Hunter Tabby Palmyra, VA

DSH Orange Tabby
ADULT MALE: Est DOB: July 11, 2017
ARRIVAL: July 21, 2018
HISTORY: Hunter was a stray/surrender when he tested positive for feline leukemia.

When is a Hunter not a hunter? Why it’s when he’s CFC’s Hunter, a love bucket and a sweetheart of a guy. He’s a lover, not a fighter, and the only hunting in his repertoire is seeking out a lap to occupy. His is a laid back, go with the flow personality and there’s nothing hyper about this boy. His ample orange body perfectly fills most any lap, where he delights in a good cuddle. His purr is so soft that it’s almost imperceptible, but it’s dependable. Lean your head down to hear it and you just might be the recipient of one of his patented chinny nudges. Here’s one of his most endearing traits; should you pause in petting him he will extend his big mitten paw up to your cheek and gently pat it or he might tap your arm and draw your hand back to him to encourage you to resume the caresses. No claws are extended, just a very soft touch to remind you that “I’m here and love is in session!” He is just one very good cat. Please come visit our treasure hunter’s delight- he’d adore seeing you. Note: Hunter has tested positive for FeLV.

Winter Update 2025: I'm just a good, most pleasant feline. Just ask my best friend Volunteer Scott who comes to visit and hang out with me 2x each week. I am not as mobile as I used to be as I would dart and greet folks at the door, but I will patiently wait for them to come to me on the window sill ledge and give me some pets of appreciation. Scott says I've gotten a bit thin (which I have) but I'm still hanging in there and giving each day, my best shot. Playing with toys or the laser dot game no longer interests me but chilling and relaxing and being the apple of the human eyes seems to be enough for me. Did I mention, there's also a new kid in the room, Thyme whom I'm interested in meeting? He's a more recent arrival and still in his condo, but by the time you get my note, he might be loose in the room. He seems kind and gentle. Just my type. Can't wait to find out for sure. My health is intact so I'll look forward to cozy days in a fleece bed watching the swirling white stuff of winter from my inside perch. HUNTER

Fall 2024 Update: The kitty count in my room this summer has dwindled, sadly. Over the last couple months, let's see we've lost Tulip, Oreo and more recently Gabbi. All big hits for our small community of kitties here in L3 and all tied into our FeLUK+ status. Still, we fight the big fight and make the most of each day. I'm hanging in there and while I am slowing down, still I'm going to seek out attention from the humans as they come into my room. While I sometimes might still monitor the activity level at the main door, more and more, I can be found in a sunny window spot enjoying the heat from that golden orb outside in the sky. My good friend, Volunteer Scott always gives me some heartfelt one on one time when he visits and for this I'm most grateful. HUNTER

Winter 2024 Update: No doubt our orange tabby friend Hunter is the dignified gentleman in his cat room. With some younger, ill mannered kitties offering up drive by swats to the cats, his steady, calming presence in the room is of benefit to all. Hunter loves attention and will seek you out for some TLC but is not a lap cat. He has a funny habit of squatting in temporarily vacated kitty condos as if to see how the other half lives! Silly boy! Hunter is a sweet, sweet boy and we are truly the lucky ones to have him under our care. With no emerging health issues, we'll continue to welcome his peaceful energy to the room well into the future.