Zayra

My story

Meet Zayra – Our First Working Cat Candidate! Zayra is a young adult tabby with beautiful stripes and a quiet strength. She was originally found outside and brought to a local shelter, where she was TNVR’d (trapped, neutered, vaccinated, and returned). But instead of being released back outdoors, Zayra was surrendered to Furry Friends in hopes of finding a safer place to call home. Zayra didn’t grow up around people, so she never had the early socialization that helps cats become cuddly house pets. While she’s been well cared for here, the shelter is not where she belongs long-term. What she really needs is a different kind of opportunity, one that lets her live life on her own terms. Zayra would thrive as a working cat—the very first in our brand-new program! Working cats are ideal for barns, nurseries, warehouses, sheds, or quiet backyards where they can have a job to do. In exchange for a secure outdoor shelter and daily meals, Zayra will provide natural pest control and keep rodents, lizards, and other unwanted visitors at bay. We’ll set you and Zayra up for success with everything you need to know: how to safely transition her to her new space, how to build trust on her terms, and how to make sure she has a peaceful, healthy life. Zayra doesn’t want to be a lap cat—but she still deserves a life of dignity, safety, and purpose. If you have a safe outdoor space and a kind heart, you could be the perfect match for her. Do you have a place for Zayra to live the rest of her life peacefully, without the pressure of being a traditional house cat? Let’s talk. This girl is ready for her forever job—and her forever home.

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