It’s hard not to be struck by Rum Tum’s startling good
looks. His silky long fur, piercing blue eyes and chocolate points are eye
catching to be sure. Rum Tum is more than just good looks though; he has the
great personality to match his great looks.
Found huddled outside a garage on the north side of Chicago,
Rum Tum was emaciated and probably would not have survived much longer without
the intervention of a kind lady and Chicago Cat Rescue. After several days of good
square meals and a little TLC from his foster parents, Rum Tum has recuperated
and blossomed! Rum Tum is a gentle soul who was never meant to survive outside.
He is the type of cat who loves his person or people deeply, but gets a bit
nervous around new people.
Rum Tum’s foster mom describes him as a “lover” and “perfect”
while his foster dad lovingly calls him a “furball.” His foster mom reports
that he loves to be groomed and petted. Of all their cats, Rum Tum is the one
who sleeps on the bed with them at night. He actively seeks out laps during the
day if they are working or otherwise not paying attention to them. He is
constantly purring as well. Yet, he is not overly needy and, like all good
cats, can be very independent and mildly curious.
While Rum Tum loves his foster parents, he can be a little
shy with new people. His foster mom reports that he is getting much better when
new people come over, though he does still hide. Perhaps poor Rum Tum remembers
his weeks on the street hiding people; perhaps something bad happened to him
while he was outside, either way it’s no surprise that he’s nervous around new
people. If you are interested in Rum Tum
it will take a little bit of love and patience to get this sweet boy to feel
comfortable in his new surroundings.
Luckily, Rum Tum loves to play! Play is one of the best ways
to help cats feel comfortable in a new surrounding or with new people. Rum Tum
enjoys batting catnip mice around the house and loves to chase the feather toy
too! Interactive play with a fishing pole type toy—a feather wand, Cat Dancer
or Cat Charmer—are great ways to help Rum Tum and other nervous kitties feel
more comfortable with their new surroundings and new people while getting them much
needed exercise! An all around win!
Introduce Rum Tum to a small room, spend a few days lavishing him with his favorite wet food and a little play therapy and he is sure to bond with you just like he did his foster parents. Rum Tum’s foster mom reports that he is the type of cat to “really bond with you.” Once he knows he is safe, loved and cared for you will be rewarded with a wonderfully loving cat!
Introduce Rum Tum to a small room, spend a few days lavishing him with his favorite wet food and a little play therapy and he is sure to bond with you just like he did his foster parents. Rum Tum’s foster mom reports that he is the type of cat to “really bond with you.” Once he knows he is safe, loved and cared for you will be rewarded with a wonderfully loving cat!
Rum Tum also does quite well with the other cats in his
foster home. He gets along with the other cats, though he might not be the one
to initiate play time or snuggle piles. Just like with people, Rum Tum enjoys
their company but is independent enough to do his own thing!
If you are interested in opening your heart and home to
sweet, gentle Rum Tum, please contact Cindy at












