OUR RETIRED KING - RAFAEL - RESERVED

Rafael is a British Shorthair with black golden shaded coloring, coded as NY12, born on June 25, 2021. He is very affectionate and has a fun, charming personality. Rafael loves greeting people—whenever we come home or walk past him, he will call out a couple of times just to say hello. His voice is very unique and adorable: instead of a typical “meow,” he makes a cute “ah-ah” sound that is funny and adorable. He also enjoys asking for pets and will gently rub his head against people to request affection. Rafael loves sitting close to his humans and keeping them company. He is very curious and playful, especially fond of playing with teaser wands. Almost any feather toy will instantly capture his interest. Rafael likes being held as well, but there is one important thing to note: he should not be picked up suddenly or from behind, as that can make him feel insecure. When lifting him, it’s best to approach from the front so he can see your hands, then gently support him under his front legs and hold him securely, much like holding a child. This makes him feel safe and comfortable. One small quirk of his is that when he feels insecure or mildly annoyed, he may give a gentle “fake bite” as a way of communicating. It’s not aggressive and doesn’t usually hurt, but it can surprise people who are new to him. Once you get to know him, you’ll understand that he’s simply being playful or communicating that he’s had enough.

Rafael is up to date on all vaccinations, is neutered, and receives regular veterinary checkups. He has also undergone genetic testing, providing additional reassurance regarding his overall health.

We hope to find a home where someone is usually present and able to spend plenty of time with him. We are also looking for a family with a stable financial situation and living arrangement, with no plans to relocate abroad, and ideally one that can continue the same diet we currently provide. He eats one wet meal per day, with brands including Ziwi, Acana, Feline Natural, Tiki Cat, and Royal Canin, along with Orijen and Royal Canin dry food, and occasionally boiled chicken and shrimp for added variety. Ideally, the new home would be within driving distance, as we would not want him to be too far away, and we hope to have the opportunity for future home visits.

Adoption fees can be found in the questionnaire. If you are interested, we kindly ask that you complete the questionnaire first and then send us a brief message introducing yourself. Photos of your living environment would be greatly appreciated if available, and we believe it would be best to arrange a meet and greet before making any final decisions.

Even after sharing these posts, I would like to be honest that I am still in the process of thinking and reflecting, and I have not yet fully made a final decision. Emotionally, it is extremely difficult for me to let them go, but rationally, I do believe that a single-pet home may be able to offer them more dedicated attention and companionship.

If your application does not receive a response, please know that this does not reflect anything negative about you. It may simply mean that the match is not the most suitable at this time, or that I am still working through my own decision and have not fully made up my mind. I truly appreciate your understanding and kindness.

Please fill out the Questionaire if you are interested in reserving the Kittens, you will be contacted after the submittion of your Questionaire. Thank you.