Magician

My story

This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information.Magician is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in the Adoptions room. He is now displaying signs of aggression. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. He would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him plenty of time and space and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet!I have lived with cats.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 am looking for a home with a patient person.I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home.Magician is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. He is very apprehensive of people and while showing no aggressive behaviors, he may attempt to flee and avoid human contact. It is difficult to predict if he will respond to socialization but we recommend offering high value treats and food to help build a positive association to humans. Please be mindful that older cats will require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his 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: Curled up in his cubby with his paw wrapped tightly around his eyes, Magician makes a concerted effort to blend in and maybe even hide himself from being noticed. We notice him though and we try to make things a bit easier even though he's not always the biggest fan of that. I like to bring Magician treats because I know he enjoys them and it's also how I'm trying to get to know him better. I've yet to really learn about him, so I can't tell you as much as I'd like but I'll keep trying because I know that underneath Magician's worried exterior is a soft little cat who probably just wants to live life on his own terms. These terms are likely far away from the Care Center. He's not big on all the sights and sounds, though he does know about other kitties. Magician came to us from a home with many other cats when their person passed away. It's a lot of changes for a sensitive hearted guy. Sometimes cats like Magician need a little extra time, a lot of extra love, and one big chance to shine as they're meant to do. Primary Color: Gray Secondary Color: White Weight: 11.3 Age: 8yrs 0mths 4wks

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Magician, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.