Three cats took refuge in my garage last August during Hurricane Harvey.  Two were very young kittens, the third an adult male the orphaned kittens had attached themselves to.  Though the kittens were constantly underfoot, the adult was tolerant and sweet with them.  (This is remarkable behavior for an adult male cat; I’ve never seen it before.)

 I named the adult male ‘Kitty Carson’ as I was reading a book about Kit Carson at the time.  I’ve cared for him since the storm.  For the last few months he has spent nights in my house, days outside.  He is one of the most remarkable cats I have ever known – and I have known very many cats (I am the Crazy Cat Man of Seabrook).  Never have I known a more affectionate and loving cat.

 He is ready for a permanent home.  I would like to keep him, but with five cats already, two with special needs, I have all that a single person can handle.

 Below is a video of Kit Carson.  He is a very handsome cat: medium length coat with beautiful ticked tabby markings of charcoal and brown; green eyes and a long, leonine nose.  He is a lean 17 pounds, and about 5 or 6 years old.  He arrived already neutered, and I have taken him in for all his shots and have the records for those.  He is very well behaved – uses a scratching post and litter box reliably.  He is very healthy, but is FIV+, which is not a threat to people or to his long-term health.

He vocalizes occasionally, mostly when he needs attention, but is not noisy.  He is calm, playful at times, and mostly calm around my other cats.

His most remarkable quality is his love of affection.  I have never known a cat more deeply affectionate, or with a greater fondness for being held, petted and cuddled – the video will give you an idea.  He was clearly socialized at an early age, and by someone who cared deeply for him and understands cats.  He loves to be close to me, especially to rub his face against mine.  He often uses his front paws to hug my neck or face.  He has no petting threshold.  He enjoys laying in my lap, and picks up and carries easily (and enjoys it).

 He will make an exceptional cat companion for the right person or people.  The best home for him will be one where he gets plenty of attention and affection.  Someone who wants an attentive, affectionate cat would enjoy him most.

 I think he would do best in a relatively quiet home.  I have not seen him around children or dogs, so I don’t know how he would adapt to them.

 The person who adopts him will gain a most remarkable cat.  However, you should be prepared to be patient with him, as it may take a few days for him to feel safe and secure.  It took me several days to gain his trust.  Once I did, however, he immediately bonded with me and very much craves my company.  This quality will transfer to another person who is patient with him.

I want him to have a very good home, and will be careful who I let him go to.  A cat this wonderful and affection deserves people who will be equally good for him.

 If you are interested, or have questions about Kitty Carson, please leave a comment and to this post, with means of contact, or PM me through the Nextdoor application.  Now enjoy the video of Mr. Carson (and try to ignore the ugly old guy with him).