How I Arrived At NHS: I am a transfer from Companion Animal Control. I was not doing well at the shelter so I went into a foster home where they could learn more about my true personality.
Notes from my foster dad: Introducing Willow, a very nice young lady about 2 years old. Her coat is Tortie that has the dark stripes broken up over most of her torso, so she looks like a leopard with striped legs, she's very pretty and very soft!!! She is a study in contrasts, gentle but gets the zoomies, curious but very cautious, a cuddle monster and not interested. She will take a while to get acquainted and bonded to her human, and she will guide you in where to touch her. She has to check everything out all the time and is always well-aware of her surroundings. If she's not in the mood for to be touched she will hiss or growl a little, to say no she may give a quick soft-mouthed bite. (Has never broke the skin.)
She will be very slow and cautious in a new space, taking a few weeks to really settle in, just let her go at it at her own pace. Until she's fully settled in petting will be on a "restricted" basis, so just pet and scratch around her head until she is more comfortable. Foster Daddy has also discovered she has "whiskeritus", she doesn't like eating or drinking out a bowl where her whiskers touch, every time that happens she shakes her head. A very shallow bowl for water and a plate for kibble fixes that problem. She's eating Little Friskies canned pate cat food, a can a day.
She's been caught doing a bit of counter surfing in the kitchen for which she's been scolded, which is helping. Foil on the countertop will discourage her, and you should also keep food put away and disposed of in a covered waste basket. If she can't find it she won't bother looking any more.
Willow is going to be a great gentle companion for someone, a quieter household would likely be better for her, she can be easily startled. All in all, she's a wonderful cat!!
Good With Kids: No, we feel she would do best in an adult home or one with older children based on her personality here at the shelter.
Good With Cats: No, she should really be the only cat.
Good With Dogs: Unknown but possibly with a more mellow dog and a slow introduction
Cats are feline leukemia/feline immunodeficiency virus tested (if applicable), if there is a litter, one in the litter is tested or the queen is tested. They have had at least their first distemper combo (booster given if been in our care for the appropriate time), been de-wormed, microchipped, and treated with a flea and tick product (if applicable). All the cats are spayed or neutered before they leave for their forever homes.
