Moxy

Moxy was living an indoor/outdoor existence when his caretaker moved, and didn’t take him. Despite enjoying the fresh air of nature for a few years, this biggish non-feral cat was used to being petted and fed. Now, he suddenly had no place to stay except the dangerous outside, so PAW was asked to take him in.

Personality:

Is Moxy the friendliest cat you’ll ever meet? We can’t make that claim – but he is pretty darn friendly.

Initially shy, Moxy had to be trapped and kept by himself for a few days. As uncertain of his new humans and new surroundings as he was, Moxy’s loving nature would not be denied. Within a day of arriving in his foster-home, he was rubbing up against his new guardian, purring, kneading and rolling over for chest- and chin-rubs. ‘Amiable’ doesn’t begin to describe Moxy. Even when taken to a veterinary hospital for his check-up, he was co-operative. Scared, he nonetheless put up with the poking and the pushing, and when he returned to his foster-home, acted as if it just a bad dream: the purring started all over again.

Moxy still misses the outside, and, for the time being, sometimes cries at windows. But this behaviour is diminishing as he relishes the comforts and luxuries of an indoor life. He has acknowledged the other cats in the household but has made no attempt to interact with them. His integration is on-going. He has a good appetite, though he tends to be distracted easily, and has no problem with using a litter-box. We haven’t found anything to worry about with this guy.

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