Toby

Toby is a handsome, black and white male cat with a broad white stripe on his face, a white muzzle, and a pink nose. This big fellow is about 5 years old, and came to HART in the Fall of 2022 from a rescue partner in Pennsylvania. Toby is the self-appointed "Greeter" in Room 3, and will walk up to visitors to receive some attention and love. Once he makes your acquaintance, he may walk away to conduct other business, such as bird watching. He's not inclined to hang out with his feline roommates, but he doesn't react aggressively if any of them are rude to him, and sometimes he even finds one that he kind of likes. One of the first things you'll notice about Toby (besides his great personality) is that he has a stubby tail-- his tail was amputated prior to his arrival at HART, due to some kind of previous trauma. As a result, he is not keen about having his back or hindquarters touched (that cute, little tail is a definitely no-touchie zone!), and he will help set those boundaries for you by giving you a little nip. Toby is positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), which means he has a compromised immune system and could be more prone to infections and dental disease. FIV is a species-specific virus (i.e., humans can't get it) that is typically transmitted via a deep bite wound from a FIV+ cat to another cat. Other cats cannot get FIV from just being around infected cats, from sharing litter boxes or food bowls, or from a person touching a FIV+ cat and then touching a FIV-negative cat. Most FIV+ cats live normal lives and have a typical length of life. Like any FIV+ cat, Toby should have routine medical and dental care, and his health should be regularly monitored by his veterinarian. Toby requires an experienced, cat-savvy home with people who understand and appreciate cats with strong personalities. He would be best-suited for a household without young children and without dogs. He's told us more than once that he really does not like dogs! Since he has a tendency to be on the chunky side, his adopters should be willing to help him maintain a healthy weight through a sensible diet and regular exercise. Complete our adoption application and come in to meet our cool guy, Toby, in Room 3! Go to our website, www.hartofme.org, to submit your online application today! ***FKA = Formerly Known As