Gender: Female

Birth date: 12/2024

Needs feline companion: No

Description:

NOTE: Goldilocks needs a foster home with experienced cat caretaker. She is a good candidate to foster with the potential to adopt.

Goldilocks Personality

Goldilocks is a very friendly, confident kitty. And, of course, a gorgeous and colorful fluffy girl. She has only been in our care for a very short period of time and has already had four trips to the vet to address health issues – now resolved – and spaying. So many trips to the vet can, of course, be upsetting for cats. As she is settling in, she is becoming very playful.

Goldilocks doesn't hide when in a new place or when meeting new people. However, she was a little 'on guard' for the first week in our care. She loves to greet you with lots of purring and rubbing up against you. But she is cautious when you reach for her and may swat or nip you if she feels uncertain. This behavior has quickly subsiding as she settles in. We know nothing about her background and don't know what she's been through. Every day she is getting more comfortable with people and we think once she is settled and knows her humans won't hurt her she will be a truly wonderful companion. Although she may always be a little sassy!

Type of Foster Home Needed

Goldilocks needs an experienced cat caretaker who understands that she needs to feel comfortable before being approached and petted. Just let her come to you and she greets you with loving affection – rubbing up against you and non-stop purring. Because she has been a little defensive, we are seeking a patient and caring foster home with no children.

Goldilocks seems receptive to the other young female cat in her current foster home – although they are separated by a screen door. They can see each other but not interact directly. Goldilocks is curious about the other kitty, but unfortunately the other cat becomes really aggressive when Goldilocks approaches the door. Goldilocks just backs off – looking puzzled and just wanting to be friends. So a friendly cat in her foster home could be a plus for her in settling in.

PLEASE NOTE:  we only adopt to residents of the DC metro area, which includes DC, Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties in MD, and Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudoun Counties in VA.

Please see our adoption guidelines at  https://spcanova.org/about-us/adoption-policies/.

Home Environment:

Moderately Active

OK with dogs:

No

OK with kids:

No

Needs a foster:

Yes

Special needs information:

None