Neeko is a 3 year old female cat with a lot of personality. Here's what her foster volunteers say about her: How would you describe the cat's general personality? Neeko has so much personality! She's bold and a bit feisty and affectionate in her own special way. She loves to …
Neeko is a 3 year old female cat with a lot of personality. Here's what her foster volunteers say about her:
How would you describe the cat's general personality?
Neeko has so much personality! She's bold and a bit feisty and affectionate in her own special way. She loves to be involved and will often sit near you to watch whatever you're doing, and she's always rubbing on our legs (she'll sometimes even stand on her back paws while doing so!).
Does the cat enjoy being pet?
It takes her a bit to warm up, but she'll eventually love head and chin scratches!
If yes, on what parts of her body does the cat like to be pet?
Her head, chin, and ears.
Are there any parts of her body that the cat does NOT like being touched?
She doesn't particularly like being touched anywhere besides her head area.
Does the cat come on your lap?
No, but she may sit near us on the couch.
Does the cat like to be held?
No, but she will tolerate it for a brief period, especially if you're wearing something soft!
Does the cat sleep in your bed?
Yes, she loves curling up at the food of the bed on a soft blanket.
Does the cat seek your attention?
Yes, she's always rubbing on our legs and rolling on the floor asking to play!
Does the cat like to play?
Yes!
What are the cat's favority games and toys?
She loves kicker toys with catnip and wand toys with a fuzzy target.
How vocal is the cat? What kind of sounds does the cat make?
She's very quiet. She sometimes makes a tiny, scratchy meow that's so adorable, but that's very rare.
Does the cat scratch a scratcher? If no, please explain.
She sometimes scratches on her cat tower (vertical scratcher).
Does the cat always use the litter box? If no, please explain.
Yes, and she is very neat about it! She doesn't spray litter everywhere as she cleans up.
What food and frequency is the cat currently eating?
We give her about a quarter can of 5.5oz wet food twice per day with her meds mixed in, plus dry food always available.
Is the cat picky about food?
Not really, but she definitely prefers pate.
What is the cat's favorite treat?
She loves Temptations soft & crunchy catnip treats. One of her favorite games is when we throw a treat down the hallway and she runs to get it. Then, she'll come running back like she's playing fetch! It's so cute!
Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances?
Yes, but she has been doing it less and less as time goes on! She gets in agitated/playful moods but is easily distracted with a toy (keep at least one toy in each room!).
Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you?
Yes, but very rarely.
Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you?
Only a few times when we first got her. She always warned first by opening her mouth.
Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)?
No, although she has bitten in previous homes.
To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful?
She's very social! She immediately goes up to anyone new and rubs on their legs. She loves to get all the new smells too.
If you have observed the cat with other animals, please describe how they get on?
We have never seen her around other animals.
Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren't covered by the previous questions?
She has the most adorable little fangs that stick out even when her mouth is closed! And she has the cutest face you could never say no to. She also loves to sleep on cardboard, even if it doesn't seem too comfortable... (she's taken to laying on top of a partially open box). She loves it almost as much as she loves sleeping on soft things!
In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt?
If you're looking for a little companion who wants to be near you (but is a bit hesitant about physical affection), she's the perfect choice! She's always curious about what you're up to and loves to play. She's unique and has a big personality, which we love about her!
What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them?
She has a lot of energy, which sometimes manifests in swatting (trying to "play" with you), so redirecting with a toy is very effective. We think all Neeko really needs is time and patience. She has made so much progress after just a few months of living with us. She's a big sweetheart who just has a different way of showing it than most cats!
