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Animal ID:
59842312
Species:
Cat
Breed:
Domestic Shorthair
Age:
3 Years, 1 Month
Sex:
Male
Color:
Grey
Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Declawed:
No
Location:
Brandywine Valley SPCA - DC Village
Secondary Location:
DC - Kitty Cove
Stage:
Available - Working Cat

Ready to complete your family?

Tutsie

Tutsie is a handsome tabby with a big, brave heart hidden under layers of shyness. We won't sugarcoat it: Tutsie is frightened of people. Sudden movements, loud noises, and direct human attention send him scurrying for a hiding spot. While he may never be a lap cat, we believe Tutsie would thrive as a "Working Cat."

What Tutsie needs:
-- A safe, stable environment like a barn, stable, warehouse, or garage.
-- Minimal pressure to interact. He needs a caretaker who is content to simply provide food, water, and care from a respectful distance.
-- Time and space to adjust to her new territory. Tutsie will likely hide for days, possibly weeks, as he acclimates.
-- A job! He is a motivated mouser and will be a valuable, low-maintenance member of your team.

Tutsie is not a pet for cuddling, but he is a testament to the resilience of a feline spirit. If you have a space that needs a quiet, dedicated worker and you have a compassionate heart for a cat who simply needs to be left alone to live his best life, Tutsie is waiting for you. You can also take him home with no adoption fee!

This pet is available at:
Brandywine Valley SPCA
4 DC Village Lane SW
Washington, DC 20032

What to bring

  • A current driver’s license (you must be over 18 years of age to adopt)
  • Necessary fees for adoption (credit card payment only, no cash or checks)
  • Appropriate handling items for the animal that you are adopting: a carrier for a cat or other small item (available to be purchased at our shelter) or a collar and leash if you are adopting a dog (also available to be purchased at our shelter)

What's included

  • Spaying/neutering
  • Current vaccinations
  • Deworming
  • Flea/tick treatment(s)
  • Microchipping
  • A free “starter” bag of Science Diet dry food
  • Access to our 24-hour emergency line for post-adoption health or behavior concerns
  • Free access to our behavior team for follow-up behavioral training and counseling
  • $250 credit for post-adoption medical services* as needed at one of our Animal Health Centers, within 2 weeks of adoption. A half-price wellness exam at one of our Animal Health Centers within a year of adoption. *conditions apply

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