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Meet Force Field, a one-year-old Domestic Shorthair, male black cat who just happens to be the Pet of the Week at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. He's a handsome young kitty ready to meet his forever family after a successful stay with a dedicated foster family. He originally arrived at the shelter with hair loss and skin issues, but our amazing vet care team diagnosed him with skin allergies. Now that his condition is well-managed with a special diet and routine medications, he is back to looking and feeling like a stunning hunk! Fortunately, he absolutely loves his special food and is incredibly easy to medicate and as a bonus, handle for nail trims.

Force Field's super power is fun!

His foster says that he's sweet, smart, outgoing, curious and playful.  He will greet you at the door with a coo and hang out with you throughout the day.  He enjoyed playing with the other cats in his foster home and likely would do well with a slow introduction to a new sibling in the home.

The shelter recommends that Force Field lives indoors with a catio or a large window so that he can continue to watch his favorite cable channel, 'Birds!'.  This smart boy quickly figured out how to use the cat flap that goes out to the catio in his foster home, all on his own, and loves to spend time lounging, pouncing on bugs and practicing his jedi moves.

Force Field is a snuggler and will stand on a counter and put his paws on your shoulders to get pets. He has a sweet little voice and the most beautiful eyes!

Upcoming Shelter Events:

• Friday, July 10th Healthy Pets for All vaccine clinic at Felton Community Resources from 10am-12pm. Healthy Pets for All is a community outreach program that helps keep pets with their owners and protects pets in the community by providing vaccinations, microchips, and donated supplies to pet owners in Santa Cruz County who are financially struggling.

• Sunday, July 12th from 12:30-3pm Bunnies & Brews at the Balefire Brewing Co at 51517 E Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. Come meet adoptable bunnies and sip a delicious beer.

•  Saturday, July 18th Doors open at 7:30pm Purrrrrrfest 666 at the Blue Lagoon on Pacific Ave in Santa Cruz.  $20 Suggested Donation, with proceeds supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

For more info, listen to Pet-O-Rama at 11am Thursdays here on the pig or visit the shelter, located at 1001 Rodriguez St. in Santa Cruz and open from 11am to 6pm every day.

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