Speckles

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Medium
  • Domestic Short Hair

Speckles

Current Location

Toronto, ON

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Age: Adult, (3-8 years)
Gender: Female
Size: Medium, (7-11 lbs)
Coat color: Tortoiseshell

Behavior

Personality
Curious, Playful, Affectionate, Cautious
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No
Declawed:
No

Speckles's Compatibility

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has bad compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has good compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Speckles's Story

Meet Speckles!<br/><br/>Speckles is a beautiful tortoiseshell girl with a wonderfully particular personality. She is cautious, thoughtful, affectionate, playful, and very much a girl who likes to do things on her own terms. It took Speckles a few months to truly warm up to her foster family. By default, she likes to hide and take her time deciding how she feels about a new person or situation. She may still dodge if she doesn't feel completely safe, so she needs a patient home that will let her set the pace. But once Speckles decides you're her person, you'll discover a very sweet and affectionate cat. Specked would do well in a quiet household with no young children.<br/> <br/>Speckles is a lover of pats. She especially enjoys chin scratches, butt scratches, and burying her face into your palm. She absolutely loves her daily brushing sessions and will happily purr when you speak softly to her. She doesn't like being picked up or held, and she's very clear about her boundaries, particularly when it comes to her belly! But she will absolutely seek you out when she wants affection. <br/> <br/>Her love languages are quality time and acts of service. She loves simply having her human nearby. If you're working or busy, she is remarkably patient and will often quietly sit and look at you, waiting for you to finish. She also loves having someone nearby while she eats so she can pause between bites to get some pets. And if she's been shut in a room for too long, she'll let you know about it, Speckles has opinions about the things that matter to her!<br/> <br/>Speckles is also a playful girl. She loves her toys, she's incredible at fishing out the other cats' toys from behind the furniture and carrying them with her mouth. She is lovely with feline companions and can happily live with other cats. She has a gentle, patient way of interacting with them and would be very comfortable in a home with a friendly resident cat. Speckles is an exceptionally clean and well-mannered house cat, and she's surprisingly unfazed by the vacuum. She also has the cutest habit of kneading as she walks, making her look like a tiny pony. <br/> <br/>Speckles just wants to feel safe, have someone nearby, receive affection when she asks for it, and have opportunities to play. Speckles is very much a girl's girl and would thrive having a patient woman she can build a close bond with.<br/><br/>Speckles is looking for:<br/>A patient home where she can take her time settling in,<br/>Humans who will respect her boundaries and let her initiate physical affection,<br/>Someone who enjoys a cat who wants to hang out nearby and be part of their day,<br/>Lots of pets, brushing, toys, and gentle attention,<br/>A home with other friendly cats, she enjoys feline company,,<br/>A primarily adult household where she can feel safe and understood (Speckles may hide when she first arrives and quietly observe you from afar. It might also take weeks for her to warm up and start trusting you. Don't take it personally, she's just gathering information),<br/><br/>She's a special girl, and she's ready to find someone who appreciates her exactly as she is.<br/><br/>Like all ACR cats, Speckles is is up-to-date on vaccines and has been treated for fleas and parasites. Speckles is also FIV and FeLV negative.

Meet Speckles!

Speckles is a beautiful tortoiseshell girl with a wonderfully particular personality. She is cautious, thoughtful, affectionate, playful, and very much a girl who likes to do things on her own terms. It took Speckles a few months to truly warm up to her foster family. By default, she likes to hide and take her time deciding how she feels about a new person or situation. She may still dodge if she doesn't feel completely safe, so she needs a patient home that will let her set the pace. But once Speckles decides you're her person, you'll discover a very sweet and affectionate cat. Specked would do well in a quiet household with no young children.

Speckles is a lover of pats. She especially enjoys chin scratches, butt scratches, and burying her face into your palm. She absolutely loves her daily brushing sessions and will happily purr when you speak softly to her. She doesn't like being picked up or held, and she's very clear about her boundaries, particularly when it comes to her belly! But sh

Meet Speckles!

Speckles is a beautiful tortoiseshell girl with a wonderfully particular personality. She is cautious, thoughtful, affectionate, playful, and very much a girl who likes to do things on her own terms. It took Speckles a few months to truly warm up to her foster family. By default, she likes to hide and take her time deciding how she feels about a new person or situation. She may still dodge if she doesn't feel completely safe, so she needs a patient home that will let her set the pace. But once Speckles decides you're her person, you'll discover a very sweet and affectionate cat. Specked would do well in a quiet household with no young children.

Speckles is a lover of pats. She especially enjoys chin scratches, butt scratches, and burying her face into your palm. She absolutely loves her daily brushing sessions and will happily purr when you speak softly to her. She doesn't like being picked up or held, and she's very clear about her boundaries, particularly when it comes to her belly! But she will absolutely seek you out when she wants affection.

Her love languages are quality time and acts of service. She loves simply having her human nearby. If you're working or busy, she is remarkably patient and will often quietly sit and look at you, waiting for you to finish. She also loves having someone nearby while she eats so she can pause between bites to get some pets. And if s

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How To Adopt

Speckles was listed as Adoptable by Annex Cat Rescue
How can I adopt Speckles?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Annex Cat Rescue. 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 Speckles 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 Annex Cat Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Speckles?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Annex Cat Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Speckles, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Annex Cat Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Speckles is from Annex Cat Rescue

[Toronto, ON]

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