Gingerly

My story

This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information.Gingerly is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. 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. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.What my friends at ACC say about me:My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet!I have lived with cats in my previous home.I am looking for a home with a patient person.I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace.I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home.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 would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them.A volunteer writes: Gingerly is a beautiful and gentle young girl who is doing her very best to overcome her fear and make friends at the Care Center. Her hesitancy is totally understandable; she came to us from a home where she was abandoned by her owner. Not only is that traumatic, but she's trying to adjust to new surroundings, and it's a challenge for even the most outgoing cats. We're super encouraged by how she's making progress and allowing some pettings and human interaction, and we have every reason to believe that if new pet parents take a go-slow approach, she'll feel safe, secure, and then blossom. Gingerly shows absolutely no aggression, and she really does seem to want to open up. All she needs is a patient person who understands her need for a little time and space. Looking for a cat who could use an assist? Gingerly is waiting to meet you today. Primary Color: Black Weight: 7.3125 Age: 3yrs 2mths 3wks

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