Layla

Domestic Short Hair | Stratham Station, NH

Age : 3 Years 11 MonthsAdultFemaleTuxedo

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Meet Layla

All about Layla from her foster home: Please note - Layla does not get along with other cats. Also, due to her personality we do not recommend a home with small children. How would you describe the cat's general personality? Layla is a very sweet 4 year old girl who has clear boundaries and will let you know about them.  Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes, and she will let you know by chasing down your hands. If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet?  She likes getting pet on the chin and cheeks, and will tolerate the back. Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? She will flop onto her back, but she does not seem to enjoy getting belly rubs. Does the cat come on your lap? Yes! She loves a lap. Does the cat like to be held? I have only tried to pick her up once, and she protested with a meow, so I think the answer is no. Does the cat sleep in your bed? Yes. Does the cat seek your attention? Yes, but on her own terms. Does the cat like to play? She does like a catnip banana, but it's been difficult to get her interested in more interactive toys.  What are the cat's favorite games and toys? She likes rolling around on catnip and gnawing on her banana. She also has a puzzle feeder to prevent her from eating too quickly. How vocal is the cat? She's pretty quiet overall. What kinds of sounds does the cat make? She likes to make these soft meows when she wants attention or when she wants to protest something that you've done.  Does the cat scratch a scratcher? She does not seem to be interested in the cardboard scratchers I have around the house. If no, please explain. She seems to be much more interested in the rug instead. Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes. Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? No.  Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? She has nipped once while sitting on my lap and I was reaching over her for my keyboard. It might have been some overstimulation from petting earlier. To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? I have not introduced her to new people yet, but she seemed remarkably brave and confident when she ended up in foster. She started adventuring almost immediately, and then the next day, she was demanding pets. Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions?   She will let out little, protesting meows when you move from a position she does not approve of. She also loves flopping onto her side and rolling around on her back. In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? She is very affectionate and loves to cuddle, but she's also happy to wander off and do her own thing. What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? She will hiss when she's uncomfortable and unsure, which can be surprising to hear after dealing with other cats. It will be important to pay attention to her boundaries and to listen to what she's telling you. 

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