Lafayette

Male, DSH, approx 8 years old Lafayette was left behind in an empty apartment when his owner moved without him and left him with no food or water. It was over a week before he was discovered by the landlord and he was taken to the vet to be euthanized because he was in rough shape. The vet asked if instead he could try to find rescue for Lafayette because he was so sweet and deserved a happy ending. Luckily, City Kitties was able to take Lafayette so he could get a second chance and a shot at that happily ever after! Needless to say, Lafayette has been through a lot, but he doesn't have a mean bone in hisbody. He's a simple guy with simple wants who would make a perfect laid-back companion. He's relatively low-energy, sleeping most of the day, preferably near you. His favorite bed is a cardboard box. He loves to be brushed and pet. He occasionally wants to snuggle, tolerates being held, and is becoming more affectionate all the time as he learns to trust humans again. Lafayette is partially blind, but he is able to navigate spaces with ease. He's not a jumper, so he won't be jumping on your kitchen counter. He doesn't play with toys, but he's very curious and likes to open drawers and closet doors to explore inside. He's had many trips to the vet since being rescued, and while his third eyelids are showing, nothing serious was found. Lafayette would do best in a small, quiet home. He tolerates his canine foster sibling, but would probably be happier without a barking dog around. Lafayette is a unique and insanely sweet fellow who is so deserving of a second chance. Could that be with you? He sure hopes so. Apply today! *See more Lafayette cuteness on Instagram @636.8dc _____________________ If you are interested in meeting a dog or cat, we require an adoption application. If the animal has "HAS APPLICATION" listed, they are still available to receive additional applications but also may be in the process of being adopted soon. Apply for a CAT: https://www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adoptable-cats.html City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue is a foster-based rescue in Washington, DC. We do not have a shelter. CDCK has a thorough adoption process to find the best possible fit for each of our dogs and cats. Upon accepting a new cat or dog into the organization, we provide a basic vet visit that includes necessary vaccinations, disease screenings, deworming, microchips, and spay/neuter for dogs six months and older. We do not provide a comprehensive medical exam before adoption. As a result, sickness, injury, and disability may exist unbeknownst to CDCK. City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue is not responsible for payment of any vet care, including known and unknown medical conditions once a cat or dog is adopted from us. Cat specific vetting: Rabies, FVRCP. Cats are tested for FIV and FeLV, when age appropriate, but not when born to a FELV/FIV negative mother in foster care. Kittens have age-appropriate vetting to date, which includes deworming, microchip, and the first FVRCP vaccine. Kittens born in care to a negative mother will not receive a FIV/FeLV test. An adopter will need to agree to cover costs of spay/neuter when he/she is age-appropriate (usually 16-20 weeks) and will need to continue his/her kitten vaccines (including rabies) as he/she grows older. Kittens under 12 weeks of age must be adopted in pairs or to a home with friendly resident feline. They will not be considered as singles.