Bartholomew (FIV+) Domestic Short Hair Mix Minneapolis, MN

Bartholomew is a 2-year-old sweet, mellow cat looking for his forever home!

This adorable little guy is curious and mild-tempered. Bart was a semi-social cat living outside with other cats. He is quiet at first and takes time to warm up to new people, but when he is comfortable, he is VERY playful; this guy loves to be brushed and receive pets. He also really enjoys scratching his cardboard scratchers and playing with kicker toys.

Bart loves to chase ribbon/wand toys, he likes to gaze out of windows, he LOVES food and treats, and is always finding cozy spots to sleep in. This guy’s favorite thing is catnip, and if you give him a little pile of it, he makes the cutest face trying to eat it!

A friendly boy, Bartholomew likes his play time with his person a lot, especially as he is still getting used to the indoor life. Sometimes he needs to warm up to play time with a treat or some catnip. Otherwise, he is independent and curious.

Currently he is in his own room away from other cats but is slowly being introduced to them to eventually be around them if all goes well. (It would not be his fault if things didn't go well, as his foster mom has some spoiled stinkers in the house!)

So far, I could see Bart doing well with most types of homes. I would not recommend a home with small pets (guinea pigs, hamsters, etc.), as he did live outside and has some hunting experience. He has not been observed in the presence of a dog, but slow introductions are the key to any new animal relationships and can make all the difference! I think he would really like to be with other friendly young cats in his forever home, ideally.

His forever humans will need to be patient with him and should start him out in a small space of his own, like a bedroom or office. He shows signs of great trust with his foster parents but is still unsure and reserved at times. He will be a different cat a year from now; he just needs more exposure to humans and human kindness!

Bartholomew had some broken teeth, his upper canines specifically, which are a cat’s longest teeth. Because if this, he gets a bit of a lip curl that is adorable! But he eats just fine and is unbothered by it! He should have only unscented litter, as he may have allergies to the scented variety.

This adorable boy is FIV+, but that doesn’t mean he can’t live a long, normal, and healthy life! Cats with FIV commonly have average lifespans. Because FIV is spread only through deep bite wounds, FIV positive cats are able to live with FIV negative cats in stable social environments, and not pass on the virus. You can read more about FIV here: https://tinyurl.com/58sf9wtj.

Bartholomew is so happy to enjoy the pleasures of the indoor life, with the right caring, loving humans who can welcome him and help him feel comfortable. If you’re patient and have a calm, friendly cat pal at home, Bart would truly love to meet you!

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Cats are up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations and have been spayed/neutered, treated for fleas and/or ear mites, de-wormed, and microchipped. Please note there may be additional follow up visits and boosters that are not covered by Pet Haven after adoption. Interested in adopting or learning more about this cat? Please fill out Pet Haven's adoption application: http://bit.ly/2fd9U2F.