More about Ethan

Ethan is a six month old male kitten, up to date on vaccines and neutered. He needs to find a home with another playful cat friend. Here’s what his foster volunteer says about him:  How would you describe the cat's general personality? Ethan is very cute, but on the shyer side. He’s a sweet little baby who loves to play, but he needs to learn that he can trust humans. He has recently really started to come out of his shell and likes to play! Does the cat enjoy being pet? We’re getting there! When he's laying down on my bed, or snuggled in a cat tower cubby, he's become quite easy to calmly approach and finally let's me pet him. He’s starting to really make progress.   If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? He’s let us pet him when he's sleepy, he seems to like his back being pet. He has started to appreciate ear rubs too! He needs a gentle approach, but he does seem to enjoy back & head pets once he knows he's safe!  Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? We kinda don't know yet! He lets me touch his tail, paws, back, and ears so far!   Does the cat come on your lap? Not yet but his brother was a snuggle bug who was once just as shy, so I have a lot of hope that he will be a cuddly baby too.   Does the cat like to be held? Not yet! He squirms. But with enough patience, i know he'll be so snuggly.  Does the cat sleep in your bed? Yes, but he keeps a few feet of distance from the humans. He loooooves to snuggle my cats on the bed though. And he has started to let me pet him and even rub his little belly when he's on the bed!    Does the cat seek your attention? Not exactly but if I bring out catnip or a wand toy, he gets excited! He loves churu and will tentatively eat some from my hands haha. He follows me into the bathroom and seems to want me to pay attention to him sometimes, but mostly he just loves my other cats lol.  Does the cat like to play? Yes! Ethan is incredibly playful. He is spunky, sassy, and full of energy! He can make a game out of anything, and he does so very independently! What are the cat's favorite games and toys? Ethan loves wand toys! He'll play with one on his own, or with us, for hours if allowed haha. He loves anything with a string, and gets crazy zoomies every morning.  How vocal is the cat? Ethan likes to yell sometimes! He'll wander around just meowing occasionally lol. Its so cute, I think its him asking for attention but he’s a quirky little guy   What kinds of sounds does the cat make? He has a cute, sweet little baby meow! He churps and trills and makes funny little kitten noises when he pounces at things.  Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Yes, he has sisal scratcher towers that he loves immensely. He really likes to scratch!  Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes! Ethan is great with the litter box, and has been since I started fostering him.   What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? Is the cat picky about food? Any kind of kitten dry food is fine for him, and he loves fancy feast kitten pate.  What is the cat's favorite treat? He really loves churu! If the vibe is right, he'll even eat it right from me!  Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? No never!  Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Nope! Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? Honestly, surprisingly with how shy he is, no. He’s very chill and pretty calm even when he gets scared.  Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? Nope! He's very sweet.   To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? He’s a little fearful and will hide until he realizes the new person isn't leaving, or dangerous. Then he'll come out and do his normal kitten stuff. He’s been making so much progress though lately, and actually hasn't been hiding much at all around new people.    If you have observed the cat with other animals, please describe how they get on? Ethan loves cats so much. He even seems very interested in making friends with my dog! He's definitely social and friendly and playful with other animals. I think another playful cat would be his best friend. My younger boys and Ethan go crazy playing together!  Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? He’s goofy! He's honestly really goofy. He's so silly and loves to have fun. He's recently started attacking my feet when they hang off my bed and he's underneath it he can make anything into a game, he even tried dragging a balloon under my bed yesterday LOL    In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Ethan has such a cute, goofy personality. He’s a beautiful, sweet little guy. He just needs the right person and I KNOW he'll come out of his little shell. If you're wanting a gorgeous, unique, funny little kitty, but you're also willing to put in some work with socializing them, Ethan is perfect for you. He will be the best cat, I just know it. He just needs a little help getting there! I think Ethan just needs someone who sees his potential. He seems to discover himself more and more every day, and I promise that putting in the work is SO worth it with him. I've had him since Halloween, and watching him grow, loving him, teaching him how to trust... its been amazing. If you love an "underdog", you'll love Ethan.   What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? Ethan is quite shy and skittish, as mentioned. But every day he seems to become a little bit braver, a little bit more confident. He just needs the right person to show him it’s okay to be friends with humans. And to really teach him how to accept love. He’s a perfect little boy who just needs time, and patience.