Spectre

My story

This is a courtesy post for gorgeous Spectre who needs to be re-homed, because the owner's other cat absolutely will not accept him. If you are interested in this sweet, beautiful boy, email Black and Orange Cat Foundation at bandocats@gmail.com to get an application and for more information. He is located in the Columbus, Ohio area. His is what his deeply upset owner says about him: "Spectre is a beautiful neutered 8-year old domestic longhair. He has fur as soft as a bunny, the tail of a squirrel, a perfect pink nose and toes, and the face of a human man. Despite looking like a wizard full of ancient wisdom, Spectre is actually a very sweet and silly kitty. Spectre was rescued from a hoarding situation in Sept 2024 and adopted in Feb of 2025. He was very skittish for a couple of days but when he realized how good it feels to be pet, he gained confidence and trust fast. He loves to be stroked anywhere on his body and have his neck scratched. He makes biscuits on the floor as he walks and adores being brushed. He even allows nail trims (although it can be challenging when he’s making biscuits!). He purrs so loud and gives excited tail shakes, is tolerant of being picked up, and allows kisses on his head. (He also does the silliest handstand when getting down off the couch!) He can still be a bit shy with new people, but with a calm and quiet environment he gets curious and comes to sniff and meet them. Spectre is a fiend for the laser pointer and will zoom across the room and try to jump up the wall to catch it. He loves catnip and enjoys flinging catnip mousies around by himself. He also loves a nice cozy spot to nap and loves to look out the window and birdwatch. Spectre also loves other cats. He wants nothing more than to have a kitty companion to zoom around the house with or cozy up next to. Unfortunately, my resident is not accepting Spectre despite separate litter boxes, feeding stations, Feliway plugins and more. This has caused stress for both critters and Spectre has been separated in my office. He is still happy to see me, but is sad being isolated and his appetite is now being affected. I contacted the ASPCA (I had adopted him from one of their rescue partners out of state) and I was told by them because he was shy and would regress in a shelter environment, he would be euthanized if returned. Spectre has seen a couple veterinarians while in my home and received the following medical care (I can provide all veterinary records). PAWS Veterinary Urgent Care advised that Spectre is in wonderful shape medically, but that he is exhibiting stress in my home. He was prescribed Gabapentin to manage his stress here but I truly believe the Gabapentin would NOT need to be a long term situation. I have been absolutely devastated to come to the conclusion that Spectre is not a good fit in my home. He’s a very sweet and precious boy who does not deserve to be euthanized! Can you please help us? He needs a home with a welcoming cat to really thrive and be comfortable."  May 29, 2025, 4:41 pm

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