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 a little over a year 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, cautious but very curious, a cuddle monster at times and at times not interested. She will take a while to get acquainted which takes her a while to bond to her human but once she does, she is very gentle and loves petting and scratches pretty much everywhere. If she's not in the mood for being touched she will hiss, sometimes growl, or give a quick soft-mouthed bite. She never bites hard, just grabs hold enough to let you know.
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 Dad 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 normal Purina Indoor food.
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!!
Medical Note:
Willow may be prone to developing excessive ear wax in her ears. Her ears have been properly flushed/cleaned/treated and are currently clear of infection. Her ears will need to be monitored for debris buildup and medicated as needed. Your veterinarian will be able to show you how to monitor for debris using q-tips in ear canals. (A heads up that we have discovered Willow is going to be a cat that really hates going to the vet and will give them a hard time. So be sure to give her new vet a heads up so they can be prepared)
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.
