Donald

Donald is a calm, gentle 2.5-year-old boy with a striking charcoal coat and a quiet nature. He came to the shelter after his previous owner could no longer care for him, and the transition has been understandably hard. Donald is not a cat who thrives in chaos — he is used to living quietly, often in the background, and the busy shelter environment has been overwhelming for him.<br/><br/>In this setting, Donald has struggled to adjust. The constant noise, movement, and lack of consistency have caused him stress, and at times he has reacted by swatting or retreating and running. We do not fault him for this. These behaviors are not who Donald is — they are signs of a cat who is scared and overstimulated, trying to cope the only way he knows how.<br/><br/>Donald has previously lived successfully with other cats and dogs, and would do best in a calm, low-traffic home where he can decompress and settle in at his own pace. He needs a quiet environment, patience, and understanding — not pressure to be something he’s not. When given time and space, Donald’s sweet nature begins to shine through.<br/><br/>Donald doesn’t need fixing. He needs out of the shelter and into a peaceful home where he can feel safe again. With the right environment, he has every potential to blossom into a loyal, loving companion for someone who understands the beauty of a quiet soul.<br/><br/>Donald is neutered, up to date on vaccines, tested, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped. <br/><br/>Apply to adopt here:<br/>https://orangecountyva.gov/159/Pet-Adoption-Foster-Care-Information

Donald is a calm, gentle 2.5-year-old boy with a striking charcoal coat and a quiet nature. He came to the shelter after his previous owner could no longer care for him, and the transition has been understandably hard. Donald is not a cat who thrives in chaos — he is used to living quietly, often in the background, and the busy shelter environment has been overwhelming for him.

In this setting, Donald has struggled to adjust. The constant noise, movement, and lack of consistency have caused him stress, and at times he has reacted by swatting or retreating and running. We do not fault him for this. These behaviors are not who Donald is — they are signs of a cat who is scared and overstimulated, trying to cope the only way he knows how.

Donald has previously lived successfully with other cats and dogs, and would do best in a calm, low-traffic home where he can decompress and settle in at his own pace. He needs a quiet environment, patience, and understanding — not pressure to be something he’s not. When given

Donald is a calm, gentle 2.5-year-old boy with a striking charcoal coat and a quiet nature. He came to the shelter after his previous owner could no longer care for him, and the transition has been understandably hard. Donald is not a cat who thrives in chaos — he is used to living quietly, often in the background, and the busy shelter environment has been overwhelming for him.

In this setting, Donald has struggled to adjust. The constant noise, movement, and lack of consistency have caused him stress, and at times he has reacted by swatting or retreating and running. We do not fault him for this. These behaviors are not who Donald is — they are signs of a cat who is scared and overstimulated, trying to cope the only way he knows how.

Donald has previously lived successfully with other cats and dogs, and would do best in a calm, low-traffic home where he can decompress and settle in at his own pace. He needs a quiet environment, patience, and understanding — not pressure to be something he’s not. When given time and space, Donald’s sweet nature begins to shine through.

Donald doesn’t need fixing. He needs out of the shelter and into a peaceful home where he can feel safe again. With the right environment, he has every potential to blossom into a loyal, loving companion for someone who understands the beauty of a quiet soul.

Donald is neutered, up to date on vaccines, tested, deworm