My name is Hazy!

Mama Mia - an update is due on Hazy. It is 29 November 2021.

The Foster has worked with Hazy over the past 6 months and she is a changed feline. She (that will be Hazy not the Foster hahaha) now sits, sleeps and plays on the piece of furniture that she was never allowed on - the BED. She will come and sit next to you on bed for pets and massages. She purrs and kneads the fur throw. She finally has developed a safe bond with a human.

Her safe room is the Guest Room - the only room she knows. She does venture out as she is no longer caged. She came out of the cage on her own at the beginning of month four. She has been free roamin' between the Guest and Master Bedroom. At month six, she is just started to go down the bedroom hallway to see the main foyer. She will sit next to the open front door observing the birds and squirrels and to be near the other cats. She prances back to the Guest Room! Too funny.

She did come down with a URI - on meds, took the steam room with resistance. She is left with an unexpected hacking cough that wakes her up on occasion from a deep sleep. She is taking meds for this as well as an inhaler to help reduce the inflammation. She is an absolute delight to medicate - I think this has been her first experience in getting any health care during her seven years. It is done ever so gently PLUS....in order to relax her, she gets a massage (using Tellington-Jones touches) for a bit, then her meds followed by a lengthy massage. It takes a total of 20 minutes to medicate her...but then again she was getting up to three meds at a time. Also a great bonding time.

Still has some behavioral issues, but these are workable with time. She runs and scatters in rooms she does not know and panics. She ALWAYS ends up in the Guest room with the other failed adoption felines from the Pet Center. She selects the cat tree level or lately, she curls on top of the bed pillow. She no longer runs off the bed when she sees me, the Foster, as she did before. This was the most challenging of behaviors to correct...but we did it. She now will come up to sit next to my pillow when the alarm goes off in the morning. This action she copied from my other cats. Hazy is extremely amorous in the morning - she wants her lovin' along with the rest of the cats.

She gets along with all the other cats and has taken a shine to three male cats and a failed adoption from the Pet Center. Andy (a Female) came from a horrific hoarding situation along with four others from the same house. Andy was the only one NOT adopted - had behavioral issues of hidingwith extreme skittishness. She always hid at the Pet Center; she was not trusting of humans.

Will post current photos. Stand-by!

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Information initially posted about Hazy while at the Pet Adoption Center

Hazy is the SWEETEST cat ever but has experienced some trauma in her seven years. She was owner surrendered. Read more below.

After reading about the home she had, it can be assessed that Hazy had been abused (by the other cats) and neglected (by the owner).

Hazy is a Shy, Skittish, and Anxious sort of a gal who likes to hide to feel safe.

She likes getting attention, especially brushings and massages. It has to be done ever so slowly and gently as it is NEW for her, so do be patient and kind. She responds well to the sound of a 'purr' in the cat toy.

Found out that Hazy was not a favorite cat of the elderly woman and Hazy was not invited into her bed but allowed to free roam in the house. The home was very quiet and calm.

It took 5 days for her to feel safe when she arrived at the Pet Adoption Center. She still wanted to hide - so she had a covering over her shelf almost like a privacy curtain creating a space for her to feel safe. In her third week with us, she advanced to a teepee giving her more room to stretch out while still hiding.

She will need more time than most cats to warm up to you to gain your trust. She is still tense from her home situation. Be patient.

She does not growl or hiss. She will purr and lick your hand when she gets to know you and make her biscuits.

Loud noises most definitely frighten her causing her to become excited. If she is in a cage, she will start to climb the walls. These loud noises range from music to also include - using a blender, hair dryer, and even a vacuum.


Background:

Hazy was one of 12 indoor cats that were owner surrendered.

Her Mom, a very elderly lady sinking into Alzheimer's would forget about the cats - forgetting to feed them, cleaning the litter boxes, and giving them attention. The Vet intervened when she saw what was happening, and requested CRI for assistance.

For Hazy it was a relief. The other cats would stalk, pounce on and attack her in the home. She became very scared and anxious...and went into hiding. She arrived with some healing scars and marks.

Hazy arrived to the Pet Adoption Center on 29 April and made progress over the next three weeks. She was adopted on 22 May and returned five days later on 26 May. The adopter realized that Hazy was to too traumatized for her to handle, especially when she had to vacuum and use other loud items.

Best not to go to a home with other cats, or at least to a home with bully cats. Cats need to be respectful of her space.

Kids unsure - have not been exposed to them. She does seem to get along with dogs.

Hazy found a foster willing to take her and work with her behaviors and to begin a noise de-sensitivity program. She left the Pet Adoption Center on 30 May. After seeing a Vet for her first Wellness exam, she has started a medication to help her overcome her skittishness. Hazy easily made friends with the foster's male non-bully type cats.

Interested in adopting Hazy? Contact Cat Rescue, Inc via email link through Adoptapet.com.

Estimated DOB = 24 April 2014.