Persian kittens & cats in Kansas City, Missouri

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Monkey likes jingly feather toys, sitting in front of a screened window keeping watch over the neighborhood, hanging out on the back of the couch cushions, and getting belly rubs. Her favorite sleeping spot is right behind your knees or on top of your feet. She is particular about the way her food is distributed in her bowl and will remind you to do it correctly. She's about eight years old and declawed on all four paws by people who didn't know better when they did it. Monkey needs a new home. Her family has grown a lot, adding three children (all under four years old) and a big, rambunctious dog. Monkey is frightened of all of them, all of the time. She spends a lot of time hiding She's a sweet, mellow kitty who doesn't ask for a lot--a quiet home without big, loud dogs or young children would suit her well. She's done fine with other cats and a smaller, older dog who left her alone. Please call or text The Pet Connection at 913-671-7387 if you're interested in learning more about Monkey. She's in the Kansas City metro, but transport might be available to the right home.

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My Friends at Wayside say:-I’m shy at first but full of love!-I’m a graduate of Wayside’s TABBY program-I enjoy mentally stimulating activities like cat TV, scent enrichment, and catnip!-I have a cute voice!-I am a social eater-I love treats, especially tuna!-I enjoy being independentMy home preferences (Restrictions):-Children in the home must be 6 and older-I would like a quiet home environment-I will need extra time to warm up in a home-I will need a cat savvy adopter*Special note: This cat is from a hoarding situation. They will likely need time to adjust to home life. They have lived with many other cats but may have not experienced socialization with people and things like petting and large open spaces are overwhelming for them. Adopters should be willing to be patient during this process. Sequestering a cat in one small room for 2-4 weeks can be very helpful and gives the cat a safe place to call their own. It is important to let them go at their own pace with building a relationship with their new family and limiting lots of commotion and visitors in the beginning is wise. They may have not experienced life outside of the hoarding situation, so things could be overwhelming for them at first. Patience and positive interactions are crucial. Aversive methods of training should be avoided. Using treats, play and enrichment to build trust and teach new things is the way to go! All cats are of course unique and the time in which they each warm up to people and places is just as unique as they are.Hi, I’m Geth! I’m a 5-year-old long-haired black cat with a shy heart… but don’t let that fool you, I’m full of love once I feel safe. I’m a proud graduate of the TABBY program, and I’ve learned how to thrive with the right guidance, patience, and care.I enjoy my independence, but I also love engaging activities like watching cat TV, exploring scents, and catnip play. I have a cute little voice that I use when I want to chat, and I’m a social eater who can’t resist treats. I’ll even let you in on a little insider information… tuna and tuna flavored things are my absolute favorite treat!I’ll need a quiet home with a patient, cat-savvy adopter who can give me extra time to warm up and plenty of love. I come from a hoarding situation, so I’m looking for someone who understands that trust takes time, but once you have it, I’m a devoted companion for life. If you’re lo