Poppy American Shorthair Mix Brooklyn, NY

Poppy is a 9-month old sweetheart rescued from a kill shelter. He was brought there by his family who just had a (human) baby and just as well - Poppy was born with a condition which caused his eyelashes grow inward and his eye openings were too small. He was probably in pain or discomfort through his kittenhood.

We took Poppy to our vet for corrective surgery. A few weeks later Poppy is a pure bundle of joy and love. Granted he looked a little rough at first - fur around his eyes had to be shaved for the surgery - but it is growing back! His eyes will likely have a squinty shape but they are not bothering him anymore, they are clear and yellow and his vision is purrfect. His fur will grow back and he will be a looker and a sweet one too!

Poppy loves people and adores other cats. He happily grooms his feline friends in his foster homes and plays tag with everyone who feels like it.

His foster mom told us that that he lies on his back and sticks his little pink tongue when he wants belly rubs. How cute is that!?!


All cats and kittens are rescues either from the street, abandoned or pulled off the euthanasia list at the city shelter. All are vaccinated, FIV/FELV tested, de-wormed, spayed/neutered (if old enough) and are delivered to your home. If the kitten is not old enough to be spayed/neutered we will do so at a later date, post-adoption. All adoptions require an application and donation.
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