Abu grabs attention the moment you walk into the Senior Room. His long, Dali-esque whiskers and eager gaze are hard to miss. At 11 years old, Abu’s life turned upside down when his person moved into care and the family couldn’t keep him. He was stressed and defensive at first, but with steady patience, he learned to trust again—rubbing against people he knows and even greeting volunteers for attention. The once shy cat now thrives on affection and doesn’t hesitate to climb into your lap, rewarding you with deep purrs and lots of head butts. Abu does have megacolon, a manageable condition that means he needs a special high-fiber diet and some help keeping his litterbox habits on track. He can be vocal when things aren’t to his liking, and you’ll want to keep other cats’ food out of reach—he’s quick to go after snacks that aren’t his. He gets along with other cats and is house trained. Progressive and quirky, he’s made real strides coming out of his shell. Abu is the kind of cat who just needs someone willing to keep up his routine and give him steady companionship to keep flourishing. Ready to meet your new best friend? Apply now!