Cat ‘rocking the dad bod’ is a calming presence — and looking for a home in Ohio
Some cats are playful and sassy— going for the toys, knocking glasses off of tables, spider monkeying their owners from the top of a bookshelf.
But not Knox.
Knox, a handsome adult cat, has a personality like no other, the Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and Humane Society in Lima says.
He is almost 4 years old and came to the shelter in 2021 as part of a Trap-Neuter-Return program, the shelter said in an Aug. 27 Facebook post.
“For those unfamiliar, TNR is a humane program where community cats are trapped, spayed/neutered, and then returned to their outdoor home to prevent overpopulation,” the shelter said. “But since we had space at the time, we decided Knox deserved more than life on the streets — so he was welcomed into our socialization program.”
Because he’s been through this program, he may not be as boisterous as other cats.
“Cats like Knox often grow up with little to no human contact, so our program gives them the chance to slowly adjust to indoor life, human voices, and gentle care. Knox has come such a long way since his early days of hiding and uncertainty,” the shelter said.
But that doesn’t stop him from showcasing his gentleman-like ways.
“Knox is still very much his own guy — he’s not a playful ‘toy-chasing’ cat or one that craves constant pets,” the shelter noted.
Interests, per the shelter, include:
- “Long, lazy naps”
- “Churu treats (his guilty pleasure!)”
- “Quiet spaces to decompress”
- “Being near you for companionship — the kind of cat you can talk to while he listens from his favorite perch”
The zen feline also sports a little extra weight on him.
“And let’s be honest… Knox is rocking the ‘dad bod’ of the cat world — a little extra fluff just means more love to go around!” the shelter said.
For more information on Knox and other adoptable pets, visit the shelter’s website.
Lima is about a 90-mile drive northwest from Columbus.