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Phantom is a sweet 1 year old black cat who would do best with another cat. Here's what her foster human has to say about her:
How would you describe the cat's general personality? She's very sweet and a huge goofball.
Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes!! Sometimes she'll start eating when getting pet and stop eating if you stop petting.
If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? She loves having her head pet! In fact she'll just take charge and move her head where she wants pet. She even rolls onto her back when she wants her chin rubbed.
Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? She takes a while to warm up to new people, but once she does everywhere except her tummy is fair game. (She hasn't gone through a nail trim yet but is ok with her paws getting touched).
Does the cat come on your lap? Not yet but she does like to use hands as pillows
Does the cat like to be held? Haven't tried yet
Does the cat sleep in your bed? No, but she might once she starts getting more confident.
Does the cat seek your attention? Once she gets comfortable, yes. Prior to that she needs a little coaxing, but she does love attention. She will meow at you for food, but also just wants to say hi when you're in a different room.
Does the cat like to play? Yes, she'll play by herself and then once she trusts you she'll play with you. She has a lot of energy so playtime is a necessity.
What are the cat's favorite games and toys? She seems to like wand toys and similar toys where she knows where your hands are in relation to it.
How vocal is the cat? She's become increasingly vocal in her foster home and will make a great conversation partner for you.
What kinds of sounds does the cat make? She makes adorable chirping/trilling sounds! And she sounds like a lawnmower when she's purring
Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Maybe
If no, please explain. She'll use the designated scratching areas, but she likes to use her claws to crawl up furniture too so there is a good likelihood furniture will fall victim to her desire to climb.
Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes, shes been very good about it!
What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? She gets about 9 oz of wet food and as much dry food as she wants every day. She has a big appetite for a small cat.
Is the cat picky about food? Not really, but she absolutely adores wet food
What is the cat's favorite treat? Chewy meat treats
Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? She gets overstimulated during play sometimes. In these cases she does scratch (no breaking skin). Once you withdraw your hand she understands that she can't do that, but she is not always inclined to get redirected to play with toys. She needs someone willing to teach her.
Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? Once she nibbled on my hand when I was petting her around the time she usually gets fed. I just brought the wet food bowl closer and she quickly redirected.
Another time when she was overstimulated by petting she started biting my hand and had to get redirected to a toy.
Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? No
To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? She is quite fearful around new people which is to be expected for a shy cat.
Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? She reminds me of Toothless, the animated dragon! Playful, sweet, and ready to find her loyal friend.
In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? She's a sweet like goofball who's looking for someone to help bring her out of her shell. Her ideal human is someone who likes to laugh at her antics, doesn't mind her redecorating with her claws, and gives her lots of attention while also respecting that sometimes she just wants some space.
What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? She is used to humans and likes being around them, but she is a shy, young cat who needs someone patient and willing to redirect destructive behaviors. At first, just sitting with her, respecting her boundaries, and giving her as much wet food as she wants.
To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.
November 14, 2024, 9:10 am
