Hercules

Hi! My name is Hercules, but my foster family calls me Dexter for some reason.

I’m a gorgeous kitty with big, beautiful eyes, a curious personality, and an awesome meow that sounds a lot like a bird (and sometimes a rubber chicken—especially when there’s food coming)!

When my brother, Helios, and I first arrived at our foster home, we were very scared of humans. We spent our first weeks huddled together and hiding. With time, patience, and the companionship of the resident foster cat, our confidence slowly grew, and we discovered that people—and life outside our hiding spots—weren’t so scary after all!

Helios was a little braver than me and gradually became comfortable with pets, being handled, and even curling up on laps. After watching him, I started letting the humans pet me too. I soon discovered how wonderful it felt and now seek them out for pets! I even jump up for lap naps and cuddle against my foster mom’s legs at night. I’m SO proud of myself, and so are my foster parents!

I LOVE toys, especially wand toys—I can jump impressively high! I also enjoy chasing balls and I’m quite the soccer player. Wrestling and playing with the other cats is another favourite pastime, and when I’m ready to relax, you’ll often find me lounging in a sunny spot.

I’m also super curious! I’ll sit and stare at you no matter what you’re doing, and I have to investigate anything new that comes into the house. If it’s shiny, you can bet I’ll be carrying it around in my mouth.

I’m still a little reactive to sudden noises and movements, so I may get jumpy and run, but I quickly realize I’m safe and come right back.

A friendly, confident cat companion may help me feel more comfortable, although I could potentially be happy as an only cat. And if you happen to be looking for a pair, I absolutely adore my brother, Helios (and so would you).

I’m looking for a special home where my people will let me set the pace and give me the patience and encouragement I need to keep building my confidence. I may or may not be an instant lap cat, but I’m a wonderfully sweet, playful kitty who has already come a long way. Watching me continue to blossom will be incredibly rewarding!

Come meet me and see if you can earn yourself a spot in my very exclusive circle of trust!

Love, Hercules