About Shane

Looking to rehoming a 4-year old cat with Manx syndrome/spina bifida in Vermont USA. About Shane: My main vet has called him 'the perfect patient' and other vets have said similar. He is easy going and social. He comes up to my friends that visit and wants to be involved in whatever is going on. He's quite the talker. Whether it's just to get your attention, when he's running around with a toy, or when he's trying to go to the bathroom, he makes lots of sounds (for better or worse). He's also very sweet. He doesn't often seek out physical affection from me but I give it to him anyway and he lets me hold him like a baby, rub his belly, and touch his paws. Current situation: I adopted him in August from a shelter in Vermont. The shelter did not know about the extent of his incontinence. After many messes, vet visits, reading facebook posts, talking with people in the group, and trying different foods & medicines, his care has become much more manageable. He is getting used to having his bladder expressed 2-3 times a day and his stool is more soft & formed. However, I'm accepting that my current life (my living space and the demands of my workplace) is not compatible with meeting his care needs. I've learned a lot and in the future I hope to be in a place where I can care for a cat like Shane but right now I am not. His ideal home: Someone who is familiar with his condition and/or is comfortable with expressing his bladder and potentially starting to express his colon. Someone who has a space for him that can be easily cleaned when accidents happen. Someone who has a window he can look out of and enough room for him to run around. Someone who can play with him and give him attention and enjoy spending time with the wonderful cat that he is. Other things to note: - I think he would be fine with other cats/dogs (with a proper introduction). He was housed with another cat at the shelter. The shelter told me he came from a multi-pet household. When I take him to the groomer, there are dogs around & he's been fine. I also fostered 3 kittens for a bit, and sometimes he would get annoyed with them, but would also groom them. - I am willing to travel to bring him to the right person. He's been fine in the car and I am open to taking a bit of a roadtrip with him. I would bring his favorite toys, bed, and a decent supply of food & meds. - My timeline can be flexible.

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Chittenden County
Burlington, Vermont

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Julie Sk