Tanager
Neutered Male
DMH White
Est DOB:
August 31, 2025
Available
Adoption Fee: $
165
Does there need to be another friendly cat in the home?
No as long as someone is home often for company
Good with Other Cats?
Yes
Good with Dogs?
Unknown
Good With Children?
Age 13+
Uses Litter Box?
Yes
Affectionate?
Yes
Playful?
Yes
Gentle?
Yes
Independent?
No
Will the cat hide in a new environment?
Yes
Special Needs
N/A
Special Diet:
Cat Whisperer Needed
A sleek, golden‑eyed sweetheart learning the art of feeling safe. Tanager is one of those quietly remarkable cats — the kind who doesn’t demand attention, but who leaves a lasting impression with his gentle presence and soft, searching eyes. Found outside with his three siblings and two adult cats, he grew up surviving instead of being nurtured. Now he’s discovering that life indoors can be calm, predictable, and full of kindness. 💛 Who Tanager Is: - More tolerant of people than many shy cats — he’ll stay nearby and observe -Enjoys gentle pets and often leans in… until a sudden noise startles him -Playful and sweet, especially when he thinks no one is watching -Never aggressive, even when unsure -Handsome, sleek, and lean, with striking yellow eyes that take everything in -A hunter of toys and a watcher of windows, always curious about the world -Tanager is the kind of cat who wants connection — you can see it in the way he watches you, the way he edges closer, the way he relaxes when the room is quiet
About Me:
🌱 Where He’s At Right Now: He accepts affection and genuinely likes it, but he’s still learning how to stay calm when the environment shifts. A dropped object, a sudden footstep, or a loud sound can send him into a brief panic. But he always comes back, always tries again. His bravery is quiet but constant. 🏡 The Home He Needs: Tanager will thrive in a home that is: -Calm, predictable, and routine‑driven -Patient and reassuring, especially during startle moments - Understanding of shy-cat progress, where small steps are celebrated -He doesn’t need a resident cat, but he’s comfortable with them and may enjoy the company of a calm feline friend. 🌟 Why He’s Worth It: Shy cats like Tanager don’t reveal themselves all at once — they unfold slowly, like a sunrise. And when they do, you get to witness something truly special: trust earned, confidence built, and affection that feels deeply meaningful. If you’re a "Cat Whisperer"; someone who appreciates gentle souls, who finds joy in quiet companionship, and who understands that healing takes time, Tanager may be the perfect match.
Notes:
The adoption fee includes a health check, first vaccination in a series and any that become due while in care, first anti-parasite treatments needed in care, spay or neuter and microchip at our Veterinary partner. There is a 10% discount when you adopt 2 cats/kittens. The adopter will be responsible for any vaccine or boosters, anti-parasite treatments that are needed after adoption. Kittens usually need 3 vaccines, one month apart starting at age 7 weeks. Juveniles and Adult cats usually require 2 vaccines one month apart in the first year, then annual vaccines. Deworming is recommended at the time of each vaccine appointment. If you are intending to adopt, please be aware that your Veterinary clinic may be experiencing backlogs in scheduling appointments, so do not delay calling your clinic to book your new cat's needed booster appointment(s). Please note that cats are not tested for FIV/FeLV nor can FIP be predicted. We will share any medical information gathered during our health checks and observations revealed during their time in care. But it is important to know that some illnesses can have an incubation period of 10 days, which means that a cat can leave in good health but get sick a few days post adoption. In addition, the stress of a new environment can affect a cats’ immune system.
APPLICATION NOTE: The application for this cat/kitten may close quickly depending on the number of applications received. As our goal is to find the best match based on the cat(s) needs, only those chosen for a meet-and-greet will be contacted via email. If you are interested in meeting one of our fosters, please visit our website www.helpcats.ca and complete the Adoption Interest form: Once your completed application is received and reviewed, our Adoption Coordinator will be in contact within 24-48hrs. If you have not heard from us in this time period please check your SPAM folder. Sometimes our emails end up there.