Hi, i’m Alfie!

ABOUT :

  • Type Of Animal: Cat

  • Breed: Domestic medium hair

  • Age: 2

  • Gender: Male

  • Up To Date On Vaccinations: Yes

  • Spayed/Neutered: Yes

  • Is the cat declawed: No

  • Experience with and how well do they interact with children: Unknown, but based on living with Alfie for almost a year, I would say older children who are experienced with cats and/or know how to respect a cat’s boundaries would be fine.

  • Experience with and how well do they interact with cats: Unknown. However, I am primarily rehoming him because I strongly feel that he would do well with another cat. He requires a lot of interaction and stimulation, and despite receiving that from me, he continues to be bored.

  • Experience and how well do they interact with dogs: Unknown, but I probably wouldn’t recommend dogs.

  • Things need to work on: Alfie will do things to get attention when he is bored. This can include vocalization, jumping up, and scratching objects he is aware he is not supposed to.

    Alfie had play aggression when I adopted him a year ago, but this has gotten better. The play aggression includes bluff charging/batting at legs with front paws, and possibly putting his mouth on you without pressure or breaking skin. A firm no, and standing your ground will deter him (then he will flop over on his side and roll around at your feet, lol, but he is still on high alert and ready to engage) .He does not do this to me anymore, but he will do it to my college-aged son when he’s home, and he may also do it with visitors.

    If he gets over excited during play, or if you have held him beyond his limit, he will occasionally put his mouth on you. No breaking of skin, and no pressure.

  • Favorite activities: Playing and climbing on his cat tree (he needs vertical space), exploring the house, looking out the windows at birds and nature, and interactive play. He also likes snuggling in your lap in the evenings.

  • Favorite treats and/or toys: Alfie likes fishing rods/wand toys, tunnels, and boxes, and sometimes balls. FYI, he is immune to catnip. He also really enjoys his food puzzles.

  • Unique personality traits: Alfie is very smart and determined. If he really wants to explore something or do something, you may need to redirect him multiple times instead of just once.

  • Ideal home: I don’t know if Alfie has ever lived with cats as I adopted him from the Coulee Humane Society and his background was unknown. However, I think he would do well with cats, and I think his boredom is due to not having another cat to play with. I have a quiet house and I work from home, but even giving him lots of attention and playing with him does not satisfy his desire to be on the prowl. He is always looking for something to do. He is adaptable, is not afraid of visitors, and I think he would do well in a medium to active household, but one that is willing to maintain structure such as routine meal times to keep him grounded. Alternatively, he will need a parent who has the capacity and desire to fully engage with him when he’s not sleeping! But it’s also important to know that he can be mellow and is well socialized; he tolerates being held, will sit in your lap, and he also sleeps with me. He’s a really nice and sweet cat, and I think he just needs a bump-up in activity and a feline friend to be at peace.

  • Best way to contact: Email, tabray1@gmail.com