Pumpkin's Profile

Hi, I’m Pumpkin!

From my foster volunteer: Hi, I’m Pumpkin, also known as Mr. Pumpkin or Pumpie. I have enjoyed being with my foster family, but I am most looking forward to meeting my Forever Family! My favourite activities include snuggling in someone’s arms, napping in a cozy bed, and playing with any toy I can pounce on! I love kick and cuddle toys the most, but anything on a string that lets me jump and pounce is also pretty fun. After play or a meal, I like a long cuddle with lots of chin rubs! I don’t really enjoy being around the resident cats in my foster home, so I need my own space. Fortunately, for now, I’m happy to be on a harness when I come out to play. My foster family says I’m great with the litter box and they love that I wipe my feet before I jump out. I’m a big guy ready to fill the arms and hearts of my new forever family!

The staff at the OHS call me a Co-pilot! Co-pilots thrive on being an involved family member, and will likely want to spend a good chunk of their time with you playing, chatting, training, and snoozing. They can handle alone time if you give them enough to do, and their favourite independent activities usually include exploring tunnels, perching by the window, playing with novel toys, and cozying up for a nap. But be ready, because these social kitties will be waiting for you! If you’re having guests over, you might find your Co-pilot at your side acting as your official greeter. And if you’re working around the house a Co-pilot might just want to help – keep an eye on your keyboard! Co-pilots may also be good candidates for harness training and leash walks outdoors. After living with a Co-pilot, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without one.

I do not like other cats.

I had a thin, short, or patchy coat while I was at the shelter. This could be from a variety of reasons, from a food allergy to skin condition or illness-but we don’t know for sure. I am currently doing well and my coat is growing in. It may continue to improve or I may need further diagnostics, treatment, or other care from a veterinarian.

I have excessive inflammation of my gums, possibly due to feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS). I will require regular veterinary check-ups to monitor this condition. It is possible I will require ongoing veterinary dental care under anesthesia to manage my condition.

My canine (fang) tooth is broken at the very tip. The tooth otherwise appears normal, but I will need to have it monitored regularly by a veterinarian and they may recommend extraction or root canal of the tooth in the future.

I have allergies.

I am currently relaxing in a foster home as I wait for my forever family. Please contact an adoptions staff to book an appointment to meet me!

If you are interested in setting up an appointment to adopt me, please complete an adoption application at https://ottawahumane.ca/adopt/adoption-application/. Please be advised that although we do offer on-the-spot-adoptions, this is dependent on appointment schedules and cannot be guaranteed.

Items you must have with you:


Proof of Address
Photo ID
Collar
Animal Carrier

A leash, collar and any of your other pet supply needs can be purchased at the time of adoption. We have an excellent selection of these items in our Buddy & Belle Boutique, and proceeds from your purchases support the animals at the OHS.