Ready to meet your new best friend? Apply now! Mandrake is a sweet, unique boy who, just like his magical namesake, is ready to put down roots in a loving forever home! Since entering foster care, he's been blossoming beautifully, transforming from a shy, skittish cat into one who gratefully accepts pets and scratches from gentle, patient friends. One of Mandrake's charming features is his special pair of "crinkly" ears—the result of earlier ear trauma—which give him extra character and don't affect his excellent hearing. He absolutely adores head and cheek scratches, delighting in bumping your hand with his head for more. Mandrake can't resist Churu treats, feather toys, tasty wet food, and is often found basking in the window for a long nap. While he hasn't met other cats directly in foster, he's expected to adjust with proper, slow introductions. What Mandrake longs for most is a quiet, calm home with a gentle, patient family to help him continue opening up. Mandrake is estimated to be just over 2.5 years old and is already neutered, flea treated, dewormed, microchipped, and vaccinated. His FIV/FeLV tests have been negative, but because he came from an area with FeLV+ cats, his adopter may wish to retest him in the future and consider FeLV vaccinations for any resident cats as an added precaution. If you're searching for a kind, gentle companion, Mandrake would love to grow with you. Let’s make it official, apply to adopt!