DIMOND

My story

Dimond:Dimond has beautiful markings and striking eyes, and is a playful lady once she is comfortable with her new family. -Dimond has really struggled with transition since being in the shelter. She is easily stressed or overwhelmed during transitions. The shelter is looking for an adopter who is willing to give her as much time as she needs to settle in - it could be a couple of days, weeks, or longer. Her success will be dependent on how well her adopters are able to read and appropriately respond to her body language. We recommend setting her up in her own space to start (an extra bedroom or bathroom, for example). Choose a space that people or animals do not have access to unless you are going in to clean or feed. She should be left alone initially as she adjusts. Her space should include plenty of hiding places, ideally with access to a vertical surfaces as well like a cat tree or a cat-proofed shelf, and easy access to a litter box, food, and water. Never approach her or try to pet or pick her up when she is hiding or showing fearful body language like curling up into a tight, tense ball, flattening her ears backward or to the sides, hissing, growling, swatting, etc. Ideally, with enough time to herself, she will begin to relax and move around more freely while youre visiting her room. Gradually give her more access to the home only when she is confidently moving about her environment and remains confident with relaxed body language when you go in to spend time with her. Compatibility:KIDS: Teens and up! Dimond struggled when children were loud in her previous home so she is looking for a low traffic, quiet home.DOGS & CATS: No thanks, Dimond did not get along with the other cat in her previous home. If you think this cat could be a good match for your home and would like to learn more, stop by our Nevins Farm Adoption Center in Methuen. We have open adoption hours Tuesday - Sunday from 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm with no appointment or application needed. You are welcome to enter our cat adoption room during open hours. Staff and volunteers will be happy to assist you!

If you have any questions or would like to adopt DIMOND, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.