Pandora

Domestic Short Hair | Missaukee County, MI

SeniorFemaleMediumBlack

About

Meet Pandora

dob 10/25/10 An only cat from the time she was six weeks old, Pandora was 14 when her owner died unexpectedly. Her TC Paw foster home was her third home in four months. By that time, she was understandably fearful and anxious, and she hissed and swatted at anyone approaching her. With time, patience, a sunny room of her own with a window perch, treats, and a slow routine, she has changed, engaging for longer, enjoying strokes, and purring. She has a soft purr. She sits next to her foster family while they watch TV. They call her Pandy. She clearly wants love and affection, though on her terms. She asks for pets and will sit by you. While her foster mom works, Pandy sits on a cushion by the work desk. When she wants affection, you can hug her and kiss her head, but when she’s done, you have to recognize her signals. Her ears and tail are her "tells" when she's done with petting. If you continue, she will turn to nip or scratch to let you know to stop. Pandy likes to play with a dangle toy and a kickstick. Her foster family has food, treats, a kickstick, and litter box to give Pandy’s new family. They love her and would keep her, but she reacts to their other pets with growls and smacks. She might gradually be introduced to friendly dogs and cats, but for now, she needs to be an only cat in a quiet adult home with people experienced in reading cat signals. Pandy’s foster mom says the most important thing an adopter needs to know is that she will need time to decompress in the new home, and her trust level may be low at first. Keep her one room initially. If she's let out in the house immediately, she may hide. Her foster mom is convinced she will come around for an adopter, but patience will be key. Accept her for who she is, meet her on her terms, and you have a wonderful cat.  

Adoption Process
Pre-adoption application, reference calling, meet & greet with cat and family, adoption contract completed, fee paid currently $125. but may increase, provide certificate of medical history

Contact
TC Paw Cat Rescue
(231) 714-4711
http://www.tcpaw.org