Shy  but mellow and sweet. He likes the company of other cats and I’d frequently find him snuggled up with one of his colony buddies when I’d  feed the colony. He is very cautious but I believe he will be a great indoor cat

Snookie is a community cat I trapped and neutered days ago. He has Cerebellar Hypoplasia so he is uncoordinated and unsteady and was recently attacked by something and required some wound care which he received at the neuter appointment. He is not safe to live on the streets with his colony. I’ve been feeding him since last summer along with about 10 other ferals, and he’s used to eating at my side where I keep the other cats away while he eats

He is gentle and shy, likes the company of other cats. Due to being a special needs cat he probably wouldn’t do well with small kids as he is easily frightened. I hope this will decrease as he gets familiar with being indoors and starts to feel safe in his new home. He likes other cats. He seems to be interested in playing but until now hasn’t had much experience. He will need some time initially to become fully socialized

He has Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH). That is a birth defect where the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for balance and coordination, has not fully developed.  It is not a disease and does not get worse. He has a head tremor which is more noticeable when he’s nervous, and a funny straight leg ‘goose step’ walk, but he can move fast when he’s motivated. He would benefit from small modifications (raised water and food bowls, deeper litter box). Other than that he’s healthy and sweet and perfect for someone with a little patience to socialize him and maybe with a friendly cat buddy or two. He was just seen by a vet, de wormed, got FVRCP and rabies vaccines, flea treatment and neutered

Snookie is currently living in San Jose, CA 95121

Please note:

• Snookie is a Special Needs cat.
• Snookie needs a home with no young children.
• Indoor only
• Snookie is not a Peninsula CatWorks cat, so do not contact us about him. We cannot vouch for his personality or health status. For more information, or to meet Snookie, please fill out an application form and his caregiver will contact you in 24-48 hours.