'Spicy' Cat Rescued From High-Kill Shelter Will Add Eccentricity To Any Adoptive Family

Some cats like to sleep, some lay in the window watching birds flutter by, and others may find a nice box to sit in. However, some cats want to be the star of the show, like Bojangles, a debonair divo with a penchant for early morning face purrs.

A few months ago, Bojangles and four of his siblings were rescued in Pender County, North Carolina, from what those in the rehoming and adoption sphere call a "high-kill" shelter. In fact, he was one of over a dozen stray furry friends that were set for euthanasia days later to make room in the shelter, all of which were saved by Meow Stories, a Virginia cat rescue group.

Story written by Alex Lemieux.

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Bojangles is now ten weeks old and is finishing his final round of Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia (FVRCP) immunizations to become available for adoption. Kate Balow, the founder of Meow Stories, explained that she makes sure each kitten that comes into her care gets a series of shots to build immunity from the range of viruses that can be picked up by unsuspecting cats and owners from public areas.

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Although any kitten may have their preference for its forever home, none seem to take the opportunity and run with it as Bojangles does.

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"He's a character, that's for sure," Kate said. Let's say, Bojangles is a bit of an authoritative cat.

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He requires that you love him, which means knowing that he's the boss around the house. Any family with a few adult cats that need to be whipped into shape—even if they're much larger—would welcome Bojangles. He loves showing anyone within eyesight how fast and strong he is in the effort to organize any makeshift posse he's around.

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Cuddling with humans is also a must. Bojangles doesn't like to wait if you don't grab him up in time. He'll take it upon himself to climb up into your arms by digging his claws into your legs to get there. Kate explained that Bojangles' future cat parent "must be a jeans wearer…or you risk the murder mittens giving your skin a good slice." Yet, it's all done out of love and excitement.

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Supper should be served promptly at 7:00 p.m. If it's not, you'll get an earful from Bojangles. Kate explained he'll "scream his head off" and climb all over you until he gets his wet food.
"They have an internal clock," she said. "They know."

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Despite his rebellious nature, when Bojangles retires for the night, one of his favorite things is cuddling up beside you in bed for a good night's sleep, but he must have his own pillow space. However, he doesn't run on the same schedule as others. Kate emphasized via personal experience that his new owners must appreciate "4:00 a.m. wake-up face purrs."

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"He insists that he must check his human is still alive at this ungodly hour followed by several pets before he goes back to sleep," she expressed. "I'll hug him and pet him a bit, and he'll settle down for everyone to go back to bed."

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Bojangles' exciting ways of showing his love prove he's a very people-oriented cat. As he looks to be adopted soon, whoever adds him to their home is sure to feel his free-spirited affection.

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