Arden

Please read Arden and Nugget's BIO carefully. They are very shy cats and will need a very patient and understanding home that will give them the time needed to blossom. Please understand when we share that our cats are very shy, we are being very transparent about their needs. Shy does not just mean that they may hide from you when you come to visit, it means they may be very uncomfortable with a new person/people. This may cause them to retreat or freeze. We ask that you please be very mindful of this and understand that it will take time to build a relationship with them. Please do not impose on their space and implement strategies that our Behavior Team can share with you. If you are truly interested in adopting one of our shyer cats, we strongly encourage you to do multiple visits and work with our Behavior Team. This may give you the opportunity to see sprinkles of their beautiful personalities that they share with those they trust. Arden Intake 09/23/2023 DOB 04/23/23 Nugget Intake 2/13/2020 DOB 3/30/2019 Arden and Nugget are a very shy duo of love and are great with other cats. Due to their shy nature and that they do not enjoy being held or picked up we recommend a home without young children. They have no history of interacting with dogs and both have never lived in a home before. Both were live trapped several years ago next to the shelter and have come such a long way. Arden and Nugget are very playful, and enjoy bouncy balls, wands and feathers. Nugget absolutely goes wild for the laser light and she will chase that red dot purrever, so be sure to mix in some tangible toys to prevent her from being frustrated. They do not enjoy being pet in the shelter setting, however they are learning to be comfortable around people with positive based methods. Arden is very food motivated and if you have a calm, gentle demeanor he will relax around you. Nugget is toy motivated, so get your laser light charged up and ready for some bouncing action. Our volunteers work steadily to help socialize cats like them so that they are comfortable around people and help them to generalize interactions so that comfort can transfer to new and unfamiliar people. This will also help with a transition to a potential home. Since Arden and Nugget transitioned to our Main Floor their bond has grown stronger. They are always nearby one another, lean on each other for comfort and have so much fun playing together. After you meet them and feel they are a good match, you will need to have a second visit with our Adoption and Care Coordinator. We will provide guidance and support to help make their transition to your home one that is successful, supportive and filled with love.