I bet you can’t take your eyes off Theoden with his crazy looking, luxurious hair. It’s soft, wavy, bouncy and the unique color combo of white and Lilac. Nope not grey, LILAC! Lilac hair has a pinkish purple hue to it as does the nose leather and paw pads. He enjoys downtime here and there but is super playful and sounds like he’s practicing his parkour skills throughout the day and night! He’d like a play-filled life where he can indulge in climbing cat trees and ladders to look down on his kingdom and watch wildlife through the windows. A cracked open window for a snoot full of air will cause his nose to lift slightly to take in all the scents. He’s quite the conversationalist and will share his opinions on your music and Netflix choices. If he can’t find you he will meow until you call him. He’s a fan of neck scritches and is a master at elevator butt.
When he first joined us, he was insecure, shy and avoided any interaction and just watched from across the room. We took it slow and went at his pace to build his self confidence and earn his trust. He is so worth the time! Now that he’s comfortable, he’ll run to meet us at the foster room door.
Theoden is looking for a cat savvy family with one or more adults that are working from home, or home more than away. Please, no kids or dogs. Cats are questionable because he’s super selective with cats that he likes. So, unless you have that special zen cat, he’d likely be best as a single dude in the home. Experience with shy cats is a must or at minimum a commitment to researching and putting into practice the tools and suggestions offered by Jackson Galaxy or Pam Bennett. Both are highly respected feline behaviorists with a large library of written and video training content on connecting with shy cats. Wand toys, Churus and crunchy Greenie cat treats are great tools to extend the olive branch and connect with him. He will get overstimulated if pushed too fast but will give clear signals to slow down. Once comfortable, Theoden will let you start petting him while eating and the interactions just get better over time.
Selkirk Rex are the original “bad hair day” kitties because of the random little ringlets that go every which way, individual curls, and luxurious dreadlocks. This coat demands to be felt and played with! A hair pick can be helpful in separating large clumps of curls or a wide tooth metal comb to care for the Selkirk Rex coat. Simply use your fingers in a gentle scratching motion to fluff up the curls and you’ll be able to keep the coat looking its best while making your cat very happy. These cats do not mat easily, but combing weekly is recommended to remove dead hair and ensure that mats do not form.
Theoden has perfect bathroom habits and currently uses two very large open top litter boxes (he is a big boy and needs the bathroom spacious) with unscented scoopable litter. He eats Honest Kitchen freeze dried/rehydrated food for breakfast and dinner and eats off a flat bowl/plate to accommodate his flat face and whiskers. He’s currently enjoying water out of stainless water fountain which stays cleaner than a bowl.
Starting out in a room as basecamp with slow introductions and access to the home so he doesn’t feel overwhelmed is highly recommended.
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