Bronco

Bronco is a handsome, fluffy boy who originally came into foster care as a 4 month old kitten . He was adopted and loved, but once young children were added to the family dynamic, he did not cope well and spent most of his time in hiding. He came back into foster care and is looking for a quiet, adult-only adoptive home.

In his current foster home, Bronco was quick to accept pets and show his affectionate side, despite spending his first couple of days “hiding” behind the curtains or under the small rug in his room—although only his head was actually concealed!

Bronco can be very affectionate, but he can get overstimulated from petting depending on how he is feeling. Sometimes he enjoys belly rubs, back and butt scritches, and everything in between; sometimes he prefers just head and cheek pets, and sometimes he would prefer not to be pet. When he’s had enough he might hiss or turn his head with a look of stern disapproval to let you know. That being said, he is usually quick to self-regulate.

Bronco is a sensitive boy who needs time and patience when faced with new people, environments, or unexpected changes. While settling in, he will likely hiss when approached as a way of expressing his uncertainty. However, once he realizes everything is okay (and maybe after a treat or two) he is happy to accept pets, bunt affectionately, and purr away. As he has been settling into his foster home, his confidence continues to grow, though he is a bit nervous about sudden movements and noises.

He will need a patient, “cat whisperer” adopter who can recognize and respect his boundaries while giving him the time he needs to adjust to a new home. In return, he will reward you with his sweet, affectionate, and silly personality!

Tube treats are the quickest way to win Bronco over, and he will happily rub against you to let you know when he thinks it’s treat time. He is a sweet boy with an impressively loud purr motor who loves napping, sunbathing, and lounging in his cat tree. If you’re lucky, he may even give his tail a little “shake” when he’s especially enjoying a petting session. He is also a pro at air biscuits! He does this cute thing where if he’s lying down and purring, if I give him a head massage, he’ll stretch and spread out all of his toes !!

Once he feels comfortable around his humans, Bronco enjoys playing with wand toys, and at night he can sometimes be heard entertaining himself with his beloved catnip banana. He also enjoys eating catnip straight out of the bag.

He was very scared of the resident dog in his previous foster home, so he’s requested that his furever home be dog-free.
Although he previously lived with another cat, his brother Raider and they got on reasonably well most of the time, he has not interacted with other cats while in foster care. It would probably be better for him to become comfortable in his new environment and with his new humans before trying to add other cats to the mix.