Cheesepuff

My story

I am at Oakland Animal Services in kennel Cat Holding 3 (Cat Alley):7Introducing Cheesepuff!  This 4-year-old boy may have the stunning looks of a supermeowdel, but he also has the sensitive soul of a poet. You see, transitions are hard for this sweet but shy guy. He used to have a happy life in a loving home with his family and two kitty pals. But then his people had to downsize into much smaller digs, and the whole thing really threw Cheesepuff for a loop. He withdrew and started hiding from his human and feline friends, and stopped using the litter box. Then he was brought to the shelter, where he was even more scared and stressed, and took to hissing at new people and burrowing under his bedding, trying to wish it all away. Who could blame him? He was just expressing what we all feel sometimes: Losing something important really stinks. But our volunteers didn’t give up on him: They let Cheesepuff have time and space to feel his feelings, then patiently proceeded by speaking to him softly, petting him gently, and offering him yummy treats.  Pretty soon, this darling boy melted like a marshmallow. He’s still not a fan of the shelter environment, and he’s still working on his litter boxing, but Cheesepuff has shown us that he’s a gem who will shine with the right person: an experienced and understanding adopter with a calm and quiet home, no dogs or kids, and plenty of love and patience. Could it be you? Note: After adoption, we recommend that Cheesepuff acclimate in a small space like a bathroom or spare room with a cat cubby or other retreat where he’ll feel safe and secure and can start coming out of his shell at his own pace. After all of the upheaval he’s been through, he’ll also need support re-learning good litter box habits. Easy access to multiple boxes that are cleaned regularly, providing different types of litter to see which he prefers, and giving him gentle praise and encouragement when he does well will help get Cheesepuff’s toileting back on track. Your veterinarian can offer more helpful advice.  May 26, 2025, 11:36 pm

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