Chenille

My story

This pretty girl with the white toes is Chenille and she is looking for a special home. She and her siblings were rescued from a hoarding situation when they were fairly young. Although most of Chenille's siblings were adopted as youngsters, Chenille was diagnosed with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) so has had to say in our care until now. Fortunately, Chenille not only survived FIP, but she has beaten it and is very healthy now. Since Chenille had to undergo regular medical treatment and daily medications for the first few months of her life, she has become quite head-shy and nervous of hands. She is no longer on medications and doesn't need anymore treatment, but Chenille now needs to build trust with someone new. She is looking for a quiet home with a cat-experienced owner who can help Chenille blossom. She is quite a high energy girl who loves to play. All kinds of toys appeal to her: mechanical toys, and wand toys. Due to her medical history, Chenille does have a bit of exercise intolerance, so she can play for a while, but her play does need to be monitored to ensure she doesn't get too winded. If Chenille isn't engaged with a toy, she's very likely to be racing from one end of the house to the other at full tilt. Play is sure to be the best way to bring her out of her shell. She's a chatty girl, and even though she is still a bit skittish and is easily startled, Chenille is quite sociable once she starts to feel comfortable. She likes to be near by, readily approaches her foster for head scratches and long body strokes, and sleeps on the bed at night. She's a bit of a goofball 🙂 Chenille really likes playing with her feline friends. She needs to be in a home with another young cat that will enjoy racing around and playing with her. However, she will not enjoy a cat that likes to wrestle or rough-house. Chenille is afraid of both children and dogs. Since Chenille has a very fluffy coat, she will need a family who is willing to groom her regularly to ensure that her fur doesn't get matted. It will be very prone to knots if not cared for properly. Chenille loves her food and will inhale any wet or dry food that's put in front of her. She's food motivated so using food and treats is a great way to bond with her. However, her calorie intake will need to be monitored to ensure her waistline doesn't get too big. She will need a home with someone who will provide regular, measured feedings; she will not be able to to free-fed. If you'd like to learn more about Chenille, please visit https://victoriapets.ca/adoption-process/ for more information about the adoption process and for a copy of our online adoption application.

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