Birdie

Available

8 years and up|Domestic Short Hair|Female|Medium|Milwaukee, WI

♿️ Special needs☺️ Gentle🙈 Shy😌 Calm🤗 Affectionate

Birdie

Available

8 years and up|Domestic Short Hair|Female|Medium|Milwaukee, WI

♿️ Special needs☺️ Gentle🙈 Shy😌 Calm🤗 Affectionate

Birdie is a senior female Domestic Short Hair with a brown tabby coat and a short coat length. She is spayed, house trained, and currently living in Milwaukee, WI. Birdie is vaccinated and has special needs involving a manageable routine for diabetes and a wobbly gait due to neuropathy.

About Birdie

Birdie is a scruffy-looking senior with a calm presence and a gentle heart. After a rough stretch outdoors, she's now searching for a peaceful home where lounging on the couch is a daily affair. Birdie is 11 years old, prefers quiet over chaos, and has a sweet, shy demeanor that blossoms with patience. She'll slowly warm up, transitioning from keeping her distance to claiming your lap and asking for head scratches. Birdie enjoys companionship but values her alone time, choosing when to follow you or retreat for a solo nap. She has a few funny habits, like pretending to go for dinner but circling back for more pets, and she prefers calm play with wand toys. Loud noises send her off to a safe spot, but otherwise, she adapts well. Birdie manages diabetes with daily medication mixed into her food and eats a special diet to keep her condition in check. She also has some neuropathy, giving her a unique wobbly walk, but she can still climb onto the couch and follow her people. She'll thrive in a quiet household with someone who can stick to her routine and appreciates laid-back, affectionate company. Birdie is spayed, vaccinated, and house trained, and her adoption fee is sponsored. Ready to share your downtime with a mellow lap cat? What are you waiting for? Apply today!

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Rescues & Shelters

Urban Cat Coalition

Location Address: Milwaukee, WI 53227 Get directions

Questions about Birdie

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Birdie, a Domestic Short Hair, will do best in a calm, stable home. This breed adapts well to indoor living and appreciates cozy, quiet spaces.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Domestic Short Hairs like Birdie are perfectly content indoors, needing no outdoor space as long as there is room to relax and explore inside.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
The Domestic Short Hair is generally good with children if the environment is gentle. Birdie, as a senior, would prefer a home without a lot of commotion.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Birdie's breed is versatile, often suitable for both first-time and experienced owners. Her special needs may be easier for someone with some experience or willingness to follow a routine.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Domestic Short Hairs can adjust to dogs with patience, but Birdie specifically does not get along with dogs, so she needs a dog-free home.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Most Domestic Short Hairs adapt well to other cats if introductions are slow, though Birdie's preferences aren't specified here.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Domestic Short Hairs like Birdie may be curious about small animals, but supervised introductions and safe boundaries are needed.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Birdie’s breed often starts out reserved with strangers but can become friendly over time. Birdie is initially shy and warms up with patience.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Birdie, as a Domestic Short Hair, tolerates alone time, but given her routine for medication, she’d benefit from someone who is around often, especially to maintain her care schedule.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Domestic Short Hairs need little training beyond litter box habits and basic routines. Birdie is already house trained.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Domestic Short Hairs like Birdie are medium-sized cats, typically weighing between 8 and 12 pounds.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Domestic Short Hairs are known for longevity, with many living 12-16 years or more, especially with attentive care like Birdie receives.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Birdie’s short coat means moderate shedding, manageable with regular brushing to reduce loose fur around the house.