Chicago, IL - Domestic Shorthair. Meet Anabelle a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

Orange or Red Tabby

Age

5 years 1 month old, Adult

Sex

Male

Pet ID

–

Hair Length

short

My details

Good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Anabelle is very shy when presented with new people and new places.

You can expect her to need a several-week adjustment period when she moves into her forever home, but this kitty is worth your patience!

Once she gets comfortable, she is a fun, quirky, sweet little cat that is likely to form strong bonds with her favorite humans.

It is often said that cats are primarily motivated by food - Anabelle is motivated by petting.

She loves to roll around on the floor or sofa, purring like crazy while she is scratched and stroked.

She will then gaze at you longingly if she thinks you have stopped petting her too soon.

Although she is not yet ready to be a lap cat, but there is every reason to believe she will get there eventually.

In addition to her very generous purr, Anabelle likes to express her feelings to her human friends with a variety of barely audible mews, chirps, and trills.

Anabelle enjoys solo play with her favorite mouse toy – stalking it, pouncing, and gleefully tossing it into the air as she gallops around the room.

Stairs and felt balls are other play time favorites. Wand toys are to be avoided (at least at first), as they make her nervous.

Anabelle is not adventurous when it comes to eating, preferring to stick with dry kibbles and water. She is open, however, to eating a variety of different dry foods.

Anabelle has successfully lived with other cats in a previous foster home but would likely do equally well as a solo cat if she is living with humans who can give her lots of attention.