Teemo was rescued by PAW in early 2006 when he was about four months old. He and his sister Teegan came into PAW's foster system at the same time. Both were little strays. Teemo was shyer than his sister so he stayed in his foster home a couple of months longer before being placed in the adoption centre PAW had at the time. After a short stay there, Teemo was adopted into what we trusted would be his permanent home. In August, 2010, PAW was informed by his current guardian (unbeknown to PAW, he had been given away to someone else) that Teemo was being returned.

Personality:

Teemo's last home was also a children's day-home. Little childrens' energy can be quite frightening for a cat that hasn't grown up around small children. In a case like that, cats cope best when provided with safety zones where they can eat, sleep and use their litter box without being disturbed. Patience is the key, both for the children and for the pets. A sensitive cat like Teemo needs special consideration when living in a busy environment like a day-home.

Let us consider all the changes our big, handsome Teemo has gone through in his life so far: abandoned, placed in a foster home, moved to an adoption centre, adopted, given away, returned to PAW and now in another temporary situation. Some cats adapt quickly; others need time to build trust - it is always worth the time and effort. Even with all these changes in his life, Teemo soon began to communicate his desire for affection to his foster mom. He twirls and talks and, as is often the case with shy cats, chose bed-time to get to know her better. If the bed wasn't already a little crowded, he would stay there all night. When there's a quiet moment, Teemo will also accept an invitation to sit on your lap. The cats in his foster home accepted Teemo in a reasonably short period of time. He posed no threat to the hierarchy. In his previous home, he had a close relationship with another cat and also lived companionably with the resident dog.

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Yes, he's a big guy (tall and a large frame):