aka Figgles, Figgy, Mr. Figgs

My birthday is 28th June and I am a male Himalayan Persian

ABOUT ME

I like showing off my belly fluff, acting as assistant manager, being a stairs guardian, and sleeping. I'm an old soul who looks a lot older than I am, but every now and then I'll get a spurt of energy and join in on playtime to chase a laser or tickle toy, for a minute.

BACKSTORY

Figgy lived with one other cat and a little dog. His owner was having to move to sheltered accommodation with a single pet policy. They managed to get a special exception and up it to two animals, but Figgy was the one they had had for the shortest time, so unfortunately he was the one who had to find a new home.

Fun fact - While he is a flat face persian, Figgy luckly does not suffer from breathing difficulties, but does have the typical persian crusty eyes. The little dog he lived with previously used to groom his eyes for him, meaning Figgy never learned to groom them himself, so requires daily eye cleaning from us to keep him crusty-free and gorgeously grumpy-looking as ever.

Health Update - July 2024 Figgy was diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - which is a thickening of the heart walls. The condition is not recoverable nor treatable beyond his heart medication that slows his heart rate, allowing him more time for his heart to pump. After discussions with the vet we have decided to not change any aspect of Figgy's life, save for his daily tablets and monthly heart scans, to reduce any potential additional stress which could cause his heart to fail. He has always been a very chilled out little man and the condition is not currently negatively effecting him, so we will continue to care for him and all him to carry out his days in the cafe as he pleases.