Turkish Van Cats Available for Adoption

Meet the sweetest goofball Gus! He is a 4.5 year old Domestic Medium Hair cat with Turkish Van characteristics and coloring who loves couch cuddles and fuzzy blanket snuggles. Gus originally was rescued by East Dallas Kitty Club in October of 2021 as one of forty cats and kittens rescued from a hoarding situation.

Gus is a calm kitty with a gentle temperament. He has bursts of playful energy where he will chirp and dart around with joy but mostly enjoys lounging and making biscuits in his fuzzy cat bed. He gets along great with other cats and small dogs although he takes things slowly when heâ€ÂTMs acclimating to a new space.

He has limited vision in his right eye which is enlarged due to fluid build up and high pressure but it doesnâ€ÂTMt slow him down one bit. You can regularly find him nestled at the top of his cat tree! He lives with his older kitty sister Marlowe and two foster chiweenie siblings. While he becomes friends with everyone overtime I think he will adapt quickest to a quiet home with a patient and experienced pet owner. He is litterbox trained and easy to love but slow to come out of his shell.

Gusâ€ÂTM owner lost their job this past summer and was forced to move in with a family who have large dogs who love to chase cats. This has been a very stressful environment for Gus and one that putâ€ÂTMs his safety at risk. He has lived with a foster friend for the last 8 months but they are moving away from the city. We want to find Gus a loving owner who will open their home up to him and give him a safe space and all the loving he deserves!

Gus is the sweetest little loverboy who just needs someone to share his love with! Adopt Gus today!

This pet is participating in the Dallas Pets Alive rehoming program. All of the medical, behavioral and other information about this pet was provided by the petâ€ÂTMs owner. Dallas Pets Alive encourages all adopters to verify the information prior to adoption. Please note that Dallas Pets Alive (DPA) is acting as intermediary to connect prospective adopters with individuals wanting to rehome their pets. DPA is not liable for any information provided about this pet and the adoption transaction is purely between the pet owners and adopter. DPA is not responsible for any damages, injuries, or adoption returns as a result of any adoption transaction. DPA! is not responsible or liable for any animals involved in its New Digs program. DPA! acts solely as a facilitator of adoption between the animalâ€ÂTMs surrenderer and potential adopter and makes no claims as to the accuracy of the animalâ€ÂTMs medical or behavioral history provided by the surrenderer.

The Turkish Van is a striking and intelligent breed known for its unique semi longhaired coat, colored mainly in white with distinct markings on the head and tail. Originating from the Lake Van region in Turkey, these cats are highly energetic, playful, and sociable, forming strong bonds with their human families. Renowned for their love of water, Turkish Vans are excellent swimmers and enjoy splashing around. Their affectionate nature and lively personality make them a popular choice for families seeking an active and engaging feline companion.

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