This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information.Gravy 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 her stress levels, it is in her 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 her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
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.
Gravy tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. 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: Gravy was found in a park. Waiting in the same place for hours, perhaps biding her time before someone noticed but also maybe kind of hoping she could do it herself. Park Rangers were called and brought Gravy to us and we can't say she's been entirely happy about this recent turn of events. Settling into the Care Center hasn't been on the top of her to do list because Gravy seems like she's just trying to get through the day. She likes when we speak softly to her because she, of all kitties, knows there's much more to life than these shelter walls. We talk about a forever family who will love an independent kitty, welcome her spirit with the kindness and warmth she deserves. We don't know much about Gravy's history prior to the park and the Care Center. It's possible she hasn't had many opportunities to meet new people. We're hopeful that as we show her the best of us - pets with a scratcher tool, some treats, and definitely conversation - she'll see that we're here to help get her that much closer to you.
Primary Color: Brown Tabby
Weight: 7
Age: 2yrs 2mths 0wks
