The status of Nefertiti Queen Of Hearts was

last posted on 10/29/24 by

Animal Network of Orange County

Female Cat, Maine Coon

Maine Coon / Ragdoll / Mixed (Long Coat)

Description:

In Waiting, Just For You!Animal lovers can’t imagine abandoning or neglecting a pet, but it happens all the time. Thanks to a neighbor that shared Nefertiti’s abandonment story she was trapped and rescued from the neighborhood after 9 months living on the street. According to the neighbor, Nefertiti was loved and had a stable home until her life changed when her owner passed away. The daughter neglected to take Nefertiti and left her to fend for herself. Nefertiti has a Siamese Maine Coon-Look. Here is some information about the breed mix: https://www.catster.com/cat-breeds/siamese-maine-coon-mix/ Nefertiti LOVES to open drawers and doors. She has a drawer that she likes to open and then crawls BEHIND the draw. It is very cute, but it is also hard to find her if she inside the drawer. Nefertiti is such a pretty cat. Having long hair means that she needs brushing, and she likes it but doesn't like de-shedding combs. You may want to invest some funds in regular grooming, or know that she can become overstimulated and usually shows body language warning that she may nip to let you she’s had enough. If she becomes matted, she will need to be sedated at the vet to be shaved. She looks really cute in a “lion's cut”. One of her very cute and quirky things is making a tent out of a blanket and she gets inside to snuggle up. She will ask for petting and likes being close, but she’s not a lap cat. She’ll only walk around in your lap to be petted and is not interested in sitting down to lounge. There is one bad habit she has that is very cute! She politely sits next to the table when you’re eating at looks up at you and stares like a dog wanting a treat. She never jumps up on the table or tries to take food, but is intensely interested. Nefertiti has lived with other cats in the “rescue house” before she was fostered. However, after living in her foster home she’s enjoying all of the attention! She just looks out the window at cats outside. She has NOT been around children. We thing an adult home is best because she can be startled by loud noises, or get anxious if there is a disruption in her environment when workman come in. Nefertiti enjoys kick toys with catnip in them. She throws them around the house. Being alone while you work isn’t an issue for her as she enjoys her alone time, but she’s happy to see you come home after work. If there is a guest that visits, she will initially hide, but warms up to the guests if the house is quiet. It took her about a week to adjust and start interacting in her foster home and was fully settled in in about two weeks. Nefertiti would do well with mature owners that can let her have her own space. She understands the word, “No” if she jumps up on the counter. If you have interest in Nefertiti, email: [email protected] and tell us a little about yourself, your family, or other people and pets in the home. If you've had pets before tell us about them and where they are now. You can also text 949-759-3646. There is a 2-hour pet parenting consultation that is part of every adoption. You can learn how to introduce your new pet to existing pets, learn how to teach house manners and learn how to make cats happy and command train your pet and how to encourage your cat to be more affectionate. The most expensive costs associated with pet ownership is the veterinary expenses. In the feline consultation you will learn the symptoms of diseases, too. It can save the life of your pet and save your bank account, too! The microchip registration is included in the placement fee and the animals come with a 30 day heath commitment and return policy. Our network promotes adopting kittens in pairs and makes available a four month payment plan. Our animals live in private homes with people that love them. We specialize in “pet-quality”, friendly, sociable cats and kittens and represent “Good Samaritans” in re-homing lost pets whose owners could not be found and private parties whose pets need new homes. The founder of Animal Network of Orange County, DiAnna Pfaff-Martin, is very particular about the quality of the animals, vitamins, proper diet and veterinary medical care. Feral kittens are tamed to “pet quality” and rescue cats that are shy are disclosed and termed, “rescue quality” with a lower placement fee. Most kittens in O.C. these days are born feral (wild without human touch since birth). Feral kittens left untamed can grow up and be skittish and hide. These kitties can be a challenge to get to the vet or even to touch for anyone besides their caregiver. People who have adopted feral kittens often describe their behavior as jumpy and maybe having been abused. It’s what the organization does with the animals after they have been trapped and rescued from the outdoors that makes the difference in a quality animal. People believe that adopting the smallest kitten means they can raise the perfect animal. This is simply not true as most people are gone from the home for long hours and are not experts in the field of taming wild animals. Adopting an adult animal that has been well-loved and has known behaviors and a personality that the caregiver can tell you about is what all should consider. Almost anyone would add a cute kitten into their home, yet 90% of adult cats- and even kittens older than 4 months- entering the municipal shelter systems are put to death because people are seeking the tiny ones.