Have you ever had that joyful experience of finally getting a shy cat to lean into petting with love? If so, Merlyn and Bubo are looking for an adopter just like you!
These sweet floofs came to Happy Cats when they were found struggling to survive outside in the cold after being abandoned in Cheyenne Cañon. They came in separately but we reintroduced them and they’ve been inseparable since.
Dark charcoal Merlyn is the smaller one, and big brother Bubo has striking eyes—one yellow, and one gold! He has a frostbitten ear from that harsh first winter. They have long luscious locks just like their Maine Coon cousins, only without the fancy papers.
Merlyn may start out a little bit shy, but she’s a Kitty Secretary at heart. She’ll often be right at the door for you when you get home, and she’ll always be up for pets and scritchies. She’s a sweet girl with a sweet purr who loves her people.
Bubo also used to be shy, but just like Merlyn, now he gets very excited to see his friends! Both kitties love to greet their favorite people with rubs and headbonks. When you sit down on the floor with them, they are ready to hop in laps even before you get seated, purrfect little Snuggle Bunnies! Like his sister Merlyn, he loves to be petted and loved on once he gets to know you.
Playtime is the best way to their hearts as they have so much fun they forget to be afraid. They love rugs! They love to roll on them and look for toys underneath. Just get out the Cat Dancer or fleece snakes and watch both of them spring into action.
They are one of the most bonded pairs we’ve ever met, always cuddling and grooming each other. Brushing is one of their favorite things, which is great because they have a lot of floof! They will come to you for regular brushing, purring all the while. They are both clicker trained to come to their names.
Both cats love to snuggle up on high shelves, so will appreciate some catification so they can do that at their new home. They come with a cat tree that will help them feel safe in their new room.
Because of their early experiences with humans, they will need a family with extra patience, willing to let them blossom at their own pace. They’ll do best in a home with no small children or other animals.
Merlyn and Bubo will do best if their new family visits them at least twice to get to know them before they go home. They will need at least 1 month in their Safe Room to make sure they bond with their new family and are confident before they start to learn about the rest of the house.
As TLC kitties, they also come with extra training to help them continue to blossom, a top-loading carrier each, a pet cam to help you monitor them for their extra Safe Room time, and their toys and beds, 3 months of food/litter/treats, up to 1 year of professional behavioral counseling if needed. A Happy Cats Haven Volunteer will facilitate a home install on behalf of the kitties which means we bring the kitties to you so they get the best possible start!
We love keeping best friends together, so our Friends & Family Discount lets the pair go home with an adoption fee of $150. That includes their neuter/spay, microchips, vaccinations, a food & litter starter kit each plus a free well-kitty checkup with one of our wonderful partner vets each.
You can tap here to fill out an Adoption Application. Please expect us to get back to you within 7-10 days during our adoption hours Wednesday – Sunday by 5 pm. If you need to contact someone more quickly, please call 719-362-4600 and we’ll do our best to get back to you within 48 hours.
