Tabasco

My story

Tabasco: Too Hot to Handle Tabasco is not here to make friends. He’s not here to win you over, purr in your lap, or pretend to care about your day. Tabasco is here to exist on his own terms—and trust us, those terms are strict. This cat lives up to his name in every way: he’s nice, hot, and spicy. But not in a “chili flakes on your pizza” kind of way—more like “accidentally rubbed your eyes after cutting jalapeños” kind of spicy. He doesn’t want to fight you. That would require caring. He simply wants nothing to do with you. Unless, of course, you’re his person. Because Tabasco has one chosen human, and that's it. No substitutions, no applications accepted. If you’re not the one, don’t take it personally when he avoids your gaze like you just asked him to file your taxes. He’ll slip out of the room like a shadow with trust issues, disappear into a cozy hidey-hole, and you’ll be left wondering if he was ever even real. He’s not mean. He’s just over it. Over people trying to win him over, over small talk, and definitely over the idea of being a “family cat.” He’s more like a cryptid roommate: elusive, mysterious, occasionally spotted in the distance, and not interested in being touched. Tabasco doesn't want your affection. He wants your respect—and a quiet corner where no one will bother him. He’s not broken. He’s just built for solitude. And for the right person—the one he’s already decided on—he’s loyal in his own silent, spicy way. For everyone else? Keep walking. The heat’s not for you. 🌶️🐾

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