Ezri Dilute Calico Acworth, GA

Hello, my name's Ezri! I'm 3-yrs old, spayed, up to date on my rabies, FVRCP, and FeLV shots, flea- and tick-free, FIV-, microchipped, and VERY friendly. I have beautiful yellow eyes and a long, fluffy dilute calico coat that my foster mom says feels like a "stuffed animal", whatever that is.

When I came up to my current foster's outdoor cat colony over a year ago, I was so friendly that she wasn't sure if I'd had a home before or not. Since no one came forward to claim me, she took me inside and started giving me snuggles every day, and I LOVED it.

Living outside had made me a good bit skittish, but once I knew I was safe around people, my purr-sonality just opened up. I love brushing up against legs, flopping over on the ground for pets, and nuzzling my foster mom in her lap or on her chest when she's laying down, all while purring up a storm.

I can be skittish around other cats but generally warm up to them soon. However, I don't do well with really dominant cats - my foster mom has a dominant female cat who always seems to dislike me, no matter how much I roll over on my back for her or avoid her. So it might be good for me to be with no other cats or a gentle, laid-back one. I've never been around dogs or kids, so I'm not sure what I think of them yet.

Since I've had to share space with such a dominant cat, my foster mom let me be indoor-outdoor. She didn't want to, since being indoors-only is much healthier, and she's hoping to find me an indoor home. My new family just needs to make sure to watch the door at first because I might need to get into the habit of not going outside.

Now, you might be wondering: why is such a magnificent floof as myself marked as special needs? Well, I have a teeth condition called stomatitis. This means that my gums are allergic to the plaque that builds up on my teeth, and I get irritation around the base of my teeth. Despite that, I generally don't let the pain bother me. I'm very upbeat and playful, but the nice people at the vet told me I should get an inexpensive steroid shot every 3-6 months. Also, unfortunately, it does mean that I'll likely lose my teeth earlier than other cats would, especially if the shots ever stop being effective.

I don't let that drag me down, though! I love people and if you're willing to take a chance on a lovely cat who needs a little extra medical care, I'd love to become a part of your family!