My name is Nyla!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated over 3 months ago

Cared for by Shady's Paw Animal Rescue

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Approve Application

Home Check

Meet the Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

Pay Fee

Adoption fee: $125

This helps Shady's Paw Animal Rescue with pet care costs.

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

Gray or Blue

Age

2 years 1 month old, Adult

Sex

Female

Pet ID

656

Hair Length

–

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

🌟 Meet Nyla: A Survivor with Soul
Nyla is more than just a stunning feline—she’s a living testament to resilience, grace, and the power of second chances. This breathtaking beauty was rescued just in time from a shelter that planned to remove her eye. Today, she thrives with her vision fully intact and a spark in her gaze that tells you she’s ready for her next chapter.

With a strong personality and a sensitive soul, Nyla is a cat who knows what she needs—and she’s not afraid to ask for it. She’s met other cats and even a large dog, and her reactions vary depending on her environment. In spaces with clear boundaries and structure, she’s calm, curious, and quietly confident. But in open, undefined areas, she can feel overwhelmed. Because of this, Nyla will flourish as the only cat in a home that offers predictability, patience, and time to decompress.

Nyla enjoys gentle affection and will happily accept pets, but she also values her independence. She’s not a lap cat (at least not in her current foster home with other critters), but she’s a loyal companion for someone who understands her need for balance. She’s the kind of cat who will sit nearby while you read, follow you from room to room, and offer quiet companionship with the occasional head bump of trust.

🏡 Ideal Home:
A calm, structured environment

No other cats; possibly okay with a respectful dog

A human who understands sensitive souls and values quiet connection

Patience to let her blossom at her own pace

Nyla’s journey has shaped her into a cat with depth, dignity, and a quiet kind of magic. If you’re looking for a companion who will reward your love with loyalty and grace, Nyla might just be your perfect match.

Rescue

Shady's Paw Animal Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

656

Contact

—

Phone

—

info@shadyspaw.org

Website

https://www.shadyspaw.org/

Address

Winchester, VA 22601

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Apply online at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SHDY/Cat

2.
Interview

We will call to discuss the kind of cat you would like to add to your family. We will also contact your vet and references so let them know!

3.
Approve Application

You receive an email with a tentative approval pending your home visit, with a link to schedule it at your convenience.

4.
Home Check

A quick video home visit to alert you to any dangers in your home or areas of concerns for a cat (example - crystal glassware on shelves).

5.
Meet the Pet

Come meet a specific cat at a meet and greet planned for you or come to one of our adoption events to pick out your new friend.

6.
Sign Adoption Contract

The adoption contract lists your responsibilities for the safety and health of your new family member.

7.
Pay Fee

Standard domestics: $150 young kitten, $125 juvenile kitten, $75 adult. You pay when you adopt or if you choose to reserve.

Additional adoption info

Shady's Paw Animal Rescue works diligently to pair our cats with the perfect home. The adoption process can be done in a few hours or it can take weeks - it just depends on when your references call us back and when you schedule your home visit.

Adoption application

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SHDY/Cat

Go meet their pets

Adoption events are held regularly in the community at Petco Winchester VA every other Saturday. Additional events are held at area festivals, wineries, breweries, and parks. Approved adopters can schedule a private meet and greet with their chosen pet. Same day adoptions are not done, so please apply in advance of any adoption event to give us time to check vet and personal references and to complete the video home visit.

More about this rescue

Shady’s Paw Animal Rescue is 100% foster based and volunteer run dedicated to improving the lives of cats and the people who care for them. With a platinum seal of transparency through Guidestar / Candid, a Great Non-Profits Seal, and other accolades, you can trust that you are dealing with a public charity that understands the need to be transparent in all that we do.