The status of Patsy was
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Female Cat, Domestic Medium Hair
Domestic Medium Hair (Medium Coat)
Description:
To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Patsy is a sweet 1 year old girl. She is spayed, tested, up to date on vaccines and ready for her new life! Here’s what her Foster Volunteer says about her after 1 week in foster care: How would you describe the cat's general personality? Patsy is very sweet and in my two weeks of knowing her, has slowly started to come out of her shell. She is very affectionate, but can be skittish if you make any sudden movements, though I've seen a lot of progress on this since I've known her. She loves being pet, looking out the window Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes. At first she was timid, but now she seeks out pets/attention. If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? Around her head/ears. Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? Not as far as I can see. Does the cat come on your lap? Not my lap but she does sleep right at my feet and will come approach me if I'm sitting down and want to be pet. Does the cat like to be held? She does let me hold her (she doesn't meow or anything) but can get squeamish and I think she prefers just being pet while she's lying down. Does the cat sleep in your bed? When I first got her she slept under the bed, but now she sleeps in bed usually at my feet or by my head. Does the cat seek your attention? During the day she will walk near me and rub her head around the furniture and look at me for attention. Does the cat like to play? She has slowly started getting more playful, I have a few toys she's been liking, but she's still a bit apprehensive. What are the cat's favorite games and toys? I have some feather like toys that are attached to a fishing line that she seems interested in! How vocal is the cat? She is very quiet. She meowed when I first got her from the shelter, but otherwise has been very quiet. She sometimes meows as I'm getting her food ready. Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Yes. Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes, she has been really good with the litter box. What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? She is on a wet food in the morning and a dry food at night. She seems like a good eater but definitely prefers the wet food. Is the cat picky about food? She doesn't seem to be picky and always eats her meals. What is the cat's favorite treat? I have tried a few different treats- salmon and chicken - but she doesn't seem too interested in either. Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? No. Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? No. Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? No. 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? More timid, but so far she has only met two new people. With the latest person she did let them pet her. In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Patsy is incredibly sweet and loving, I think she just needs more time to come out of her shell but will be a great cat to have. She's quiet, very sweet, affectionate and I think she will have a more playful side as she gets comfortable. What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? Her biggest challenge is just her shyness/fearfulness. I have been slow with her and letting her adjust at her own pace. Giving her small bits of attention and pets throughout the day seems to help. She's made a lot of progress here though! 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.
