From Starry Nights to Red Vineyards, Van Gogh is eagerly waiting for his chance to come home and paint your Bedroom in Arles with endless strokes of orange fur! Less tortured artist and more comforting companion, Van Gogh's first impressions tend to be that of a shy and quirky man, which while still true once you do get to know each other more, aren't the whole of his being. He also enjoys a tasty meal, a good wand toy, bird watching through the window and good nap on the sofa. Van Gogh also hates to be alone, sometimes getting a bit angsty about your attempts to leave his space and showing that with a swat to your feet and shins (he's aim higher is he wasn't already so low to the ground). Because of his unpredictable personality, both in terms of his responses to handling and skittish nature around quick movements, Van Gogh should not be displayed in a home with any young children that could trigger his stress. But to the trusted adults in his circle...move slow, be patient, and prepare to be trapped under a purring avalanche of orange! Even with visitors he can be very friendly once he has time to get to know everybody.

So, if we were to try and describe him in less than a hundred words we'd have to say Van Gogh is the finest feline of them all. Certainly the most popular feline at the adoption center, the most beloved. His command of catnip was magnificent. He transformed the pain of his time as a stray into ecstatic beauty. Pain is easy to portray, but to use your adorable floofiness and soft meows into such joy and magnificence in our world - no cat has ever done it like him before, and perhaps no one ever will again. To our minds, that wild cat who roamed the fields of New Jersey is not only the worlds greatest orange cat, but also the greatest one who ever lived!

Van Gogh has tested positive for both FeLV and FIV, so he should be the only pet in his home while also, ideally, getting tested at least one more time to confirm those results. He should also not live in a home with children due to his responses to stress and handling. 
 

**Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is a virus that is specific to cats that weakens a cat’s immune system. Cats with FeLV can live normal, happy, healthy lives—but with a shorter life expectancy than cats without FeLV. At PAWS, we believe every pet deserves to live out their life in a loving home for whatever time they have. We hope you'll consider opening your home to this special kitty! For more information feel free to check out the FeLV FAQs we have available on our website!**

***FIV is specific to the feline species, and is not transmissible to dogs, humans, or any other animals. It is spread from cat to cat via mating or deep puncture bite wounds. Thankfully, all our cats are spayed or neutered so mating is no longer an option! Since FIV does not spread through casual contact like grooming, sneezing, and food/litter sharing, FIV+ cats can live with other cats that have tested negative as long as the cats get along without fighting.***

 

Age: ~ 2 year old
How I came to PAWS: Found Stray
Animal ID#: A-179454

I am in foster care and am not at the shelter. Please email adoptions@phillypaws.org to learn more about me!

FeLV+ adopters are also eligible for an Amazon gift card after adoption! Our staff can let you know more during/after bringing your new pet home!