Memphis

About Memphis

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Sex

Male

Age

Adult

Location

Champaign, IL

Adoption fee

125

Set and collected by Champaign Area Trap Spay Neuter and Adoption Program, not Everybarn.

From Champaign Area Trap Spay Neuter and Adoption Program

Memphis wants to be a pet! He would do best in a quieter home, and we do our best for him, but rotating caretakers can be more stressful for sensitive animals. Memphis picks up on the energy and vibes of those around him. He would simply like a family with a more predictable routine. . . it’s not a lot to ask! Memphis would need a slow transition to other pets like 99% of cats do, but he does well in our community room, and there are a lot of cats up there to get along with, and he has succeeded in that. As with humans, Memphis will pick up on energy and just wants to know what he’s dealing with. Memphis must be provided with access to cardboard boxes!! These are his favorite thing. When he was in foster, he was constantly sitting in boxes, and this probably gives him a little extra peace! Cats feel secure in a box. Memphis does test positive for FIV, which is a retrovirus that just means a lower than average immune system. This virus is passed only among cats and only through drastic action like deep bite wounds, which is probably why Memphis is a little more sensitive to his environment. Cats in stable indoor homes do not need to worry about spreading it, and FIV positive cats’…

In the rescue's own words, as they published it.

How adopting Memphis works

Champaign Area Trap Spay Neuter and Adoption Program decides every adoption: its application, its fee, its home check and its timing. Everybarn only shows this animal on the rescue's behalf, takes no payment and passes no messages.