Stephen Allen

My story

Former colony cat, rescued with severe mouth infection, dental disease, flea bite anemia, and emaciation.  Very sweet boy, a gentle soul!  Loves being petted, loves scritches and loves tummy and chest rubs.  Purrs easily. Worms his way into your heart, you can’t help but love him.   Frightens easily, needs a patient adopter to help him settle in at his own pace. Probably has had a tough life and negative experiences with humans, needs a safe and loving home to spend the rest of his days. He runs and hides when frightened (does not hiss, bite or scratch or behave aggressively).  He will pee when extremely frightened. Does not like to be picked up.   He has improved markedly during his foster – he rubs legs, plays and rolls around on the rug, sometimes lets out a little meow when it’s time for breakfast.  Would probably benefit from the company of other cats.   Spends most of his time in his “safe place” hiding spot (favorite places the closet, under the bed, on/under the bookshelf, or on dining room chairs when they’re pushed under the table).  Loves to lounge and look out the window.   Likes catnip and plays with toy mice, catnip stuffed toys and plastic balls with the bell inside. This cat can be adopted with a friend or as a single cat (but would prefer to be with other cats). Stephen was rescued with dental issues and had surgery. We would be thrilled for a potential adopter to provide a larger adoption donation (between $250 and $400 total) and/or assistance crowdsourcing funds towards their necessary vet bills if possible. This cat has been diagnosed with a heart murmur and would benefit from an echocardiogram -- we would appreciate it if their potential adopter could help us cover this cost ($430 total) in lieu of an adoption donation. March 19, 2025, 6:40 pm

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Stephen Allen, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.