Rescue:

Merlot’s story as told by his foster: A barn near our house, located on the edge of a small town,
was torn down in the Fall of 2022. The resident barn cats quickly had to find new homes in the
immediate area and one calico female cat, Tawny, took up residence in the forest near our
home. Periodically we would see her, but she would dart out of sight as soon as she realized
she was spotted. In mid-November, she arrived with her five kittens, all about four weeks old at
the time. They quickly took up residence under our neighbour’s deck and eventually caused
the feral outdoor cats to leave their outside shelters. With the weather being wet and cold, we
knew we needed to bring them indoors and allow the heated cat houses to be used for the
cats who needed them. Tawny and her litter were rescued the night before the November snow
fall and were taken safe and sound inside.

Personality:

Merlot was born mid-October and is a brave and curious kitten. He was the first one to investigate his new surroundings and made sure it was safe for the rest of the family. He is playful,
loves to run across the room and can be found sleeping with his brothers and sister. He will
climb on your lap for attention, especially when you have a cat tube open. He is very much
motivated by food. He plays well with his siblings, loves toys and often can be found on the cat
tree. Merlot is ready to be adopted into his forever home. One that will welcome him into the
family and keep him safely.