JoJo

JoJo
Color: Smokey Black
Age: Born approx. June 2005
Gender: Neutered Male

History:
In early 2008, PAW received a call from a vet clinic.  Jojo had been brought in by his owner in severe distress due to a urinary blockage.  His owner requested he be euthanized.  As Jojo was originally a PAW cat, we did not want this to be his fate.  Bladder problems are fixable but, if not attended to, can lead to blockage which means the cat is unable to urinate.  This is a serious condition and requires immediate medical attention.  A blocked cat can die within hours.  Blockages happen as a result of crystals forming in the bladder which can eventually block the urethra.  It is a condition that builds up over time and has various causes such as food allergies, poor quality diet, not enough water intake and environmental stresses.  It is not unusual for de-clawed cats to have urinary problems.  Jojo’s vet was confident he could be unblocked and make a full recovery which he has.

Personality:
Cats without claws feel very vulnerable around other cats (for obvious reasons).  Claws are extremely important to cats and PAW believes that de-clawing should be illegal, just like it is in many countries around the world. De-clawed cats do best in single cat households.  Jojo is a sweet gentleman. His undercoat is white.  He is active, curious, playful and smart.  He loves to watch birds from the window.  He looks forward to his twice daily meals of canned food. Canned food is an excellent way for cats to get more water in their diet.  His favourite toy is a catnip bag.  In Jojo’s previous home, he was allowed to go outdoors.  Even for cats with claws, the outdoors can be a dangerous place.  In his foster home, it has taken him several months to get used to being indoors only.  Playing and grooming were good distractions when he became restless.  Jojo is a cat we would be willing to put in your home for a trial period.