Norbert

Description

Norbert is everything you'd hope for in a big orange cat: goofy, affectionate, charmingly clueless, and filled-to-the-brim with love.   At 4 years old and 15 pounds, Norbert is a substantial fellow. He doesn't just sit in your lap - he BECOMES your lap. Once he trusts you, he wants nothing more than to curl up beside you on the couch, climb into your lap for snuggles, and happily share your bed at night. Oh, and treats. He definitely likes treats.    Before rescue, Norbert was living as a stray, but he enjoys indoor life (maybe with a catio for some fresh air). He's great with his litterbox and is a calm kitty.   Like many former strays, Norbert can be a little nervous when meeting new people. Give him a few days to settle in and you'll discover the cat hiding underneath: a gentle giant with one of the sweetest, silliest personalities. Watching him realize he's safe and loved is so rewarding.   Norbert gets along well with other cats and is particularly fond of dogs. He has FIV, but he's healthy and doesn't require any special treatment beyond routine veterinary care and an indoor home. FIV-positive cats generally live long lives, and because Norbert is such a friendly, non-aggressive cat, he poses essentially no risk to feline friends (FIV is only contagious via DEEP bites).   One thing to know: Norbert likes to give tiny love bites when he's feeling extra affectionate. They're gentle and well-intentioned, but for that reason a home without small children would probably be best.   And let's not forget about Norbert's adorable gum freckles. They're impossible not to love and somehow make him even more endearing.   If you're looking for a big boy who is a tad on the awkward side but very sweet, Norbert is your guy. He's enjoyed learning to trust people in his foster home, but he's ready for a family of his very own.   Norbert can be visited in Conifer, CO. Or check out more cute Norbert content on Instagram @KittyCatClimberGirl.  Foster: BS     Animal Rescue of the Rockies believes that every pet should find a wonderful, caring home. To ensure each pet finds the best possible home, we ask that you fill out an adoption application form so we can learn more about you and your household. We review each application we receive and will contact you as quickly as possible. A home visit will be scheduled before any pet is adopted to a new home. Once a home visit has taken place and the adoption application has been approved, we will ask you to read and sign our adoption agreement form. Our adoption fees help cover the cost of spay/neuter, veterinary exams, vaccinations, microchipping, and foster care. Highly requested breeds help cover the vet costs incurred by some of our other cats, enabling us to save more lives! $350 for purebred/highly requested kittens, 6 months or younger, such as Siamese mixes, Maine Coon mixes.  These "guardian kittens" help support our rescue work by covering vet costs for other kittens. $225 for purebred/highly requested cats older than 6 months such as Siamese mixes, Maine Coone mixes.  These "guardian cats" help support our rescue work by covering vet costs for other kittens. $225 for kittens (6 months & under)    $150 for cats (older than 6 months)    $100 for senior cats (8 years or older) If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an adoption application  here . We want our pets to go to a lifelong new home, so thank you for your patience during the adoption process! Please email cats@arrcolorado.org for more information, as we can not accept calls at this time.