Although Milo is the picture of health and cheekiness today, when PETAâs fieldworkers met him, he was struggling just to breathe. Like so many homeless kittens born into a harsh life outdoors, he had contracted a particularly nasty upper respiratory infection. Left untreated, these infections cause catsâ eyes and noses to fill with mucusâand can even be deadlyâbut Milo happened to be in the right place at the right time.
PETA got him the veterinary care he sorely needed, and after spending some time recuperating in a foster home, Milo is on the mend. Now heâs setting his freshly clear sights on finding the perfect permanent family.
Donât let his tragic origin story fool youâMilo is a one-cat comedy routine. Heâll play with almost anything, but he especially loves wand toys and vertical scratching posts. Lately, he keeps his foster guardian in stitches with his impersonation of a dog, playing fetch by picking up small toys and carrying them around in his mouth. Just donât expect him to give them back anytime soonâhe plays for keeps!
Speaking of dogs, Milo wouldnât mind going to a home with a gentle canine friend. But he particularly enjoys the companionship of other catsâplaying and snuggling with everyone he meetsâand would love to team up with a feline sibling or two.
Not one to leave anybody out, Milo is also very affectionate with humans. He does have one requirement, thoughâthat you let him sleep in bed with you and make âbiscuitsâ on all your softest blankets. He just flew in from North Carolina, and boy, are his arms tired! (OK, his jokes could use some workshopping.) And despite his past respiratory issues, he promises not to snore ⊠much.
As if Milo didnât have enough hobbies, he also loves watching cat TVâYouTube channels made just for cats. Squirrels, birds, miceâyou name it! A squirrel, a chipmunk, and a woodpecker walk into a barâwait, youâve heard that one before? Darn.
Could you use a little of Miloâs cat humor in your life? E-mail [email protected] to learn more!
Source: Peta.org