Hi, I'm
currently located at
Animal Care Centers of NYC | Manhattan
New York, NY
age
Senior
gender
Female
pet id
41247126
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information.Wedges is seeking emergency placement list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. Despite staff using treats to build a positive association, she has not warmed up. Due to her stress levels, moving out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible is in her best interest. She would do best in a home with adopters willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust and who have experience helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.Please check here for updated adoption hours.I am looking for a home with a patient person.I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe.I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you.I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing.I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets.My favorite pastime is being visually admired! Pet me with your eyes!Wedges is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. She is very apprehensive of people and will avoid human contact. It is difficult to predict if she will respond to socialization and we are unsure if she will thrive in a home environment. We recommend all attempts to socialize this cat, however please be mindful that older cats will require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.A volunteer writes: Wedges was found abandoned in an apartment with two other kitties. Adjusting to shelter life has been a bit of a challenge for our Wedges. She's usually in her beloved box, that fits her so perfectly it's practically bespoke, and from there she watches the comings and goings of Adoptions. Wedges has been more of an observer because a lot of big changes in a short amount of time can take a toll on our more sensitive friends. You probably won't see Wedges calling out for attention, nor leaning into pets. She loves a snack though and will gratefully accept treats. An organized lady, she keeps her bountiful collection of rainbow mice lined up just so, but it seems that all the rainbow mice in the world can't cheer this little kitty up. We think we know what will! Wedges is hoping for a family who will love her as she is, give her time to get her bearings, and share the patience and love with her that she deserves. Primary Color: Gray Secondary Color: White Weight: 8.3 Age: 9yrs 1mths 1wks
If you have any questions or would like to adopt Wedges, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.
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