Day 9 of the 12 Adoptable Pets of the Holiday Season...Sunny & Pickles are available through the Annex Cat Rescue! (Must be adopted together)

Annex Cat Rescue is a 100% volunteer charity dedicated to addressing the plight of homeless cats in the Greater Toronto Area by:

• Humanely trapping homeless kittens and abandoned or stray adult cats for placement in our foster and adoption program
• Feeding and providing medical care for community cats in designated colonies
• Curbing population growth in those colonies through trapping, spaying/neutering, and vaccinating
• Educating the public on the compassionate treatment of homeless cats and responsible pet ownership
• Improving urban environments through community cooperation

Annex Cat Rescue is a proud member of the Toronto Feral Cat TNR Coalition.
https://annexcatrescue.ca/

Meet Sunny: A Spunky, Shy, and Loving Feline Friend!

Sunny is a spirited one-year-old cat, full of personality and charm. Raised feral in a garage, he tends to be shy around strangers but reveals his goofy, playful side once he feels comfortable. This orange ball of energy loves pets, adores catnip, and insists on a clean litter box. Sunny has been litter trained from day one and only has accidents if his box isn't clean enough.

He enjoys a diet of both dry and wet food and is a fan of treats. While he drinks water like any other cat, sometimes boredom prompts him to play in it. Sunny is quite vocal when he's in a playful mood, meowing to his sister and the world around him. He loves to chase, hunt, and zoom around the house.

Building trust with Sunny takes time, but once you have it, he's incredibly affectionate. He loves wrapping himself around his foster mom's legs and asking for cuddles. Though still shy around strangers and other household members, he's slowly improving with continued exposure. Despite his initial nervousness, Sunny has never growled, bitten, or scratched. He may hiss when scared, but it's always just a small, harmless sound.

Sunny has adapted well to his foster mom's sleep schedule, sleeping through the night in her room. His days are a balanced mix of play and rest. While he generally loves his cat carrier, he becomes challenging to manage when it's time for a vet visit.

Sunny shares a strong bond with his sister, Pickles, whose sweet and shy nature perfectly complements his spicy attitude. He gets along well with other cats in the house, initially pushy but quickly adjusting to their body language. He's also fine with the household dog, though sometimes a bit nervous around him.

Given his shy disposition, Sunny would thrive in a quiet, relaxed home without small children. He needs a patient family willing to understand his hesitancy and give him the time he needs to open up and show his true, loving nature.

Like all ACR cats, Sunny has been treated for fleas and parasites and is up-to-date on vaccines.

Sunny must be adopted with Pickles.

Meet Pickles: A Sweet and Shy Feral Rescue with a Heart for Food!

Pickles is a one-year-old rescue with a gentle soul and a love for food. Though shy and timid around most people, she has warmed up to her foster mom and enjoys butt scratches, especially around dinner time. Food is the key to gaining her trust, but be careful not to leave your plate unattended, as her feral instincts might prompt her to steal your meal. Despite this, Pickles has never jumped on kitchen counters or shown food aggression towards other cats or dogs.

While hesitant about physical affection, Pickles loves being near her humans. She often sits just out of reach, keeping a watchful eye and enjoying your presence. When in the mood, she appreciates scratches on her bum but prefers to avoid touches around her neck and head. Pickles is bonded with her spunky brother, Sunny, forming a perfect pair that complement each other. With the heart of a hunter, she delights in chasing toy mice, wand toys, and is an expert fly catcher.

Pickles enjoys a diet of both dry and wet food and has a particular fondness for CatIt treats. While she likes catnip, she doesn't indulge as much as her brother does. Most of her day is spent relaxing, but she also loves exploring the house, and discovering new smells and sights.

Though she can see with both eyes, one eye has some cloudiness, and both eyes occasionally run. Daily L-lysine and probiotic supplements help manage this condition. She also has an extremely long tail that adds to her whimsical charm.

Pickles gets along well with other cats and adores her foster's female cat, purring whenever she's around. She is also fine with dogs, though sometimes a bit nervous. Due to her shy nature, Pickles would thrive in a calm home without small children. She needs patient owners who understand how to familiarize themselves with a nervous cat without pushing her boundaries. While people sometimes scare her, she has never shown any aggression, only letting out silent hisses when nervous. Her meows are rare and almost silent as well.

Pickles is prone to upper respiratory infections and sometimes requires supplements to help boost her immune system. She has scarring in one eye, which is likely due to a previous injury, but her sight is not affected. Like all ACR cats, Pickles has been treated for fleas and parasites and is up-to-date on vaccines.

Pickles must be adopted with Sunny.

To find out more, check out Pickle's Page & Sunny's Page!