Today’s adorable adoptable is Bushler, a beautiful, four-year-old ginger boy who was originally rescued as a semi-feral kitten from the woods next to a convenience store. He was adopted when young but then returned to Candy’s Cats for being too shy. Just like many cats, he isn’t confident in a new home, and he needs time to adjust to a new environment. Once he is comfortable with you, he’ll follow you around the house and loves to be petted.
As a shy cat, he won’t climb onto your lap by himself, but if you put him there and pet him, he will let you hear his best purr. He is most active in the evenings,when you’re most likely to see him play with a toy mouse or give the scratching post a good workout.
Bushler is a special boy because he has stomatitis and allergies to some grasses and foods. His stomatitis meant that he had to have all of his teeth pulled, and he sometimes gets mouth ulcers from a feline herpes virus infection, but don’t worry, he loves to eat soft food! He takes a supplement for his stomatitis to keep it under control.
He’s a great self-groomer and keeps himself looking good for the ladies. He needs an extra helping hand once a week with a sponge or damp towel bath to prevent his saliva from discoloring his beautiful fur.
Although he is an indoor cat, Bushler loves to lounge in sunbeams, and his favorite spot in his foster home is in the windowsill watching the cat TV or sitting on the stairs where he can see what his happening all over the household.
Bushler is good with the other cats in his foster home, and he doesn’t mind dogs. Visit Bushler’s Petfinder page where you can squee over his kitten photo and contact Candy’s Cats to learn more about how this sweet boy may be a good fit for your family.
Sparkle says
Poor Bushler – people sometimes don’t realize that cats from feral situations take an extra long time to adjust to a new home, but once they do, they are perfectly awesome! I hope he finds understanding new humans soon.
Mark's Mews says
TBT here: The world is filled with adoptaple cats. After a year of hissy-fights between Ayla and Iza (even using Feliway), and the calm that ensued after Marley arrived, there is no way I am going to chance upsetting the household peace.
I feel for all the unhomed cats, I really do. And if I could know for sure that a new one wouldn’t upset that balance, I would add that cat to my house. But that can’t be known ahead of time.
My hopes to all of them…
The Island Cats says
Bushler is so handsome. We purr that he finds the purrfect home.
Fuzzy Tales says
Aw, what a handsome fellow. He’s had a hard go of it, and we’re purring he finds a wonderful and true forever home.
Fur Everywhere says
He is adorable, and it sounds like his special needs are very manageable! I really hope someone gives this sweet mancat a second chance at a loving forever home!
Hannah and Lucy says
We would love to be able to hear that Bushler has been adopted.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
madi and mom says
Sweet Bushler….we hope and purr you find just the RIGHT home very soon….you are a special kitty!
Hugs madi your bfff
MamaLisa says
What a sweetie-pie! I’d never heard of cat saliva discoloring furs… We pray he finds his special forever home.
~MamaLisa
The Florida Furkids says
What a handsome ManCat! We hope Bushler gets the purrfect forever home soon.
The Florida Furkids
Colehaus Cats says
Bushler, you are so handsome! We’ll send out special adoption purrs so that all families know you are looking for your forever home! PURRS… And thank you for coming over to help celebrate Pia and Dexter’s love anniversary today!
Angel AbbyGrace says
Bushler is such a handsome ginger. WE sure do hope that is forever home opens up quickly. For all he’s been through he sure does deserve one.
Mark at DBDT says
Wonderful picture of Bushler in the window. Thanks for such an informational post and I hope he finds a home soon.
Brian Frum says
He sure is most handsome and snuggly adorable. We sure hope his real forever home finds him soon.
Cats of Wildcat Woods says
We hope the right family takes you home soon.
Whisppy says
Bushler is very handsome and we hope he gets adopted soon. He’s one very special boy!
William says
Aw, shy kidlets just need extra time and patience. I hope he finds a forever home soon.
Dogs N Pawz says
He’s precious! Will share.
Sue says
What a beautiful boy! Sharing.
Marty the Manx says
Bushler, hope that someone special will understand that you just need a little extra time and patience. Purring and praying that you find your furrever home soon.
Marty and Mom