My name is Little Dipper!

A volunteer writes:
Little Dipper was surrendered into our care as his owner needed to downsize her feline "crew" to just one cat. Upon arrival, Little Dipper accepted pets but once in a kennel and with the veterinary team, he sensed that something had gone "terribly wrong" for him. He had lost everything that mattered to him and found himself in an "out of this world" place...Little Dipper would not have it....With time and the help of staff and volunteers, Little Dipper calmed down and almost reverted to his pre-shelter state. Little Dipper is said to be friendly, affectionate, talkative with his family(comprising teens), his housemates and needs time to warm up with strangers. He would be playful with all and sometimes rough playing. Little Dipper is now "open for business", seeking companionship and cuddles. He is looking and hoping for true Love, for ever and ever this time around. A quiet(with no young children) home with a caring, loving and experienced new owner is what Little Dipper needs to succeed in this new chapter in his life!

I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace.

I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home.

I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them.

What my friends at ACC say about me:

Little Dipper was lying down in loaf position at the front of the kennel with a neutral body and eyes upon approach. When spoken to and opening the door, he sniffs and accepts treats offered. He gets up to stretch his body, head bunts for petting, and leans in hard for cheek rubs. When stroking his back and distracted with more treats, he is unbothered with a low body and tail. During pick up, he is calm, relaxed, and alert, scans the environment, and tenses up a little when held for 10 seconds. After placing him back down, he turns to the front and appreciates more petting and cheek rubs.

Little Dipper tolerates attention and petting but appeared initially fearful or stressed in the shelter. He may be a little more independent at the start, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Due to the behavior shown, he may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced.

Primary Color: White
Weight: 10
Age: 3yrs 1mths 4wks