Neelix is a girl with a tortitude! In her defence, she likely has not had a lot of exposure to humans and it's been a lot of new experiences for this gorgeous lady in the last few weeks.
Like many timid and feral cats, Neelix requires a slow and patient socialization process that her foster mom has been carefully working on. Upon arriving at her foster home, Neelix had full access to the room she was in, but her foster mom quickly realized this was too much too soon for a spicy girl.
Neelix is now in a smaller enclosure while her foster mom works on exposing her to humans and helping her learn that humans are not scary and they bring food and treats.
Neelix has already made leaps of progress in her foster home. From hiding in a corner to swatting, spitting, and growling with every movement, she is now consistently taking treats from her foster human's hands, she doesn't grumble nearly as often and she's even had a few really good experiences with being petted.
It will take a little longer before Neelix is ready for the big move back into a full room. Timids do not do well in large spaces. They often feel safest in an enclosure until they have let their guard down and learned to trust humans.
It appears Neelix is quite fond of the resident cats in her home. She seems to enjoy their company and has never hissed or growled at them when they approach her cage. Neelix is also missing a back foot; a mystery we will never know the answer to. She may have been born this way, or it may be one of the harsh realities of her life outdoors. Either way, she gets around just fine on three paws.
To follow Neelix's journey to becoming a fully-fledged brave girl, follow her foster mom's Instagram page at tuffy_pudge_and_pals
Neelix is a girl with a tortitude! In her defence, she likely has not had a lot of exposure to humans and it's been a lot of new experiences for this gorgeous lady in the last few weeks.
Like many timid and feral cats, Neelix requires a slow and patient socialization process that her foster mom has been carefully working on. Upon arriving at her foster home, Neelix had full access to the room she was in, but her foster mom quickly realized this was too much too soon for a spicy girl.
Neelix is now in a smaller enclosure while her foster mom works on exposing her to humans and helping her learn that humans are not scary and they bring food and treats.
Neelix has already made leaps of progress in her foster home. From hiding in a corner to swatting, spitting, and growling with every movement, she is now consistently taking treats from her foster human's hands, she doesn't grumble nearly as often and she's even had a few really good experiences with being petted.
It will take a little longer before Neelix is ready for the big move back into a full room. Timids do not do well in large spaces. They often feel safest in an enclosure until they have let their guard down and learned to trust humans.
It appears Neelix is quite fond of the resident cats in her home. She seems to enjoy their company and has never hissed or growled at them when they approach her cage. Neelix is also missing a back foot; a mystery we will never know the answer to. She may have been born this way, or it may be one of the harsh realities of her life outdoors. Either way, she gets around just fine on three paws.
To follow Neelix's journey to becoming a fully-fledged brave girl, follow her foster mom's Instagram page at tuffy_pudge_and_pals
Check out our adoption information at the SCAT Adoption Centre on Faithfull.
Adoption Screening form can be found on www.streetcat.ca on the FORMS & INFO page.
Potential adopters will need to have landlord permission in writing as well as a carrier to get their new companion home safely.
Check out our adoption information at the SCAT Adoption Centre on Faithfull.
Adoption Screening form can be found on www.streetcat.ca on the FORMS & INFO page.
Potential adopters will need to have landlord permission in writing as well as a carrier to get their new companion home safely.
Our Adoption Centre is a free roaming space where the animals are allowed to mingle with the people who come to visit. Come relax on the couches and have a cozy lap warmer. We are located at the corner of 50th & Faithfull Avenue.
Our Adoption Centre is a free roaming space where the animals are allowed to mingle with the people who come to visit. Come relax on the couches and have a cozy lap warmer. We are located at the corner of 50th & Faithfull Avenue.
More about this rescue
Since 1996 SCAT Street Cat Rescue's prime focus has been feral cats because of the limited options available for them. TNR is a successful option instead of the traditional trap and kill. The majority of the cats rescued by SCAT, however, are socialized and available for adoption. As the city grows, so to does the need for our services. Adopt, Donate, Volunteer, TODAY!
Since 1996 SCAT Street Cat Rescue's prime focus has been feral cats because of the limited options available for them. TNR is a successful option instead of the traditional trap and kill. The majority of the cats rescued by SCAT, however, are socialized and available for adoption. As the city grows, so to does the need for our services. Adopt, Donate, Volunteer, TODAY!
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