I'm ready for my new family!

Meet Bogie, a confident and affectionate cat with a big personality! Adopted as a kitten through ARPO, he was recently returned due to family health issues and is now searching for his true forever home.

Bogie enjoys the energy of a lively household—he lived comfortably with active teens and previously got along well with a small dog. He might enjoy the company of a playful, respectful dog with proper introductions, though he would also be quite content as your one and only. Bogie would do best in a home with no kids under 12. He spent most of his life in a home without other cats so a feline free home is recommended. He is very fearful of storms and fireworks.

This handsome boy is obsessed with his fishing pole toy and eagerly anticipates daily playtime. He has perfect litter box manners and loves to lounge on laps—his favorite place to be when his foster mom sits down. He enjoys having his back petted and scratched and will reward you with purrs and happy biscuit-making. He’s comfortable meeting strangers and soon he’ll be rubbing against your legs, asking for attention.

While Bogie has many affectionate qualities, he does have boundaries and needs an experienced cat owner who understands feline body language. He’s currently enrolled in a vet-recommended behavioral training program to reduce nipping, particularly around his face. He’s already making great progress—he rarely nips at pant legs now and is less reactive to hands near his head. He does not mind being picked up or carried  and, as cats go, he is easy to put in a carrier.  He enjoys being brushed but can easily get overstimulated and will let you know.

As part of his training, Bogie is learning positive reinforcement techniques like sit and target (touching an object with his nose for a treat). He’s incredibly smart and benefits from enrichment activities that challenge and engage him. Target training in particular helps make handling less stressful and builds trust.

Bogie’s birthday is July 24, 2019. If you’re looking for a loyal, intelligent companion with a bold personality and a heart full of potential, Bogie might just be the one for you.