Erik the Red (Special Needs)

Erik the Red is a 4-year-old gentle giant looking for his forever home!This fluffy guy is a sweet boy who often flops onto his back to invite pets! He absolutely loves affectionate pets and will instantly purr in response. He has spent his time at his foster house learning the joys of being an indoor cat - warmth, cozy couches, and family!His favorite activities are naps on the couch, hunting his toys (springs, mice, and string, oh my!), and getting brushed (necessary to keep his lustrous coat looking its best).Erik is confident and friendly to other cats, and he likes to hang out with humans as well. He loves food and will be happy to be your new cooking buddy!This handsome fellow is a moderate-energy cat. He loves to play and gets the zoomies, but then he settles in for a well-earned nap!Erik was previously a stray until a kind finder discovered him near the Vikings Stadium and realized he had great potential as an indoor cat! He is currently being fostered in a house with two adult humans and two resident cats. He gets along very well with the resident cats, enjoying chase-play in particular, and would love to find a home with another feline friend! Erik is currently fed separately from the resident cats to ensure this food-motivated boy only eats his share! He is also on a special prescription diet due to some food sensitivities; his forever humans should continue providing him with this to ensure he stays happy and healthy. Due to his previous life on the streets, Erik can be frightened by new people and loud noises at first, so he will need his own quiet space and some patience while he settles into a new environment. Once he feels safe and comfortable, Erik will enjoy affection and daily play. This boy has a lot of love to bring to his new home!There is no guarantee of age and breed as a rescue animal's history is unknown. All ages and breeds are best estimates.Adoption fees include a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%%.All cats have received comprehensive veterinary care and tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV unless otherwise stated. Cats are up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations and have been spayed/neutered, treated for fleas and/or ear mites, de-wormed, and microchipped. Please note there may be additional follow up visits and boosters that are not covered by Pet Haven after adoption.Interested in adopting or learning more about this cat? Please fill out Pet Haven's adoption application: http://bit.ly/2fd9U2Fwww.pethavenmn.org/adopt