My name is Jazzy (in Foster)!

Jazzy
You`ve probably heard of cats that don`t warm up quickly and tend to run away when frightened. Well, double or triple those characteristics, and you will have me pegged! My owners adopted me as a kitten from another shelter, and I have lived with my family all my life. I am 2.5-years-old now. Last February, we moved to a new house, which was terrifying for me. The two young children and the two dogs in the home were always a source of fear, and whenever they came near me, I would run and hide. I knew the family meant well when they bought two self-cleaning, robotic litterboxes in addition to the traditional one, but I was petrified by their noise and movement. You get the picture! When a cat is fearful, stressed, and anxious, she often avoids the litterbox as a last-ditch effort to express herself. Therefore, I was surrendered to the HSHC on October 14.I was alarmed by all the new people, noises, and expectations. I used the litterbox just fine but tended to hide in my cubby rather than come out and socialize. For this reason, I was sent to live with a foster mom to give me a chance to relax and be in a home environment. She reports that I am doing better but still shy and easily scared. I hide a lot, but I sometimes play with house cats on the other side of the gate. I remain in my own space but am very loving, craving being petted, and I am a skilled biscuit-maker. My ideal home would be calm and quiet, offering a predictable routine, the kids would all be 12 or older, and I would be given a small space with everything I need as a place I could escape to. I loved the cat that lived with me in my first home, so if you have a friendly kitty, that might be just the companion I need to feel safe and comfortable. 1-7-25