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Chessie

Adult
Female
Medium

Domestic Short Hair

About Chessie

Marietta, GA

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Adult

(3-8 years)

Female

Medium

(7-11 lbs)

Coat: Short

Tabby (Brown / Chocolate)

Behavior

Chessie’s Compatibility

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Chessie's Story

Chessie came to Good Mews when her previous rescue shut down. She spent a few weeks in a foster home where she established herself as top cat right away. Chessie is a great cat with a strong personality. She is very friendly and confident in new situations. She likes to give head butts and receive kisses. She's not crazy about being picked up (support her back legs!) but she does like being held. She loves to play with wand toys and gets very excited when she can take one away from you and run away with it. She's got a great purr and is a champion maker of biscuits. She does, however, want to be the queen cat in the house. She doesn't start fights but does hiss and growl to let other cats know she is the boss. Because of this, she may do better in a home without other cats. Chessie was adopted and lived in her home for a year, but then was sadly returned due to biting. Her adopters said she is very sweet and loving, but would at times bite, unprovoked. Because of this, Chessie will need to go to a home with people who have a lot of cat experience and not someone’s first cat. It would also be best that she not go to a home with young children. If there are older children in the home, they need to have some experience with cats. Biting can sometimes give a cat a bad rap, but in a home, with experienced cat people, willing to work with her, she may stop. Honestly, we don't know the reason Chessie bit her previous guardian, so she may not have the same behavior in a different home. Chessie is a fantastic cat that deserves love and a family to call her own. Chessie is part of the <a href="https://goodmews.org/kitty-keeper">Kitty Keeper</a> program!

Chessie came to Good Mews when her previous rescue shut down. She spent a few weeks in a foster home where she established herself as top cat right away. Chessie is a great cat with a strong personality. She is very friendly and confident in new situations. She likes to give head butts and receive kisses. She's not crazy about being picked up (support her back legs!) but she does like being held. She loves to play with wand toys and gets very excited when she can take one away from you and run away with it. She's got a great purr and is a champion maker of biscuits. She does, however, want to be the queen cat in the house. She doesn't start fights but does hiss and growl to let other cats know she is the boss. Because of this, she may do better in a home without other cats.

Chessie was adopted and lived in her home for a year, but then was sadly returned due to biting. Her adopters said she is very sweet and loving, but would at times bite, unprovoked. Because of this, Chessie will need to go to a home with people who have a lot of cat experience and not someone’s first cat. It would also be best that she not go to a home with young children. If there are older children in the home, they need to have some experience with cats. Biting can sometimes give a cat a bad rap, but in a home, with experienced cat people, willing to work with her, she may stop. Honestly, we don't know the reason Chessie bit her previo

How To Adopt

Chessie was listed as Adoptable by Good Mews Animal Foundation

How can I adopt Chessie?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Good Mews Animal Foundation. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Chessie is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Good Mews Animal Foundation for details on the pet.

When can I meet Chessie?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Good Mews Animal Foundation will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Chessie, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Good Mews Animal Foundation, and they'll be happy to help!

Good Mews Animal Foundation's Adoption Policy

Adoption fees vary and are published on our Adoption Information page. There may be adoption discounts available; be sure to check the Ongoing Adoption Promotions page for details. All Good Mews cats have been examined by a veterinarian, tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV, spayed or neutered, microchipped, dewormed, and vaccinated with age appropriate vaccines. Records and information regarding any other vetting, surgery, or blood work that may have been completed prior to adoption will be provided to the adopter. In addition, all cats receive a complimentary bag of Science Diet cat food and a variety of items generously donated by our supporters, including toys. You may submit your application to adopt a cat prior to your appointment but we are unable to hold or otherwise promise a particular animal until you have visited our shelter in person. You only need one application for all of our animals. Once you submit an application, please visit our shelter so that we can help you select the perfect cat. *Good Mews has the right to refuse any applicant for any reason. All submitted surveys become the property of Good Mews. Policies Bring as many members of your household as possible, including children, to be sure that your family and the cat are compatible. A counselor will then interview you about your expectations and guide you through the shelter to meet our many residents. After that, it is up to you—and many times the cat will choose you! Once you have chosen your cat, your adoption has been approved, and you are ready to sign an adoption contract, we will need the following: two forms of ID bearing your current address, one with a photo. If you rent, we require a copy of your signed lease agreement outlining pet requirements and the name and phone number of your landlord. Good Mews accepts the following forms of payment for the adoption fee: Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. Special Note Regarding Adopting Kittens Good Mews follows the advice of many leading animal behaviorists when designing our adoption policies. Research shows that kittens do best in environments with other cats or kittens because it helps them be better socialized, better behaved, and less likely to exhibit destructive behavior because they are less likely to be bored. As a result, we will only adopt kittens under the age of 8 months to a home with another cat or kitten, or in pairs from our shelter if the home does not already have a cat in residence.

Our Mission

Good Mews offers an alternative to traditional animal shelters in the Metro-Atlanta area by providing a no-kill, cage-free, limited admission haven for homeless, abused, or abandoned cats until placing them in permanent, loving homes. Good Mews promotes public awareness regarding the value of pets, animal welfare, pet overp...