DOB 4/6/26

Hey there, everyone! I'm Peluchin, an affectionate and cuddly yet outgoing and energetic Bombay mix fella with a pale feathery "locket" at my neck and with soulful eyes that have a way of making you stop and smile. Peluchin means "stuffed animal" in Spanish, and my moniker couldn't be more perfect. With my incredibly soft, fluffy coat and sweet face, I'm like a little teddy bear whom you can hug, kiss, cuddle, and keep curled up in your lap for hours.

I'm a "Velcro cat" who loves people and likes to stick close to you - whether I'm in your lap receiving head massages and belly rubs or if I'm following you around wherever you go. I'll gently paw at your leg if I need to ask for your attention. But don't let all my cuddling fool you-this little teddy bear has plenty of energy! I love playing with toys - and carrying them around in my mouth - as well as running, jumping, and exploring.

My momma Noche birthed my brother Pepe and me in the bushes of the apartment complex where Foster Meowmy lives. Pepe and I were only a few days old when Meowmy found my little family and brought all of us, including momma Noche, into the safe haven of her home. I get along great with the other cats in my foster home.

I guess you're wondering why I have special needs. I have an unsteady gait in my back legs as well as occasional difficulties with bladder and bowel control. My vets suspect that I may have a congenital neurological condition that affects my hind quarters. I use the litter box most of the time, but I have occasional accidents that are neurological, not behavioral, in origin. I can also be prone to constipation, but this is managed with an appropriate diet. The vets are still evaluating my condition and recommend ongoing monitoring. I also have a heart murmur. In young kittens, some murmurs can disappear as they grow, while others may remain. An echocardiogram and a cardiology consultation are recommended when I'm 6 to 8 months of age to better understand the cause of the murmur and to determine whether any treatment or special care is needed.

Despite all this, I don't see myself as "special needs." I see myself as a happy, active, playful, and affectionate kitten who's full of life and love. I'm looking for a special forever family who will see me as the incredible lap cat, teddy bear, and professional cuddle buddy that I am. I will happily soak up your every hug, kiss, belly rub -- and as much love as you can give me. In return, I'll bless you with a lifetime of love right back! Some kittens are cute, some are cuddly, and some are playful. The good news is that I'm all three-and so much more.

HOPE ID 26-0701-G117

Peluchin's $125 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines, microchip and registration, testing for FIV/FeLV, negative fecal test, and preventative treatment against fleas and parasites.

To apply online: http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/cat-adoption.php

If you have questions prior to filling out the application or want to find out which adoption site that Peluchin will be this weekend, email us at [email protected], and a volunteer will get back to you.