Trixie Domestic Short Hair Rockford, MI

Trixie is a beautiful tabby cat with a white chest and white mittens and bright green eyes. She is 7 years old (born 2/15/2018). She has been waiting a long time for the right family to come along. Can you be that family for her?

Trixie absolutely loves chasing a laser pointer. Her foster mom said that “the minute I pick it up, Trixie does an adorable excited little dance.” She also enjoys playing with wand toys and licking catnip toys. She loves hanging out in a cat tree for lounging and wildlife watching. She loves rubbing up against people to greet them.

Trixie will do best in a quieter home as her past life had some turbulent times and loud noises scare her so a home with only older children or adults will be the best fit. She has never lived with dogs and although she lived with another cat previously, it seems like she may prefer a home as an only pet.

Trixie is not a fan of change so she will need need a little more adjustment time than some cats but once she starts to feel comfortable and begins to trust again, she will show her true self and will enjoy sitting next to you and being petted. Her adjustment period will likely be several days and she will likely do some hissing and hiding so a patient person who understands that cats don't like change any more (likely less) than humans will be a good fit for her. She will be a wonderful companion once she knows she can trust you. Because of her initial fear and insecurity, an adopter will need to be cautious and watch her cues so that she doesn’t nip or bite. Once she knows she is safe, this should cease or become very infrequent and will only occur if she gets overstimulated with excessive petting.

In her first home, she would often greet visitors and ask for attention so we anticipate that may come in time in her new home as well but initially she may hide from strangers or watch from afar. She will happily sleep with you at night if you will let her.

Can you provide the stable, loving home environment that she deserves? She has a lot of great years of joy to share with a new forever family who is willing to be patient with her sometimes spunky responses.