Alexis is a beautiful, 8 year old calico cat. Alexis chooses carefully the people she wants to be around. She does not like to be confined (hence we cannot bring her to adoption fairs anymore). She likes attention providing it is on her own terms. She does not like to be picked up.

• Recommended Placement: Only Cat
• Is Accustomed to both Indoor/Outdoor Access

Angelica is a lovely, 4 year old calico who came to AdvoCATs with three beautiful kittens! All three kittens found homes, now it's Angelica's turn. Angelica is a very friendly girl. She can and likes to be picked up and she likes affection but she is decidedly not a lap-cat. We believe she would be fine with kids.

Angie was adopted from us as a kitten and was returned in early Summer 2007 because a child in her family developed allergies. It was with reluctance that her family returned her to us and since then Angie has developed severe depression. Angie needs a home that understands depression and a family committed to helping her. She needs a very patient person with low expectations for a “performance” cat in active search of attention. That said, Angie can be a very sweet cat; she just needs someone to help her find her way.

Buttercup, was originally adopted in 2003 and returned in Summer 2007 because she urinated outside the box. Her family was good to her but could no longer handle working with Buttercup through her urinating problem. In addition, they were moving overseas. Back in AdvoCATs care, we have observed that Buttercup defecates inside the litterbox and will turn a cat bed upside down and urinate on that. She will need a family that would be willing to have two litterboxes, one for defecation and one with a catbed on which Buttercup can urinate. Rather than scooping litter, clean up would involve rinsing off and switching out pads for laundering. Buttercup will participate in adoption events but is listed here because of her age. As for her personality, Buttercup is incredibly sweet, very snuggly, and will make a wonderful companion.

Gina, was abandoned with two siblings outside a pet store in 2002. She came into AdvoCATs care and was adopted soon after with her brother.  Gina was returned in August 2007 (without her brother) for reasons not clear to us (her family said they just don't like her ... we think she's pretty great).  She is a sweet-tempered lady who likes attention and gets along with people and other cats. 

Harry has been with us, off and on, since he was a very little guy! Every family who has had the chance to care for him loved his personality. He does, however, like to be "top cat" which is not so good for his health (see below). All around, Harry is a great cat, personality wise. He likes to be covered with a blanket when he sleeps and he’ll burrow up under the covers on your bed when he’s ready for a nap. He also likes to jump on countertops.

* Harry can be brought to adoption events but he is listed here because of his age, his time in AdvoCATS’ care, and because of his special need. **

Katie, is 5 years old. That's young, compared to some cats, but she's sensitive and a little shell shocked since she had to leave her home. Her pet parent had a chronic disability that forced her to give up Katie and Thomas (see below). Since coming back to Madison, they've been on their own, adjusting slowly to the change. So why is Katie on this list? She and Thomas are completely bonded to one another. If we were to separate them now, they would most likely stop eating and quickly slip into liver failure.

Lady is 8 years old. She enjoys giving and receiving attention and affection but she is not needy, clingy, or high-maintenance (with the exception of the medication requirement). She likes to position herself under furniture that offers a good view of what’s going on in a room. She’s not hiding per se because she’ll let you pet her or sit near her, she just prefers a lower ceiling that most.

Mandy is a shy girl who warms up when given the opportunity to approach new situations on her own terms and in her own time (which is fairly quickly once she’s comfortable with her environment). In warming up to you she will lower or bow her head as an invitation for a head scratch which can then progress to cheeks, chin, and so on. She does not like to be caught by surprise so approaching her from the side without warning will cause her to dart off and restart the trust building. She is a true love and once she “accepts” you will follow you around seeking more affection and attention. She will be an excellent companion for someone(s) who can appreciate shyness that comes with a sincere search for affection. ** Mandy participates in adoption events but is included here because of the length of time she has been with us without her home finding her. **

Martha is a scared girl who will need a family that is patient and kind and will allow Martha to get settled in her own time and on her own terms. She will accept loving once she’s comfortable and she will return that love ten fold. Her skittishness (and ability to run/hide) keeps her from being a regular participant in adoption events. ** Martha participates in adoption events but is listed here because of her age and length of time with AdvoCATs without her home finding her. **

At a very young 8 years old, Nikki is a committed lap-sitter and lap-“napper” too. She loves attention and is quite affectionate but is not needy or clingy. She like to follow her people around and, though she has a sweet disposition toward people and cats, she is a committed rodent hunter. Nikki suffered an injury to her tail (leaving it crooked) before coming to AdvoCATs but she is in good health with no residual tail problems.

Onyx Born in July 2002 and adopted in January 2003, Onyx and her sibling Nikko are laid-back, cool cats who need to stay together and will work well in a home with other kitties. Given their easy adjustment back into the AdvoCATs facility in Madison, we anticiapte an equally smooth transition to a new home, provided these girls go together. Like her sister, Onyx gives and is receptive to attention and at age 5, still has a long life of playing and purring ahead of her.

• Recommended placement: Onyx and her sister are committed pals; as such, it's important they stay together in the search for a new home and family.
• ONYX GOT ADOPTED!

Patti has been with AdvoCATs since she was a tiny kitten and whether by her own accord or in the absence of her own family, Patti comes across as a stand-offish cat. While she does exhibit feral tendencies, we assess that Patti would do well with someone (or a family) that will give her sufficient space and recognize that when she wants attention, she’ll let you know. As such, Patti is a low-maintenance cat who will be happy in a situation where she can observe and be observed but not bothered to play or purr or pounce according to someone else’s pleasure. ** Patti will not participate in Adoption Events and is listed here because of her age, time with AdvoCATs without getting adopted.**

Perrin If you want to be needed like you've never been needed before . consider Perrin. This guy cannot get enough attention! Perrin came to AdvoCATS along with Starsky and Sandy (see separate entries) when their guardian's misfortune required their relinquishment. He's a truly great cat but his personality is one that seeks lots of time, attention, and affection (to a degree we cannot satisfy given all of the kitties in our care). Perrin prefers to get wet food twice a day. ** Perrin will be brought to adoption events but is listed here because of his age. **

• Recommended Placement: Perrin could be happy with a buddy or as an only cat, as long as he gets to give you attention; he would be great in a home with children.
  

Peter, was rescued as a kitten. He has made a name for himself at our Madison facility as a “runner” – meaning he knows when you’re looking for him and he’s great at running and hiding. If there’s an open doorway, he’s going through it. As such, it is difficult to show Peter at adoption events because of his propensity to try to “escape” when being shown to prospective pet parents. Peter needs a family that will give him the time, space and training to build confidence, learn to trust, and calm down. Peter’s family will have to pay particular attention to keeping him away from doors that allow “escape” to the outdoors or hiding places (we can offer suggestions on how to handle this training). Like his brother, Peter is a sweet boy very accepting of attention and affection. ** Peter can be brought to adoption events but will not be taken out for holding/petting/visiting. Anyone interested in meeting Peter should visit him in Madison. **

Reba is a friendly, talkative, “blob” of a cat who was dumped at PetSmart after her former guardian died without a plan for Reba’s care. Reba will not let you pick her up but she will let you pet her (providing you gradually build up to that level of trust). Reba is a great cat for someone looking for a companion but not a buddy that stays by one’s side. She’s a beautiful girl who maximizes her lounging and napping opportunities. Reba is 8 years old.

Scooter is a great cat and a great catch … if you like a mature guy who likes attention, gives and receives affection but isn’t clingy or whiny or too needy. Scooter was originally adopted from another rescue group and lived with Angie (see separate entry). Scooter came to AdvoCATs in early Summer 2007 with Angie when a member of his family developed allergies. His family reluctantly relinquished Scooter who has to our Madison facility without problems. ** Scooter will be brought to adoption events but is listed here because of his age. **

Thomas, 4 years old, came to AdvoCATs with Katie (see above). He's very sweet, very shy, and totally devoted to Katie. To separate them now would be cruel, as both would likely stop eating and quickly decline. They're looking for a sensitive person who will give them time to adjust the their new home. Once they're comfortable, both will bond with their new pet parent and be faithful companions for the rest of their lives.

If there was an “all you care to have” buffet for affection, Topaz would be there. She appreciates affection and wantes as much as you can give. She will follow you around, wants to be picked up, held, and longs for early morning and evening attention.

Topaz’s family must be the most special in the world because none of our volunteers can understand why she otherwise has not been adopted. Topaz is a mild mannered adult whose paws go into the kneading motion as soon as she gets a purr going (which takes about 3 seconds after you start petting her). And yet when the toys come out, there she is with the energy of a younger feline, ready to engage. She’s a well-rounded, all-around awesome feline whose continued presence with AdvoCATs defies explanation.** Topaz will be brought to adoption events and is listed here because of her age and the length of time she’s been under our care without her home finding her. **

After both her pet parents died within weeks of each other, Trudy landed at a shelter, which thankfully returned her to AdvoCATs. Trudy needs a person or family that really wants to love and care for a cat, whether or not that cat returns the effort in kind. Trudy seems to take the approach that her love is to be earned, not expected or taken for granted. That said, she is a good cat who was in a “successful” partnership with a family. She is low-maintenance, not needy and she’ll be around to remind you of the better napping spots in your house. You’ll score extra points with Trudy if you remember and adhere to her prime directive: don’t pick me up.

Tubby is a great cat with a great story to tell! He was found in and rescued from a minnow tank in 1997. He is an outdoor cat, is very loving, and would be a great companion. He has beautiful, long black fur that's just begging for a good brushing.

Viese (sounds like “VC”) is a low-maintenance cat … meaning he doesn’t want much from you other than a reliable supply of food, fresh water, shelter, and your acknowledgement that he’s around but not too much touchy-feely stuff. He’s an independent guy who needs a home that wants to care for a cat but doesn’t want a needy, clingy, chatty, attention-grabbing buddy. An occasional head nod across the room, a knowing glance, and an every-now-and-then head scratch will do Viese just fine. He is a talkative cat and wants you to talk to him. Once he builds trust in you he will let you put your hands on his head. He is a strictly outdoor, “backporch” cat.

Winston was dropped off at PetSmart back in 2003. At the time, his family complained that Winston was urinating outside the litterbox. We took him in and he quickly found a home with a lovely family. They lived with him for several year, enjoying his company, giving him great love and care. But the litterbox issues continued, despite treatment and behavior modification. At the end of 2007, we took him back. The change of enviroment seems to have abated his litterbox issues. He might do better in a home where he as limited access to the outside.