Meet our wonderful foster cat, Benson! Benson is a handsome 3.5 to 5-year-old cat with gorgeous black and brown long fur. He has a great purr that will melt your heart. Benson is a friendly and loving cat who will make a wonderful addition to the right home.

It's important to note that Benson is mostly blind. He had his left eye removed due to painful glaucoma and has limited vision in his right eye. He needs a special person or family who can provide a safe and secure environment to help him navigate his surroundings.

Benson was found stuck at the bottom of our neighbor’s empty pool. Due to his poor vision, he most likely fell into the pool and couldn’t figure a way out. It’s a good thing he was found!  When we first approached him, he was scared and a bit dirty. We trapped him and got him to a safe place in our home. He was hungry and thirsty and happy to get the attention he needed.

Benson would be fine as an only pet and may prefer that. He may also be ok with having a very calm cat friend. While he doesn’t like most of our foster cats, he doesn’t seem to mind our cat named Zeb. Zeb is one of those fellows that is just chill and enjoys life. So, it’s possible, if you have a cat like Zeb, that Benson would be happy to have a cat companion. 

Benson's favorite toy is string and it's the only toy he has played with in our home thus far. He’d love for you to take some time playing with him to see what toys he might enjoy. 

We have discovered that Benson is prone to anxiety and can become agitated when he hears loud noises or when people move too quickly. As a result, he would do best in a calm and quiet home with patient people who can provide a stable and predictable environment. This would obviously rule out young children since they love to get the zoomies!

When Benson is first getting to know his new surroundings in your home, he will need you to be gentle with him. With limited sight, it will take time for him to feel comfortable and secure by learning his surroundings. With patience and understanding, he will become a happy and content cat who loves being petted and playing with his toys. When we bring Benson’s food to him, we make a tinging noise on the bowl by tapping on it. He now knows when it’s time to eat and can easily find his food bowl.

Benson is up-to-date on all his vaccinations and is neutered and chipped. He is also litter box trained. He has some eye drops that have been prescribed and we can discuss that during our conversation with you. 

If you're looking for a handsome cat who needs a little extra care and attention, please consider Benson. He would make a wonderful addition to any home with owners who are willing to let him become comfortable on his own terms and can provide a safe and secure environment where he can play with his beloved string. Oh, and he absolutely loves to be brushed.

Thank you for considering our special foster cat!

Our adoption fee is $175

If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Cat Interest Form on AZRAIN.ORG and, if you are selected as a prospective adopter, we will contact you to set up a meet and greet. Thank you for considering rescuing an animal in need!