Knowing what to expect when adopting a shy cat is the key to a successful placement. Patience and understanding is key to a life of dignity for these cats. They are looking for a home where love has no boundaries. Special Needs Cats have long-term medical or behavioural conditions and need a home where their needs will be accommodated, which may include daily medication, ongoing veterinary care, or lifestyle changes to deal with their specific behavioural needs. Learn more about MEOW Foundation’s Shy Cat Grading System below. Most shy cats prefer to have another cat companion in the home to feel happy and secure. With time, patience and love, they may become extremely bonded and affectionate with the people in their home. They prefer predictable, routine and gentle affection. These cats range from wanting to be the only cat in the home to happily living with other pets.īlossoming Shy Buddies do better in homes with less noise and activity. These cats tend to be well-behaved and quiet, and are often just looking for a nice warm lap to snuggle up on. Mellow and Mature Cats can be social butterflies or independent, but are typically looking for a home with less noise and activity. These cats may want to be the only love of your life, or enjoy hanging out with other cats and dogs. Having lots of social interaction and playtime with the whole family is important to bring out the best in their personalities. They love to interact with everyone and be part of household activities. Having another pet in the home will also help them feel happy and secure.įun Family Cats demand action, attention and adventure. These cats need lots of positive social interaction and love while they adjust to a life with human companionship.

Some older kittens and tweens have had limited human contact in their first weeks of life, making them a bit fearful. Kittens enjoy the companionship of other cats and dogs, but can do well on their own if they receive lots of attention and playtime from their human companions. Having a youngster in your home will require you to train your kitten in proper “kitten etiquette” and kitten-proof your home. They enjoy action, adventure and lots of attention. Kittens and Tweens are typically playful and curious. Remember to keep these basic home characteristics in mind when selecting a cat. Or maybe you’d describe your home as serene, with a mature family or a quiet house with few visitors. Do you have a young family? An action-packed, boisterous home? Or perhaps you have a quieter home with only a few people and often spend time at home/work from home. When selecting a cat, evaluate what type of home you have. Please look beyond a cat’s appearance and read these carefully as this is important information to help set you up for success in choosing your pet! A cat’s personality, age and ability to fit into your lifestyle are the most important considerations when selecting a companion who you will share many years with. Next to each cat’s photo, you’ll find a list of home requirements and a description of each cat’s unique personality and needs. Our Cat-a-logue shows all available cats.

We also assign a shy level to each of our shy cats. We categorize our cats into different personality types to help you pick the right cat for your home.

Other Available Cats (Courtesy Re-homing)Īdopting a new pet is always exciting, but it’s important to choose the best match for your family.

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