Will You Adopt Me? Meet Purrogi - He Made an Incredible Transformation Through CPP | Lola The Rescued Cat
Thursday, April 9, 2020

Will You Adopt Me? Meet Purrogi - He Made an Incredible Transformation Through CPP

Last month we introduced you to a beautiful cat named Cinnamon at Monmouth County SPCA who is their Cat Pawsitve Pro (CPP) shining star. I received an update on another cat before the program was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic who I'm excited to share with you today. Meet Purrogi, who initially had a difficult time adjusting to shelter life but is now playful and affectionate. 


Monmouth County SPCA



Purrogi is a 1-year-old neutered male who was found as a stray. Nina Lucow, the Feline Adoption Manager at Monmouth County SPCA, tells me "Purrogi had a really difficult time adjusting to shelter life. It took over a month before we could even touch him. He was a growler/hisser/swatter and was very stressed and angry. Once Purrogi had settled in a bit and we could start promoting him for adoption, it was very difficult to show him to potential adopters because he was quick to swat with his claws out!" Purrogi also wouldn't come out of his cage. 



Monmouth County SPCA


After a few more weeks, Purrogi started getting really stressed in his cubby and he started pacing like a caged lion. He was moved to a communal cat room but became even more stressed. He just paced back and forth all day long for several days. Finally, he started settling in but he was very easily agitated and quick to swat/nip at people and the other cats.


Monmouth County SPCA

Then CPP started. Purrogi has had a slow journey with CPPHe didn't get it initially and would become frustrated and agitated with the clicker, target stick, and other cats that got near him during a training session. He would also get easily distracted with noises, people walking by or other cats walking outside the gazebo. 

Once training clicked though, Purrogi changed! He became a different cat.  The same distractions are there but he's so laser focused on his training that he rarely reacts to them!


Monmouth County SPCA


He enjoys training and when the staff and volunteers introduce something new, he doesn't get frustrated/agitated like he used to. It's more like a puzzle for him; something new for him to figure out. 
His overall mood has greatly improved as well. He's relaxed, he's playful, he's affectionate! "He even shares snacks and plays with other cats."

Monmouth County SPCA


"The transformation with Purrogi is absolutely incredible," says Nina.  "Sure, some of it is due to just making friends and getting used to the shelter but it's CPP that has transformed him."

Purrogi would make any family happy. If you're interested in making him a part of your home and want to learn more about him, please contact Nina Lucow at nina@monmouthcountyspca.org. You can also call her directly at the shelter at 732.542.0040. (Don't forget to tell her Lola sent you!) And we'd be so grateful if you'd share Purrogi on your social media accounts. 


Monmouth County SPCA


Have you adopted a shelter cat? Tell us about them in the comments.
Dawn


All photos and videos courtesy of Monmouth County SPCA. 

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  1. This is awesome! It's total proof that this approach works with kitties. I hope Purrogi finds a home soon.

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  2. He's a cutie - hope he finds a home soon!

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  3. You darling boy! I am so glad that you made it through so to speak, and that you are ready for a family now. XXX

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  4. What a beautiful face! I'm sending purrs and prayers your way for the purrfect forever home Purrogi!

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  5. I'd spend all of my time looking into Purrogi's beautiful eyes!
    He'll get adopted soon, I just know it!

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  6. That Purrogi has the sweetest face and we sure hope is forever home finds him soon.

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  7. Awww, he looks SO sweet! He will work his way into someone's soft heart for sure...ASAP we hope!

    Stay safe...

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  8. He ha such a sweet face. I hope he very soon gets his forever home now.

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  9. Purrogi is so handsome...we're sure he'll find his home soon. Ernie was a shelter cat and is happy to be an Island Cat now.

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  10. He's a handsome mancat and I hope he finds a forever home soon. Cats rock.

    Have a fabulous day. ♥

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  11. What a sweetheart! It's amazing what the CPP can achieve, and I hope it's able to resume soon!

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  12. Such a cutie and I love the name. I am glad he can be adopted now and I hope he gets a wonderful forever home. Praying you all stay safe. XO

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  13. Purrogi has the most beautiful eyes! Hoping he finds that perfect forever home soon.

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  14. Wow, what an amazing transformation! Purrogi is totally ready to find his happily ever after!

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  15. It is wonderful that people care enough to spend the time and make these beautiful pets adoptable. I hope Purrogi finds a new home soon.

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  16. What a handsome boy! Bear was so terrified the first time we met. We hope Purrogi finds his forever home soon!

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  17. What a sweetie. Good Luck Pawkisses to find a furrever home soon, Purrogi and for you all Clean Pawkisses for a Happy Thursday. Stay Safe Healthy and Yourselfie🙏🐾😽💞

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