Cat or kitten's story or bio
My husband and I went to Nine Lives, looking for a kitten (preferably a Siamese) that would be a good fit in our home where we had a VERY moody female tortie. We hoped a kitten might soften her, and bring out a natural maternal instinct. After explaining this to Dr Rudiger, she told us "A kitten won't help; torties can be [moody]." Instead, she took us to the kennel that housed at least a dozen tuxedos (they all looked the same), yet she knew exactly which one to hand us. She placed 7-month old "Toad" in my husband's arms, and he cuddled like a baby. The connection was instantaneous. So, instead of a Siamese kitten, we adopted teenaged Toad. We changed his name to Cooper, and he is an absolute love!

Oh, and Dr Rudiger could not have chosen a better companion for our bossy tortie! Cooper has a mellow, playful, loving personality. He has never shown aggression to our tortie's occasional hiss. Instead, he will amuse himself -- and us. He loves to Initiate a game of fetch with his toys and has a shoe fetish, often carrying my slippers from the bedroom to the family room. He prefers Uggs.

One of Cooper's favorite pastimes is bird-watching. He is quite clever and has learned how to maneuver the living room shutters to accommodate his passion.

Date of adoption from Nine Lives (if applicable)
November 11, 2014

Cat or kitten's age
2-1/2 yrs

Pet's Birthday (if known)
April 15, 2014 (Est)