McHenry, IL - Domestic Shorthair. Meet Frank a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

Black (All)

Age

9 months old, Kitten

Sex

Male

Pet ID

–

Hair Length

short

My details

Good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Frank was a stray that was not claimed and transferred to us from animal control. Frank does seem to get along with other cats but dogs and children are unknown. As always, please be sure to allow a slow introduction with each animal having their own space in the home. Have a chat with an adoption counselor for getting to know you tips!

Frank doesn't know how to "cat" being a single kitten. Frank can get overstimulated and will latch on to your hands. Do NOT use your hands or feet as toys.

**Frank is doing much better with using toys and not hands as nipping toys!**

Here are some ways to calm an overstimulated cat:

Give them space: Allow your cat to move around at their own pace, and keep your movements slow. You can try waiting a few minutes to an hour for your cat to feel normal again.
Redirect them with a toy: If your cat is overstimulated but still wants to play, you can try redirecting them with a toy.
Give them a lickable treat: Licking is a calming behavior for many cats.
Create a cozy environment: Cats like to feel enclosed in a warm, cozy spot. You can try getting your cat a cat cave and placing it in a quiet but central area of your home.
Use calming aids: Calming aids can help soothe and pacify your cat in stressful situations.
Use a Feliway enhanced calming plug-in diffuser: Feliway mimics the calming facial pheromones that cats release when they rub their faces on things.
Over stimulation is a physiological response to touch that can be caused by too much petting, stress, or built-up frustration. Signs of an over stimulated cat include:
Over stimulation is a physiological response to touch that can be caused by too much petting, stress, or built-up frustration. Signs of an overstimulated cat include:
Restlessness
Growling or hissing
Dilated pupils
Rippling or twitching of the skin and tail
Turned-back ears
Movement of the head towards your hand
Unsheathed claws
Stiffened body