Pinkerton

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To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Sweetie Looking for LovePinkerton is an 11 month old neutered male cat, up to date on vaccines. Here’s what his foster volunteers say about him:   How would you describe the cat's general personality? Pinkerton is shy at first but once you give him the space to come out of his shell he is sweet, gentle and  curious. He has been with us for less than two weeks at the time of writing this, and he’s blossomed in this time.   Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes LOVES it   If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? Everywhere eventually, the first few days he didn’t like to be touched anywhere but his back and head.   Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? Overtime no, during the first week he only liked to be pet down the back and head.   Does the cat come on your lap? No   Does the cat like to be held? Sometimes   Does the cat sleep in your bed? No   Does the cat seek your attention? No only if it’s play time (late at night)   Does the cat like to play? What are the cat's favorite games and toys? Pinkerton loves to play! He loves his fishing feather stick, his small play mouse, and anything that crinkles & has cat nip   How vocal is the cat? What kinds of sounds does the cat make? He does not Meow at all but when you pet him and he purrs it’s very loud! At night he likes to push around his toys and he will make a small quiet chirping sound!   Does the cat scratch a scratcher? If no, please explain. We bought him one but he has yet to use it. We try to direct him to it when he claws at the couch.   Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes! He uses it with ease.     What food and frequency is the cat currently eating?  Is the cat picky about food? What is the cat's favorite treat? Pinkerton eats fancy feast wet food no preference for the flavor with a little water mixed in. His loves churu treats!   Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? Yes the first few days he was scared of us which was understandable. When we would get close to him he would hiss, if we tried to pet him or grab something near him he would hiss and swat. He’s only ever clawed at us during play time. We are working on redirecting him during play time.     Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Yes, during play time but nothing to really worry about.   Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? During play time a few times,  but had never broken skin.   Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? No   To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? We had a few friends over last week and Pinkerton was super chill! He stayed out in the living room with us the entire night and even let our guests give him a little pet.   Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? Having him has been a joy. We love how playful he gets at night and his little sounds. We have been able to hold him a few times and he is a big snuggle bug!   In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Pinkerton is a love! Once you get him out of his shell he will be your best companion! He’s a very low maintenance cat, doesn’t need a lot of attention and is totally okay with being left alone to spend time with himself. He doesn’t need to constantly have affection. He’s the perfect addition to a chill, slow paced environment   What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? Pinkerton was shy at first he would find a spot to hide in and not come out for hours. For the first couple days we didn’t see much of him, but if you give him time and grace he will come out on his own. He is still a baby so we’ve had to do some redirecting with scratching the couch, bed and carpets. He has yet to use his scratch board but when he is in a scratching mood we interject with toys. He gets a lot of energy at night so we try to tire him out before bedtime as well. To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  June 12, 2025, 3:43 pm

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