Castor
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · Young (5 months 16 days) · Male · Medium · Ocala, FL
Notes from Sheltering Hands, Inc
I’m Castor, the white‑and‑black boy with the thoughtful eyes and the soft heart. I like to take a moment to size things up when I meet someone new—just a little pause to be sure everything feels right. But once I decide you’re safe (and honestly, that doesn’t take long), I’m all in. I enjoy people, I enjoy other cats, and I enjoy being part of whatever gentle chaos is happening around me.
I’m a fan of the finer things in life: canned food, fun toys, and a good wrestling match with my siblings. I can be playful and silly, but I’ve also perfected a very specific look—the one that says “pet me, pet me” without me having to make a sound. I’ll sit there, eyes wide, whiskers forward, waiting for your hand to reach out. And when it does, I melt.
If you’re looking for a friendly, sweet companion who warms up quickly and loves being part of a family—whether human or feline—I’m your guy.
Estimated Birthday: 5/5/2026
To schedule a meet/greet with this pawsome kitty, we recommend that you complete a Pre-Adoption Application which is available here: https://www.shelteringhands.org/adoptionapplication.
For additional information, email our Adoptions Team at adoptions@shelteringhands.org. Once applications are approved the Adoptions Team will coordinate the best way for you to get your new furry family member and bring them home.
Learn more about Sheltering Hands visit our website at https://www.shelteringhands.org.
About Castor
Home and care
- House-trained
- Yes
- Coat
- Short
Health
- Vaccinations current
- Yes
As listed by Sheltering Hands, Inc. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.
What happens next
- Contact Sheltering Hands, Inc using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
- They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
- Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to Sheltering Hands, Inc, never to AdoptNearby.
- Read the cats care guide so you arrive prepared.





