Poco Domestic Short Hair Palmyra, VA

DSH Buff with Beautiful Amber Eyes
ADULT MALE; Est DOB: 6/9/ 2015
ARRIVAL: 9/13/2016
HISTORY: Poco came to us through Community Cats Rescue. He was rescued from a hoarding situation in Fredericksburg, VA, and tested FIV+.

People seem to be mesmerized by my eyes, which are the richest and most luminous amber shade they say they have ever seen. Insert blush of modesty here. Did I mention my great Yosemite Sam whiskers and lamb soft buff fur? It’s not uncommon for FIV kitties to have dental issues and I had mine, but ever since the vet took care of them I have gained weight and am called movie star handsome once again. I’m a flighty little guy at times and can be quite bashful with unfamiliar people, but as I cajole you for my much loved treats my shyness is replaced by flirtation and soft head bumps. By nature kindly and peaceful, I get along well with other cats. I may try not to show it but run your hand down my back and you’ll see that I really do enjoy human interaction and getting affection. In a room chock full of friendlies I may fly under the radar, but if you pay attention you’ll surely see me hanging out on the periphery, just waiting for a chance to share in the loving being doled out. I may be a bit of an introvert but beneath this unassuming exterior lies a whole lot of potential. Do come and say hello!

Winter Update 2025: I can't recall If I've told you about my newer human friend. Her name is Jaime. Jaime is a newer volunteer and gosh, I just really like her and have connected with her. Her energy is perfect for me and her ability to comb me and groom me is just amazing. I love the extra attention I get from her and knowing that she takes pride and is attentive to keeping my coat looking its best, is just really special. I'm still shy and will scamper away from Scott- he's a 2x per week visitor. While I carefully watch him seated on the wooden stairs as he's swarmed by others in my room, still I'm unable to muster the courage to join in. He might randomly get in a super sneaky pet here and there, but I'm on to him and rarely allow it to happen. All's good with me as my health is intact, I have Jaime and I have other cats in the room who respect my desire for peace and quiet. POCO

Fall 2024 Update: I am good at most for a 30 second pet. That's it. I'll share with you, Volunteer Scott who comes bi- weekly to socialize and hang with us kitties, has slowly and steadily worked up to this tremendous petting session. LOL. He's a very patient and most kind man and I happily observe the magic he brings to others in my room. For now, he's allocated a tiny window to give me TLC and then, I'm scampering off to an even more quiet corner of the room. Should you ever decide to stop on by, in most instances you can find me on a window ledge soaking up some afternoon sun. I am in no rush for anything. I have the best grub in the county, cats who respect me and my space requirements and humans who also for the most part let me simply be me. POCO

Winter 2024 Update: Recently voted the most chill and sedate of kitties, Poco is the master snoozer and napper! It's a rare day that you might find Poco outside a poofy bed on the window ledge. This handsome, buff colored fella stretches out to great lengths in his bed...perhaps even with feet draped over the edge... and spends his days watching the shenanigans in the room. Poco is by nature a much more solitary being so he's mostly alone but seems content to have his space and his peace and quiet. Cat Volunteer Scott reports that he can sneak in a random pet or two...the temptation of touching his plush coat is pretty high... but any more and Poco is on his way to a more quiet spot, free of the humans! We always enjoy Poco's presence in R3 as do the other cats in the room.