Halo and Nova

Domestic Long Hair | Exeter, NH

Age : 2 Months 5 DaysBabyBrown

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Meet Halo and Nova

Halo (long haired female tabby) and Nova (short haired black male) are 9 week old kittens. They either need to be adopted together or individually to a home with another young playful cat or cat-friendly dog. Here’s what their foster humans say about them:   How would you describe the cat's general personality? Halo: She’s nutty! She loves to play, and always does so with enthusiasm. She loves to snuggle in on our laps for petting. Nova: He’s a love – we call him Casa-Nova! A sweet guy who’s a bit more independent than Halo, but still enjoys play time and naps hard. Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes! Halo really loves to be pet, especially if she can be in a channel on your outstretched legs. Nova also likes to be pet while in a channel and will purr when pet. If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? We’ve been petting them on their faces, heads and bodies. We have also been working on touching their paws to make it easier to trim their nails. Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? We have not yet tried petting Nova’s belly. Does the cat come on your lap? Yes! They will both come on your lap for play and petting. Nova is also very churu motivated. Does the cat like to be held? They are young and get wriggly quickly, but both are used to being held. Does the cat sleep in your bed? They stay in the foster room and have not had the opportunity to do so. Does the cat seek your attention? YES! They enjoy human interaction. Does the cat like to play? They are both very play motivated. Halo is super enthusiastic for playtime. What are the cat's favorite games and toys? Wand toy play and a bouncy armed cat scratcher. They also enjoy crinkle balls – Halo loves to chase these around the room like she’s playing soccer. How vocal is the cat? Very quiet, both. Occasional chirps. Nova has a nice purr when being pet and will sometimes give a little hiss if unsure of a situation. Does the cat scratch a scratcher? They like to climb the vertical scratcher, but have not yet figured out using it for its intended purpose. Their adopters will need to help them learn what are appropriate and inappropriate surfaces are once they figure out how to scratch. Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes, they are litter box trained. Halo had a few misses initially but this seems to have resolved by removing the items she liked to pee on. What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? Fancy Feast kitten wet food 3 times a day and Science Diet kitten dried food free feeding. Is the cat picky about food? No What is the cat's favorite treat? Nova LOVES churu! Halo has not shown any interest in treats. Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? No Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Not intentionally, but being young kittens their claws are sharp and they can leave scratches when playing. Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? No, they are very good about not thinking hands are chew toys. Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? No To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? They have done very well with new people that they have met! Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? Nova has the cutest surprise patch of white on his belly!! Halo likes to sniff/lick bare feet and play with slippers, and will rear up on her back paws before pouncing on things. In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Play hard, nap hard is this pair’s motto. When they are running around it’s chaos, but in a good way! Both have a surprising variety of facial expressions. Halo’s hilarious and Nova’s a suave sophisticated kitten. What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? They were initially undersocialized when they arrived, having been born outside on the streets. It’s taken patience and love to bring them out of their shells, and they are now trusting of us and living their best kitten lives!  

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