Binx

Description

Binx is a female spayed cat, up to date on vaccines. Here’s what her foster volunteer says about her after just one week in her foster home:   How would you describe the cat's general personality? - Playful, curious, and loving   Does the cat enjoy being pet? - Mostly, she enjoys sitting on/near you while relaxing but may be testy if she’s in a playful mood   If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? - She likes pets everywhere but around her hind legs/paws   Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? - Hind legs and paws   Does the cat come on your lap? - Sometimes, more often she will set beside you but can be amenable to being placed on a lap if she’s relaxed   Does the cat like to be held? - She has become mostly tolerant of being picked up and help but does not seek it out     Does the cat sleep in your bed? - Yes, she sleeps on her own pillow on the bed each night   Does the cat seek your attention? - Yes she enjoys being around people and will seek attention, especially around meal times   Does the cat like to play? - yes she loves to play   What are the cat's favorite games and toys? - she likes interactive toys like a feather on a line, she will also play with small toys like fabric mice on her own but prefers interaction   How vocal is the cat? - not very, she will occasionally make small trill noises while playing and will lightly meow if she is being held/pet and wants to leave. She will sometimes meow when left alone in the apartment.   What kinds of sounds does the cat make? - trills, meows, purrs, all very quiet   Does the cat scratch a scratcher? If no, please explain. - no, she doesn’t use the scratcher but does scratch things like doormats/rough carpets m     Does the cat always use the litter box? If no, please explain. - yes   What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? - she has wet food once-twice a day and access to dry food at all times + dental and lick-able treats     Is the cat picky about food? - she occasionally will leave a wet food meal or only eat a small portion of it, she seems to enjoy fish over chicken or beef, and salmon over whitefish or tuna     What is the cat's favorite treat? - salmon flavored lick-able treats and salmon dental greenies      What medication is the cat on, and how is it administered? - NA   Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? - Rarely, when pet near her hind legs and if she’s not relaxed     Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? - no   Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? - she was nippy while getting acclimated to her environment and to being in proximity with people but stopped after a couple days   To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? - she is not afraid or territorial, she may be more hesitant to seek attention from new people but she is not shy   If you have observed the cat with other animals, please describe how they get on? - NA   Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? - she loves getting in the bathtub and watching the faucet run lightly (doesn’t like actually getting in water) and will sometimes sit right by the shower to enjoy the warm air - she sleeps in the same spot every night on a pillow, which she started doing of her own accord   In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? - Binx is a great cat who acclimated extremely quickly to being indoors and around people, she is open to bonding with people and would be great for people who want a cat as a companion that isn’t overly clingy but isn’t shy either   What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? - she took a couple days to adjust to being pet and is still adjusting to being held, she learns quickly and acclimates well when challenged (e.g., continuous holding and picking up to build positive associations)   The suggested donation for Binx is $350 (negotiable).