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Female Cat, Domestic Short Hair
Domestic Short Hair (Short Coat)
Description:
To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Lira is a sweet 2 year old girl. Here's what her foster human says about her: How would you describe the cat's general personality? Lira is sweet natured and cautious and seems to prefer quieter environments. Does the cat enjoy being pet? Lira enjoys petting on her terms; she will meow and approach then show her belly when she is ready for contact. If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? Neck, head belly Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? Any unsolicited touching seems to make her withdraw. Does the cat come on your lap? Yes Does the cat like to be held? No Does the cat sleep in your bed? She didn’t initially, but now will come up on the bed sometimes. Does the cat seek your attention? Yes, she greets me regularly now that she’s more used to me. Does the cat like to play? Yes, although more at night, but this is slowly changing too. What are the cat's favorite games and toys? Toilet paper, small plastic toys How vocal is the cat? Vocal when hungry. She used to meow in the evening too but that has stopped now that she is more comfortable What kinds of sounds does the cat make? Loud meows Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Yes Does the cat always use the litter box? Always What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? Shredded fancy feast, and dry food 3x day Is the cat picky about food? no What is the cat's favorite treat? greenies Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? No Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? 1x being boxed for vet appt 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? Nervous, hides In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Very sweet temperament, slow to warm up but does greet me and ask for pets. She will be someone’s princess! What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? Initially Lira spent a lot of time under beds and couches. Patience, getting on the floor, and lack of loud noise or sudden movements made it easier for her to approach me and to gain her trust 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.
