Braeburn

Update 7/24/26:<br/>Braeby is ready for his forever home! This little bugger has found his stride at SPIN! He comes out of his cage on his own, loves being petted, and even follows around the volunteers begging for food. The only thing is...whenever a potential adopter shows up (and he's attracted quite a few!), he reverts to being shy, aloof, and annoyed with them. This gets a lot of comments like "oh, he really likes *you* SPIN volunteer!" and then he gets passed on. Nope, the truth is he is simply not comfortable around people he doesn't know. At this point, the SPIN volunteers are not using magic... Braeby is just not the type of cat to open up to every stranger that comes along. Just the strangers who take the time to turn in to friends! The three biggees are nearly guaranteed to win this kitty over: time, affection, and yummy treats! And honestly, Braeby is a cat worth winning over! <br/><br/>----------------<br/><br/>Update 7/1/26: <br/>New Braeby Cuddlebug videos uploaded! <br/><br/>-----------------<br/><br/>Update 6/29/26: <br/>I am absolutely delighted to report on Braeby's progress! The SPIN volunteers have truly helped Braeburn turn the corner from a semi-feral frightened kitty, to one who is willing to come out of his kitty condo all by himself and explore the SPIN home. In fact, this past weekend I was able to pick him up and bring him into the SPIN living room! This is after other SPIN volunteers had been coaching him all week (and the week before and the week before!) It takes a village! Now Braeby just needs the right family to call his own. You are going to need to be patient -- that scared, shy, terrified cat doesn't just go away overnight! But, Braeby is starting to display that he is a very affectionate, sweet, and a bit attention-starved young cat who just needs his person to scoop him up and bring him home. I'll try to get a new video up of how far he has come! <br/><br/>---------------------<br/>---------------------<br/><br/>Do you have the knack? You know, the type of person who always hears "My pet never does that to other people...he must really like you!" And do you get a bit of warm fuzzies knowing that you are indeed that human all of the animals want to be near? If so, then Braeburn needs you! <br/><br/>Braeby, as I call him, is a semi-feral cat who was trapped from the outdoors. During his time in the SPIN home, he has been very shy. Well, the SPIN volunteers, all being self-declared cat whisperers, have made it our mission to draw him out of his shell. Using treats, affection, and yes, high pitched singsong strange vocalizations like "Braaaaaeeeebbbbbyyyyyy", we have gotten him used to liking pets and playing with wand toys. And, lo and behold! For the first time, Braeburn is now starting to venture out of his cage by himself! We have no doubt that with time (and snacks), Braeburn will turn into an extremely grateful, confident, and happy little cuddlebug. Are you that person who will beam with pride, knowing you were the one who finally made Braeburn feel safe and loved enough to become his true self? Visit Braeby at the SPIN home to see what I mean. <br/><br/>--------------<br/><br/>Stray Pets In Need (SPIN) has weekly open adoption hours where you can drop in and meet our cats at 5 Overbrook Terrace, Natick, MA Fridays 5-7pm and Saturdays/Sundays 3-6pm.<br/><br/>If you are thinking of adopting Braeburn or any other of the SPIN kitties, before you come by consider first filling out an application to speed up the process. The hardest part is providing proof that you either own your home or that your landlord approves you having a cat, other than that it is easy! Find it here:<br/>www.straypetsinneed.org/adoptions/adoption-application.<br/><br/>Don't worry if you do not hear back from us right away! We are all volunteers and sometimes it takes a bit to get through everything. If you see a cat on our website, then it is still available for adoption! Just swing by the SPIN home during open adoption hours and you can meet your potential new kitty then.<br/><br/>All of our available cats are listed at: www.straypetsinneed.org/adoptions/adoptable-pets.<br/><br/>We look forward to meeting you and your family!

Update 7/24/26:
Braeby is ready for his forever home! This little bugger has found his stride at SPIN! He comes out of his cage on his own, loves being petted, and even follows around the volunteers begging for food. The only thing is...whenever a potential adopter shows up (and he's attracted quite a few!), he reverts to being shy, aloof, and annoyed with them. This gets a lot of comments like "oh, he really likes *you* SPIN volunteer!" and then he gets passed on. Nope, the truth is he is simply not comfortable around people he doesn't know. At this point, the SPIN volunteers are not using magic... Braeby is just not the type of cat to open up to every stranger that comes along. Just the strangers who take the time to turn in to friends! The three biggees are nearly guaranteed to win this kitty over: time, affection, and yummy treats! And honestly, Braeby is a cat worth winning over!

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Update 7/1/26:
New Braeby Cuddlebug videos uploaded!

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Update 7/24/26:
Braeby is ready for his forever home! This little bugger has found his stride at SPIN! He comes out of his cage on his own, loves being petted, and even follows around the volunteers begging for food. The only thing is...whenever a potential adopter shows up (and he's attracted quite a few!), he reverts to being shy, aloof, and annoyed with them. This gets a lot of comments like "oh, he really likes *you* SPIN volunteer!" and then he gets passed on. Nope, the truth is he is simply not comfortable around people he doesn't know. At this point, the SPIN volunteers are not using magic... Braeby is just not the type of cat to open up to every stranger that comes along. Just the strangers who take the time to turn in to friends! The three biggees are nearly guaranteed to win this kitty over: time, affection, and yummy treats! And honestly, Braeby is a cat worth winning over!

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Update 7/1/26:
New Braeby Cuddlebug videos uploaded!

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Update 6/29/26:
I am absolutely delighted to report on Braeby's progress! The SPIN volunteers have truly helped Braeburn turn the corner from a semi-feral frightened kitty, to one who is willing to come out of his kitty condo all by himself and explore the SPIN home. In fact, this past weekend I was able to pick him up and bring him into the SPIN living room! This is after other SPIN volunteers had