Sashita Domestic Short Hair Mix New York, NY

I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe.
I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you.
I am looking for a home with a patient person.
I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and me and some peace and quiet you'll see what a love bug I am.
Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy!
I love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles!
Sashita tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. She will likely need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that she go to a home with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in fearful cat behavior. Due to the behavior shown, she may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced.

A volunteer writes: To me, Sashita is a shy, gentle, girl that needs a quiet home to decompress in and live her best life. As I reached my hand in to her kennel she stayed in her relaxed position and accepted the head pets I had to offer. I think she enjoyed them because at one point she closed her eyes. I can tell that she has love to give but she is a bit nervous and is waiting for the right home to be patient with her while she comes out of her shell. She was a sweet girl sniffing my head and then allow head pets.
Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 6.36lbs Age: 7yrs 1mths 0wks