Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This sad story is about a lonely bachelor named Hal. Every cat at the shelter needs a home, but Hal has been here for well over 700 days...
Hal is a bachelor currently, but he’s hoping to change that! He originally came to the shelter as a stray, after he was located squatting on a farm, where he’d been harassing a resident dog, and now his 2nd anniversary is fast approaching (it will be January 16th). And we love Hal, but we want him to find a home of his own.
The reason Hal has been at the shelter so long?... He bites. Sometimes hard. Like a curious toddler, he likes to explore the world with his mouth (and pearly whites), but we do believe there’s an adopter out there who can manage his quirks. He’s smart, fun and entertaining, and now that he’s a senior, he only spends about 10% of his time rascal-ing around and roughly 90% of his time indulging in things like a) dinnertime and b) naptime, which is what he does the vast majority of the time... Again, he may be a rascal, but he's also a senior.
Hal seems to bite new people the most. In his world, a brief period of hazing appears to be absolutely necessary, until he gets accustomed to you, and you’re part of his routine, then the biting fades greatly. But to help ensure Hal is on his best behavior, we have tricks!!! Like a parent would do for a rambunctious child, a potential adopter could provide him with activities to tire him out and challenge his mind. We’d suggest food puzzles, “treasure hunts” (this is where you spread his kibble around the room), and providing games and distractions (like giving him a cardboard box that just came in the mail or opening the door of a closet he’s never explored - what is novel and new is fun and exciting!). He would also definitely benefit from a little daily playtime to get his energies out and maintain his beautiful figure (he loves wand toys, feather toys, lasers, etc.). And he loves human friends who play with him!
Do you think you may have the right home for this very handsome, slightly rascally fellow? One without other animals or kids? Call the shelter at (603) 472-3647 and press 1 to speak with an adoption counselor!
