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Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Maverick is a 1 year old girl. She does great with cats, and having a feline friend has helped her to become more confident. Here's what her foster human says about her: How would you describe the cat's general personality? Maverick is a quiet and shy kitty who absolutely loves food and is gradually learning to enjoy being petted! She’s still a bit timid about living with humans, but she’s made incredible progress in the past 5 weeks I have been fostering her. She’s discovering that people aren’t so scary—and that Churus are absolutely delicious! Does the cat enjoy being pet? Maverick has been gradually learning to enjoy being petted. She lets me pet her about 50% of the time, and this proportion is increasing by the week. She has great potential to love being petted—I’ve even heard her purr a few times while getting pets. When I offer my hand for her to sniff, she either gives it a quick sniff and allows pets or backs away—her clear way of saying no. If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? Maverick likes pets on the cheek, chin, and top of her head the best. Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? She whines and backs away when you pet her back, or the base of her tail, or her paws. I have not tried to touch her stomach yet. Does the cat come on your lap? Maverick doesn’t usually sit on my lap, but she’s not hesitant to climb onto it when I’m spoon-feeding her meals or giving her treats—especially when she needs to step on my lap to reach the food. Does the cat like to be held? I have not tried to hold Maverick, so I am not sure. Does the cat sleep in your bed? Maverick likes to sleep by herself, and has a few sleep spots around the house where she likes to hang out! In my house, she likes to sleep on the couch, on top of the high chair, and inside the cat tower. Does the cat seek your attention? Maverick usually does not seek my attention, and is generally a pretty quiet cat. She spends about half of the day in hiding, and the other half sitting around in chairs and the cat tower. However, she will definitely meow at you when she wants more treats at the end of treat time! Does the cat like to play? Yes although she’s still learning to trust the wand toy. What are the cat's favorite games and toys? I’ve seen her play with “KONG Pull-A-Partz Yarnz Assorted Plush Cat Toy with Catnip,” and she tore the mouse apart from the toy! She also might like catnips since catnip is included in this toy. How vocal is the cat? Maverick is a quiet kitty that likes to spend a lot of time in her comfort corners. However, she will definitely meow when she senses food or treat time! What kinds of sounds does the cat make? I've only ever heard Maverick meow. Sometimes, she opens her mouth as if to meow, but no sound comes out. Or maybe, she is meowing very quietly or in a very high pitch! Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Yes. She also likes to scratch on my doormat as well. Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes. She has only made a small mistake once, where she pooped right next to the litter box, but otherwise, she is excellent at using the litter box! What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? Maverick is eating 2 small cans of wet food per day, with unlimited amounts of dry food available. She seems to have some level of food insecurity, so we have been trying to work on that! Is the cat picky about food? Not at all! Maverick will just eat about anything—any flavor of wet food, dry food, and all treats. What is the cat's favorite treat? I’m not sure what Maverick’s favorite treat is, since she liked every treat I gave her! This includes the Churu, Greenies dental treats, Temptation, and Fancy Feast Square treats. Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? She has never swatted me aggressively, but she did hit my hand a few times with no claws when I was giving her treats too slowly and she became impatient with the treat in my hand! Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Never. Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? Never. Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? Never. To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? When a new person is around, Maverick will retreat to one of her comfort hiding spaces. She doesn’t act particularly social or fearful, but if approached by someone unfamiliar, she may retreat further into her hiding spot. Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? Sometimes, Maverick likes to hunt treats if you throw them. She will chase after the treat and pounce on them as if it was a prey! She spends most of her time napping or lying around, and when she is bored, she will take an adventure to take a lap around the house. In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? If you're looking for the rewarding experience of bonding with a cat from the early stages of socialization and helping them come out of their shell, this cat is the perfect match for you! She’s already come a long way! Maverick has great potential to become a social kitty, especially with her strong motivation for treats. She’s a sweet and intelligent cat who enjoys pets and is always learning and adapting. What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? The only challenge that I had was the initial socialization that Maverick had never had. She was a very timid and fearful cat when she first arrived at my place but is slowly learning that humans aren’t as scary as she once thought! To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston. March 28, 2025, 10:40 am