Adopt

My name is Taffy!

Posted 14 hours ago | Updated 13 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Approve Application

4

Meet the Pet

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Pay Fee

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $240

This helps City of Hamilton Animal Services with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Orange or Red Tabby
Age
8 years old, Adult
Sex
Female
Pet ID
9033
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My health

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current

My personality

My story

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

At eight years old, Taffy has perfected the art of being shaped like a very elegant ottoman. Plush, round, and delightfully substantial, she’s what one might politely call curvy…generously upholstered…magnificently plush. The truth is, Taffy carries a little more fluff than is comfortable, which means grooming herself can be tricky. She may need a patient human who can help her with the things she can’t quite reach.

Life hasn’t been very steady for Taffy lately. She’s been moved around more than a cat ever should, and it’s left her feeling a bit unsure about the world. When hands come toward her too quickly, she sometimes responds with a small hiss or a grumbly complaint — her way of saying, “Please go slowly with me.” Underneath that cautious exterior is a cat who simply hasn’t had the chance to feel safe for a while.

Taffy isn’t looking for perfection. She’s looking for patience.

She’ll do best with someone who understands that trust takes time, especially for a sensitive soul who has had her routine turned upside down. She may not be the kind of cat who enjoys being scooped up and fussed over right away. But give her a calm home, gentle voices, and the space to settle in, and she’ll show you the quieter kinds of affection — sitting nearby, keeping you company, and slowly letting her guard down.

Because of her size, Taffy may benefit from a gradual wellness plan — a little help with grooming, a thoughtful diet, and encouragement to move at her own pace. Nothing extreme. Just small, loving steps toward feeling better.

What Taffy really needs is someone who sees past the hisses, past the extra fluff, and recognizes a cat who has been through a lot and still has so much heart left to give.

If you have a warm home, a gentle approach, and a soft spot for a slightly grumbly, magnificently plush companion…Taffy might just be waiting for you. Please complete an adoption application:

https://www.hamilton.ca/home-neighbourhood/animals-pets/adopt-or-foster-pet/adoptions

Animal adoptions and viewing are by appointment only. This allows our Adoption Staff to spend quality time with each potential home to ensure the most successful matches are made between the animals and their new families.

*Please note: we only adopt within Ontario
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
9033
Contact
Address
247 Dartnall Road, Hamilton, ON L8W 3V9

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

Interview consists of a phone call to determine if applicant might be a suitable candidate for the pet.

3.

Approve Application

4.

Meet the Pet

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

6.

Pay Fee

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Animal adoptions and viewing are by appointment only. This allows our Adoption Staff to spend quality time with each potential home to ensure the most successful matches are made between the animals and their new families.

Adoption application

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