Biography
Pokey is a 10 year old Maine Coon mix. He has a big personality to match his big frame and even bigger coat. I like to call him my grumpy old man cat because he has grown up with children, cats and dogs, and he doesnt have time for their shenanigans. He would much rather be the only animal. He doesn't socialize much with his fellow cats, and doesn't care much for dogs. He really prefers his humans. He will come ask for attention, food or water. Often trotting ahead of you and/or meowing at you loudly to show you what he wants. He is an intelligent, quiet (mostly), lovable old man of a cat. He does tend to get a little nippy if he is asking for something, and you ignore him! He loves being outside, or sitting in windows, he does have a bad habit of pushing out window screens if he wants to go out and is told no. He has never been out of sight when he is outside, and has his front claws removed. Which for safety reasons he shouldn't be allowed to roam far. He does get stressed out pretty easily, hence why we haven't been into the vet in awhile. Change will be hard for him but if he can find a loving home dedicated to him and only him he would be very happy.
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