max

Just look at that face! Max is a handsome 4-year-old tabby with gorgeous green-gold eyes, bold markings, magnificent whiskers—and a story of resilience written all over him.

For part, if not all, of his life, Max lived outdoors. Life wasn’t easy. He had to find his own food, compete with other outdoor and feral cats, and he may not always have had positive experiences with people. When he was rescued, Max was found injured with what appeared to be a broken arrow or stick in his back. Today, his injury has healed, he has been neutered and vaccinated, he’s looking healthier—and he’s discovered that life indoors can be pretty good.
In just 4 months with his foster, Max has made remarkable progress.
The frightened, anxious cat who first arrived now loves being pet and has discovered the joy of head, cheek and chin scratches. Once he feels safe with you, he’ll even come over asking for more, and come looking for cuddles in bed!
And Max has plenty to say! He’s a wonderfully vocal boy who greets his caretakers with chatter, as though he’s asking, “Where have you been?” He enjoys being nearby and will follow you from room to room to keep up with the action. And as you can see from his photos, this former outdoor survivor is getting pretty good at lounging around and enjoying the comforts of indoor life.
Max is still learning one very important lesson: food will always be there.
After spending some of his life never knowing when his next meal would come—or whether another cat might get to it first—Max can understandably become anxious at mealtime. Sometimes he’ll reach with his paw because his survival instincts still tell him, “Get the food while you can!”
His foster is patiently teaching him something completely new:
You don’t have to grab it, Good Boy. This meal is yours. No one is going to take it away.
And Max is learning. He’s already made great progress in a short amount of time, and now loves being pet, cuddling, and treats from both his favorite humans and any visitors. The quickest way to this boy’s heart is treats and pets!
Behind those beautiful eyes is a Good Boy who has discovered that hands can bring pets instead of fear, that a soft place is meant for sleeping, that meals arrive every day, and that humans can be friends.
Max hasn’t always had the easiest life, and he’s looking for a human who will give him what he needs to simply be a cat, and is willing to provide him with plenty of attention and scratches!"