hands to get all of the pats. I am an absolute loving sook and not afraid to show it. I can't wait to share this with someone looking for a loyal companion to someone who might be able after some love and company around the home.

Being older, I don't need a lot to be happy. My foster carer works full time, and I am content snoozing the day away and having some cuddles at night. If someone was home more, I would equally be happy to have more company. I am currently in a room with Ryder who came into care with me. We get along and could absolutely live together if someone has space for both of us. In saying this, we don't snuggle together or show indications of being bonded, so we would also be fine having different forever homes.

In addition to hidey holes, I am partially to snoozing in the top perch of the cat tree so I can get some sun and watch 'cat tv' (aka, stare out the window). However, I'm told I need to be careful with this. You see, I have fair features and as a result, have developed sun cancer on my ears and a little on my face. I went to the cat doctor, and they said that there was no need for any extra treatment or worry at this stage. It is not causing me any pain or distress. I have scabs that remain on the affected areas, quite badly on my ears in particular. If they were to start bursting and bleeding all the time it would indicate a progression in the cancer and a small procedure to remove my ear tips could be considered. However, I've been in care for months and this has not been seen, so things seem stable.

Aside from this, I am a healthy and well-mannered fella. I have a healthy appetite eating pretty much anything you want to feed me. I am vaccinated, desexed, vet checked, treated for worms and fleas, and fully litter trained.

My Ideal Home: I'd be well suited to a quieter home with a human/humans who are looking for a low maintenance, love bug companion.

For both my own safety and that of the local wildlife, my new family need to be committed to keeping me as an indoor only cat.

What is Known About My Background: Curly came into care with Ryder from a loving home who had other cats, dogs and older children in the household. Curly grew up with a loving guardian who passed away suddenly, resulting in him needing to find a new home to see out his twilight years.

My human shared this information about me to help make sure I get the right forever home:
"Very sweet and affectionate. As soon as I sit down he must sit on my lap for cuddles. He is shy with new people - but if visitors are here for a few days, he generally comes out and will even claim their lap. He will stress in a new environment for a short period of time. When I moved house it took him about 4 days to come out. Would be ok with kids over 10 yrs....probably a quieter home. Does tolerate other cats/kittens and lives with dogs - but wouldn't like anyone pouncing on him."

How Do I Interact with Kids, Dogs, Cats and Other Pets: I've lived with other cats, dogs & older before and am of a maturity that I will tolerate them in a co-existing manner rather than bonded manner, which is likely what I'll do in my new home if there are already other fluffies there.

There is a mini-horse of a dog in the home I am currently staying, who doesn't come into our room as our carer said that they don't know how to play nice with cats. She will stick her head over the baby gate separating us, whining, barking and giving off big dog vibes, and I am not put off by this at all. I get it, she is a pest. I just sit and stare at her, holding my own space.

I would be fine with older children living in the home, but would be best not to live with little ones. Little ones visiting will be fine. I am not proactively aggressive, I would likely take myself off to a quiet room for some snoozes while they are running around giving off their kidlet energy.