Jake

🐾 Jake<br/><br/>Hi, I’m Jake, and I’ve been at ARF since March with three other cats I’ve known for a very long time. We came from a garage colony where life was cold, uncertain, and far from the comforts of a home. When we first arrived, we were completely overwhelmed and relied on each other for safety.<br/><br/>Over time, I made some really encouraging progress. I began to play, showed interest in string toys, and even took squeeze-up treats—huge steps for a cat learning how to trust. Recently, though, I’ve become more reserved again. Regression can happen with cats like me who have experienced long-term stress and instability, and it doesn’t mean I can’t succeed—it just means I need the right home, time, and patience to feel safe again.<br/><br/>I’m a sensitive soul who feels things deeply. I may be feeling a little depressed in the shelter environment, and I’d likely do best in a calm, predictable home where I can decompress at my own pace. I don’t ask for attention right now, but I observe quietly and take comfort in familiar companions.<br/><br/>Because of how closely bonded I am to the cats I arrived with—and because I’m still learning to trust—we would strongly prefer that I be adopted as part of a pair, ideally with one of my longtime friends. Having a familiar cat by my side could make all the difference in helping me regain confidence and continue progressing.<br/><br/>I’m looking for an adopter who understands that healing isn’t always a straight line, and that patience, routine, and compassion can change a life. With the right person, I believe I’ll find my footing again—just like I did before.<br/><br/>If you’re someone who believes in giving shy cats the time they need, I might be the one you’ve been waiting for.<br/><br/>Some very important things you should know when applying:<br/><br/>Adoption fees for young adult and adult cats are $250 ($265 if microchipped). <br/><br/>What our adoption fees include: <br/><br/>Adult cats have received a wellness exam, fecal exams to test for intestinal parasites, treated for any known/existing conditions to bring them back to health, SNAP tested for FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus), FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus), and Heartworm. They have also received flea/tick preventative, have been spayed/neutered and are up to date on both their distemper and rabies vaccinations. <br/><br/>For all applicants:<br/>Our volunteers do our very best to match an animal’s needs with that of the family’s needs and desires. In an effort to be transparent, please note that we just don’t know how our individual animals, many who have been through prior stress or trauma before arriving at our shelter, will react around young children who are still learning what it means to respect an animals’ boundaries. We are happy to have a beneficial discussion about safety between children and pets. Applicants and their family members arriving for meet and greets will be asked to sign a liability waiver upon arrival and prior to meeting our animals. Please also expect to have at least 2 visits as part of the adoption process at our shelter- one for the initial meet and greet, and one for the adoption appointment if a match is made. It’s important to us that we are properly matching animals to adopters, preparing our adopters for their special adoption day, and for a lifetime of happy pet ownership with your adopted pet.<br/><br/><br/>Please double check your application for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting it to us. Please be as thorough as possible when answering application questions as the more you elaborate, the more information we have to consider, the more likely we are to have a full picture of the care, support, and love our cats/kittens will receive for their adopted lifetime and your particular application will be at the top of our mind when placing cats/kittens in their chosen forever homes. You can complete an application at ARFCT.org and submit it to our email at arfct.adoptions@gmail.com for consideration. Thank you!

🐾 Jake

Hi, I’m Jake, and I’ve been at ARF since March with three other cats I’ve known for a very long time. We came from a garage colony where life was cold, uncertain, and far from the comforts of a home. When we first arrived, we were completely overwhelmed and relied on each other for safety.

Over time, I made some really encouraging progress. I began to play, showed interest in string toys, and even took squeeze-up treats—huge steps for a cat learning how to trust. Recently, though, I’ve become more reserved again. Regression can happen with cats like me who have experienced long-term stress and instability, and it doesn’t mean I can’t succeed—it just means I need the right home, time, and patience to feel safe again.

I’m a sensitive soul who feels things deeply. I may be feeling a little depressed in the shelter environment, and I’d likely do best in a calm, predictable home where I can decompress at my own pace. I don’t ask for attention right now, but I observe quietly and take comfort in

🐾 Jake

Hi, I’m Jake, and I’ve been at ARF since March with three other cats I’ve known for a very long time. We came from a garage colony where life was cold, uncertain, and far from the comforts of a home. When we first arrived, we were completely overwhelmed and relied on each other for safety.

Over time, I made some really encouraging progress. I began to play, showed interest in string toys, and even took squeeze-up treats—huge steps for a cat learning how to trust. Recently, though, I’ve become more reserved again. Regression can happen with cats like me who have experienced long-term stress and instability, and it doesn’t mean I can’t succeed—it just means I need the right home, time, and patience to feel safe again.

I’m a sensitive soul who feels things deeply. I may be feeling a little depressed in the shelter environment, and I’d likely do best in a calm, predictable home where I can decompress at my own pace. I don’t ask for attention right now, but I observe quietly and take comfort in familiar companions.

Because of how closely bonded I am to the cats I arrived with—and because I’m still learning to trust—we would strongly prefer that I be adopted as part of a pair, ideally with one of my longtime friends. Having a familiar cat by my side could make all the difference in helping me regain confidence and continue progressing.

I’m looking for an adopter who unde