Rescue:
Nemo’s journey to safety began thanks to one of Pet Patrol’s longtime volunteers. Every day she faithfully put food out at her porch feeding station, where as many as sixteen cats—and even the occasional possum—would stop by to eat. One day, she noticed a new cat and quickly realized she was nursing kittens. Determined to find the little family before they were exposed to danger, she began asking neighbours if anyone had seen them. Her search eventually led her several houses away to a child’s playhouse, where the mother had tucked her kittens away. While it seemed like a cozy hiding place, the yard backed onto open fields, a creek, and dense woods, leaving the kittens vulnerable to predators. Knowing they couldn’t stay there, the rescue began. Little Nemo was the first to be safely picked up. With patience, perseverance, and the help of a humane trap, the rest of the family was rescued soon afterward.
Personality:
Wherever another kitty goes, there’s a very good chance Nemo is right behind them. This gentle little boy
absolutely adores other cats, and while his foster friends Dewey and Rakita areclearly his favourite, Nemo is happiest whenever he has a feline friend nearby. Once so frightened that he greeted people with plenty of hisses, he has blossomed into the sweetest, most polite kitten who simply looks up at you with those irresistible eyes when he would like some attention. Nemo purrs when you pet him, purrs when he hears another cat purring, and sometimes seems to purr simply because he’s happy. He loves tunnels and strings, grooms his kitten friends, checks on the shyer girls, and can often be found quite literally draped over another kitten while sleeping. Nemo is still gaining confidence with heights and being held, preferring to be cuddled securely and close. He truly relies on other cats for reassurance and would love to be adopted with any of his foster friends, but most importantly, he needs another friendly cat in his new home to play with, learn from, and snuggle beside. Nemo is ready to be adopted into his forever home. One that will welcome into the family and keep him safely indoors.