Jessika

Meet Jessika! She is just about the sweetest, most affectionate little baby you will ever meet. Jess has been with me, her foster, since she was about 5 weeks old. She has always stood out as a very boisterous, talkative, and very opinionated little kitty. She has a voice and you will know exactly what she needs at all times! Jess is a partner in crime, a snuggle buddy, a "stay by your side, ride or die" kinda gal. She will follow you literally everywhere including right out into your car if you let her. She absolutely LOVES outside time. She is quite the grasshopper huntress! She is far too smart for her own good so you have to watch her at all times when she is outside or she will find a way to escape. She can also be a door darter at times (we are working on that). This little sweetie will sit draped across your shoulder while you cook, do dishes, work, walk around the house, etc. She just wants to observe. We have created a bit of a monster because she will sometimes climb (or rather jump) up your leg to get on your shoulder. It's cute unless you have shorts on, then, not so cute.

Now, let's talk about how Miss Jess is with other cats and kittens. Jess has a bit of an attitude when it comes to other cats and kittens (initially). She absolutely detests them and will turn into a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde personality until she gets used to them. She may act out against the other cats and against her humans initially, but she gets over it and returns to her sweet self eventually. I guess she just hasn't taken any classes on stress management just yet. She has been exposed to several other kittens and with each one she will hold a serious grudge for a week or more. This is typical in some cats but for her can last an extended amount of time. A proper introduction with ample separation time, to get used to other smells and sounds, is absolutely necessary! She is not one of those cats you can just plop down in the living room with other cats and expect everyone will get along. Nope, she is a stone cold crazy lady if she isn't allowed a certain amount of time to decompress and adjust to her new home and furry family members. We have not tested her with other adult cats so she might just need to meet her match and be put in her place by an adult kitty. She currently resides with an adult cat she has knowns since she came into foster at 5 weeks old. They are besties but she doesn't require his company so she would do well as an only cat also IF you provide lots of stimulation for her and ample time with her humans.

Jess really loves dogs also. She doesn't really have any fear of anything at all; not loud noises, not dogs barking, not doors slamming, kids screaming, loud tv's, you name it. She is a pretty chill kitty when it comes to a busy household. She also does well with older kids. She has not met many younger kiddos so we aren't sure how she would do if she was "manhandled" by a toddler or similar. She has zero manners when it comes to counter surfing so if you are looking for a kitty that doesn't get on our counters and doesn't sleep in your bed with you, she is not a good fit for you. If you are looking for a very smart kitty who is affectionate and inquisitive, look no further, Jess is your girl!

**Due to Jessika's reaction to other cats she is not a fit for our adoption center so she will be an at home adoption. She is currently located in Gilbert. Please email us to meet her! We promise she is worth it! Jess has been spayed, microchipped, dewormed, is up to date on vaccines and negative for FeLV and FIV. Her adoption fee is $240.