Paco

Paco was found outside, in an area where cats were being chased away and were in danger. On his first visit to the vet, he surprised everyone: he behaved impeccably, could be easily moved from one cage to another, and sat quietly whilst having his blood and stool tests, being treated for parasites and receiving his jabs. He takes his tablets easily with his food, is very cooperative and easy to handle.

He gets on brilliantly with other cats — whether outdoors or in foster care, there hasn’t been a single cat he hasn’t made friends with. He is a calm and docile tomcat, but he isn’t yet used to human contact. He lets himself be stroked and picked up, and even purrs, but he doesn’t seek affection on his own initiative, and sometimes he hisses.

He has never been aggressive, just a bit vocal at times, as life in a home and human attention are completely new to him. Paco is currently living in foster care alongside other cats, which is why his progress in gaining confidence is slower, as the human’s attention is divided. He would certainly come out of his shell much more quickly if he were placed in a dedicated foster home or directly with a permanent family. Paco can, without a doubt, win anyone’s heart.

The fact that he is well-behaved at the vet, has never been aggressive and is particularly friendly towards other cats – and is not at all possessive about his food, even though he has gone hungry in the past – is a promising start. We hope that these qualities will be enough for the right person to come along and give him the chance to show his true personality.

Behind his cautious demeanour lies a tomcat who longs for a home where he can feel safe, put his past hardships behind him and discover what stability means: a regular meal, a warm bed and the love of a family. Paco has enormous potential to become the ideal cat if he is given a little time and understanding. He has pleasantly surprised us so far and will certainly continue to do so.