Isabel - Domestic Short Hair Cat for Adoption in The Colony, Texas

I'm a ladylike and graceful girl, but I'm also cuddly once I trust you and know you will be gentle. When I was brought to the shelter, I was an outside stray cat with 9 kittens to protect. I was removed from the wild after attacking someone, and I do have a bite history on record with the shelter, but it is not a reflection of who I truly am. At the time, I was very scared, defensive, and trying to protect my babies, so it has taken me some time to get to this point.

Now that I've had time, patience, and gentle care, I love being around people and get so excited when someone I know and trust is around! I will follow you, roll over, and make air biscuits, my favorite move, showing how much I enjoy and love you! Sometimes I will squirm around or roll back and forth hoping to make you watch and laugh, then come pet me or give me some treats for such good effort!

Because of my history and personality, I need a calm, understanding home where I can be the only pet. No cats, kittens, or dogs for me, please! I also need a family that will respect my boundaries, go slow with me, and help me continue to feel safe. I may do well with kids over 10 as long as they are gentle, respectful, and understand that I need time and space when adjusting.

I love to play with my little toys in my kennel, and I do it quite often. When I'm out, I explore and sometimes stop and have fun with the mesmerizing motion toy that moves under a sheet from Amazon. I love playing with wand toys with you, and I will probably make you chuckle as I chase and grab it, sometimes tighter and tighter until I've managed to get the whole thing! Then I let go to start again! Leave some toys out for me because once I get comfy, I'm sure to stop and play with some of my little toys off and on throughout the day to have a little fun on my own.

I love soft cushions and blankets where I can sit up off the floor, be near you, and have a big cozy bed or mattress in a quiet part of the room you're in the most. I might like one in the bedroom so I can be with you there too. I like to climb sometimes, so having a cat tree near a window would be great and nice entertainment.

I like dry food, and here they use Purina One, but there might be another kind or flavor of food I like even better. I'm a little picky about wet food, but not very, and I really love it! I like having it twice a day, but just don't give me too much at a time and ruin my slim figure! Half a small can per serving and I'm happy.

If you want to give it a try, I will take my treats from you one at a time when you hold them out. I'm pretty good at that too! This will also help me continue to learn that humans can be trusted. With patience, kindness, and a calm home where I can feel safe, you're going to love having me around!

The domestic short hair cat is a popular and diverse breed known for its unique personalities and low maintenance care. These cats come in various colors and patterns, with short, easy to manage coats that require minimal grooming. Domestic short hairs are friendly, adaptable, and make wonderful companions for individuals and families alike. They possess playful and affectionate qualities that endear them to many, making them one of the most beloved and widely adopted cat breeds worldwide.