Miko

Miko
Color: Black and White
Age: Born June 21, 2007
Gender: Neutered Male

History:
Miko was adopted from PAW as a nine week old kitten.  In January, 2009, he was taken to a veterinary clinic suffering from a urinary blockage.  His people did not want to pay for his veterinary care and so decided to end his life. PAW was contacted and, of course, opted to save Miko’s life (which also meant PAW had to cover all the veterinary costs).  Urinary blockages are life-threatening but treatable.  Blockages develop over a period of time and are the result of feeding poor quality food, not ensuring the cat is drinking enough water and/or not attending to stresses the cat may be reacting to in the home.  Miko recuperated in a foster home that was able to provide all the right stuff: appropriate food, a quiet sanctuary, a drinking fountain and above all, kindness.  He made a full recovery both physically and emotionally. 

Personality:
Miko’s foster mom has a lot to say about this wonderful young cat:  “Miko is curious and playful, exploring every shopping bag and box that comes into the house.  He comes running when he hears the laser pointer being picked up no matter where he is. He spends hours at the windows, watching for birds, chattering excitedly when he spots one.  He also enjoys chasing and wrestling with the other PAW cat in his foster home (Lincoln). Miko is intelligent and responds well to spoken requests.  He prefers brief visits on a lap as opposed to long cuddles but he loves to be close to his people.  He follows his foster mom around the house, supervising her housework and spends most of the night on the bed curled at her feet.  In the morning, Miko climbs under the bed covers and snuggles close to her chest for a few minutes.  He has a wonderful, rumbling purr.”  Miko drinks lots of water from a cat fountain and enjoys a dripping faucet too.  There are a few things that Miko is a little intimidated by – being followed too closely, the doorbell and large men initially (he went on to very much enjoy foster dad’s company).