HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is participating in our Shelter Cat Getaway foster program, which gives cats a vacation from the shelter and lets them enjoy home life while they wait to be adopted. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please contact Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org or Carol at cgriglione@arl-iowa.org.
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- Laid back, independent and sometimes shy girl who enjoys being with her humans
- Enjoys sleeping with her humans almost every night, but she is not a super cuddly cat and she does not like to be held
- Loves scratches on her head, neck, ears and chin but is not a fan of pets or brushing of her back/body/tail
- When she is extra comfortable, she loves to show her belly, and she actually loves belly pets and armpit scratches!
-She's an early morning girl (probably because that is breakfast time) and she's chirpy and vocal when her humans are up early
- Enjoys playing with toy balls, laser pointers, catnip and feather toys on strings and little mouse toys to hunt
- Loves to climb up high in her kitty tree - she can climb really fast, and in general she is very fast, especially for her size - the top of the kitty tree, in the sunny window is her favorite spot
- She likes to use scratching posts (carpet, cardboard, and rope are all good)
- Is not a fan of other animals, and needs to be the only pet in her new home
- Young, noisy or busy children are too much for her, so she's looking for a mature home that's calm and predictable
- Will thrive in a peaceful, quiet home with one or two people who want a fun, delightfully grumpy, casual cat companion to love and care for
This cat has shown signs of overstimulation while in the shelter. Lots of handling, playing with hands, and excessive petting can cause them to overstimulate, which can result in scratching and/or biting. This cat is looking for experienced cat owners who will watch this cat's body language while interacting to note signs of overstimulation (tail waving, fur rippling, dilated pupils, ears turned back and quick body movements) and be willing to respect their boundaries. This cat will also benefit from interactive toys such as wands and ball spinners while playing. We are happy to speak with you more when you visit and can provide post-adoption resources. If you can give this cat mental stimulation, patience and space when they need it, please consider adopting! They would love to be your sidekick and buddy for life!
All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age)
Primary Color: White
Secondary Color: Brown
Weight: 14.3
Age: 1yrs 6mths 2wks
