My name is Bonaire!

My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet!

I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe.

I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you.

I am looking for a home with a patient person.

Bonaire tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. He will likely need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that he go to a home with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in fearful cat behavior. Due to the behavior shown, he may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced.

A volunteer writes: Bonaire is a very relatable overthinker. I opened his condo door and Bonaire came running over to see what kind of treats I held in my hand. Seeming to suddenly apologize for his manners, he took a step back to prepare a more standard introduction. None of this was even the slightest problem for me, and of course I gave him all the treats I had but then Bonaire felt maybe a bit shy about all the options available and returned to his cubby. I explained that, as a chronic second guesser myself, I absolutely believe in second chances. Getting a little excited over treats is nothing, we could start again and, if he wanted, I could get him even more treats, but Bonaire seemed to prefer his me-time and I understood. As I closed his condo door, I said that forever families look past funny introductions and will love him completely for exactly who and what he is.
Primary Color: Tabby
Weight: 9.4
Age: 1yrs 1mths 3wks