A 1-Year-Old Playful Black Cat

Meet Suki! She was rescued and spayed from a colony in Hamilton when she was about 10 months old. Unfortunately, Suki tested positive for Female Leukemia Virus (FeLV) when she was rescued but has not exhibited any symptoms of illness since arriving in our care.

Because of her rough start in life, Suki gets scared easily and isn’t sure how to interact with people. She will seek safe hiding spots—under furniture or in her covered cat bed—until she gets to know you better. She feels safest in the shadows at night, where she can meow softly to the moon while playing with her favourite hairbands and small balls.

Once she warms up to you, she’ll gladly keep you company from the top of the cat tree, on the table, or next to you on the bed. But please, no unwanted touching! Scratches are okay if you slowly approach, preferably with food. Suki is a secret foodie and will gladly lap up treats from your hand. She’s a gentle kitty and will not bite or scratch even when she’s feeling super playful. She’s even learned to play with a cat wand recently!

Suki is litter-trained. We think she’ll thrive in a structured environment where her needs are recognized and respected.

Who is Suki’s perfect adopter?

Suki needs a special home where her family understands that FeLV is not curable. Cats with FeLV have a weakened immune system that can lead to different types of cancer, intestinal and ocular diseases, life-threatening anemia, and a progressive deterioration of health over time. 80%-90% of cats infected with FeLV will live for about 3 to 4 years after initial diagnosis. However, Suki appears to have a regressive FeLV infection, which means that she has a low amount of virus in her body and has a relatively low risk of developing FeLV-related diseases. Best case scenario would be that her immune system can overcome the infection entirely, but her family should be prepared to handle all possibilities related to a FeLV diagnosis.

Suki would benefit from an experienced cat owner or family who can provide her with the veterinary care she will need eventually to maintain a comfortable quality of life. Because of her FeLV diagnosis and for safety reasons, she needs to be an indoor cat only.

The perfect home for Suki is calm and predictable with lots of places and perches for her to retreat to when she feels overstimulated.

• Quiet home with few visitors
• Experience providing care to cats with FeLV an asset
• No children or other pets in the home (untested with cats and dogs)
• Must be okay with playing noises at night

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• 19 - 64
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• Over 70

Please note that we cannot process applications from individuals under the age of 19. We are happy to adopt to applicants over the age of 65, but may require a co-adopter, depending on the age of the cat selected

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Which of the following qualities in a cat are particularly important to you? (Check all that apply) *

• playful
• calm
• quiet
• affectionate
• independent
• confident
• sociable with visitors
• gentle with children
• gets along with other cats
• gets along with dogs
• fun and quirky

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• Mature (5-10 years old)
• Senior (11+ years old)
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What are some traits that you would definitely like to avoid in your new cat? (check all that apply) *

• play-biting/nipping
• swatting
• hissing/growling
• scratching furniture
• scratching people
• attacking feet/legs
• vocalizing or otherwise making noise at night
• waking me up early in the mornings
• excessive vocalizing
• knocking over things
• suckling blankets
• humping (blankets or legs)
• being very clingy/attention seeking
• fearful (running away from me when I approach, not letting me pet them)
• hiding under furniture
• door dashing

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Why are you interested in that particular cat/kitten? Please be specific *

Why do you think that you would be a good fit for that particular cat/kitten? Please provide as much detail as you can *

EHS is special because we take in cats that are overlooked at kill shelters or are turned away by other rescues. Some of these cats are quite timid or shy, and may never have had a home before. These cats are litter trained, but need time and effort and patience to gain confidence and develop a bond with their human. Are you open to adopting such a cat at this time?

• No, I am looking for a confident, friendly cat that does not require any further socialization
• Yes, I am willing to make the effort to gain the trust of a shy/timid cat, and gradually build a relationship with them
• Maybe - depends on the cat

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Please describe experiences you've had socializing a skittish cat, including what steps you took and the outcome *

Have you ever had experience with cats that have bitten and/or scratched you (for example, when playing or overstimulated)? *

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Please describe what experiences you've had with a cat that bit and/or scratched you, and how you dealt with the behaviour *

Declawing is a surgical procedure to permanently remove a cat's claws. Under which scenario would you consider declawing a cat ? (check all that apply): *

• If I am at risk of being scratched by the cat
• If my kids are at risk of being scratched by the cat
• If my roommates/other family members are at risk of being scratched by the cat
• If the cat won't stop scratching my furniture
• I plan on declawing any cat I adopt
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• In a backpack/carrier on adventure excusions
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• On a fully netted balcony
• None of the above. My cat is strictly indoors

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• I've had family cats growing up, but never one of my own that I was fully responsible for
• I've never lived with a cat before
• I've only had experience with living with my roommate's cat for a period of time
• I've only had experience with visiting my friends'/family's cats
• I have owned a cat(s) before
• I currently have a cat(s)

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• Yes, but more than five years ago
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Do you currently own any dogs, and are they cat friendly? *

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How often do you anticipate taking your adoptive cat to the vet? (please be specific) *

What type of food do you plan to feed your new cat? *

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• I'm not sure. Have never lived with a cat before

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What have you done to prepare for adopting a cat/kitten? *

What kind of access to the outdoors do you plan on giving to your adopted cat (check all that apply): *

• Free-roam
• Supervised
• Supervised in a fenced in backyard
• Supervised on a balcony
• On a leash/harness
• In a backpack/carrier on adventure excursions
• In a fully enclosed catio
• On a fully netted balcony
• It depends on if the cat expresses an interest in going outside
• None of the above. My cat will be strictly indoors

Are you open to adopting a bonded pair of cats? *

• Yes
• No
• Maybe

What is your estimated annual cost of cat ownership for a single cat (considering food, litter, toys, vet costs, etc)? *

What will you do if major and unexpected vet expenses arise (for example, if your cat swallows a toy and needs emergency surgery)? *

If your application is successful, how soon would you be ready to take home an adopted cat? *

Under what circumstances would you give up your cat? (Check all that apply)

• Moving
• Unexpected vet expenses
• Allergies
• New Baby
• Aggression towards me
• Aggression towards other people I live with
• Aggression towards my children
• Medical reasons (cat)
• Medical reasons (mysef)
• Not enough time to spend with cat
• Job loss
• Aggression towards (or not getting along with) my other pet(s)
• Litter box issues
• Furniture scratching
• Divorce/separation
• A new relationship with someone who is allergic/whose pets don't get along with mine
• I cannot foresee a circumstance in which I would give up my cat

Do you anticipate any major lifestyle changes in the next five years? (ie moving out of the country, adding new people to the household, getting another cat, getting a dog or other pet, having a baby, etc.) *

Is there anything else we should know about you and/or what you're looking for?

If the cat(s) you've applied for is no longer available, do you wish to be considered for other cats? *

• Yes, but only cats that are not already posted on the website
• Yes, I'm open to recommendations regarding other cats on the website
• No, thanks. I will just keep checking the website or look elsewhere

How long are you prepared to wait to find the right cat? *

• I'm checking out multiple rescues, and hope to adopt very soon
• I'd like to be considered for cats that become available within the next 2-4 weeks
• I'm prepared to wait as long as it takes to find the cat with the qualities I'm looking for

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I understand that in handling animals there is a risk of physical harm caused by the animals. I understand that I may be scratched or bitten by the animals. By submitting this application, I hereby release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Etobicoke Humane Society, its agents, officials and volunteers from all claims, causes of action or demands of any nature or cause, including costs and legal expenses incurred by EHS in connection with the same, based on damages or injuries which may be incurred or sustained by me in any way connected with this adoption process, including but not limited to animal bites, accidents or injuries.

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