Meet Charlie! A complex character who is ready to steal your heart. While Charlie often gets a lot of attention from his striking beauty, we see him for more than that; it's his character that really shines. Charlie is a gentle soul who is very shy and reserved. Charlie enjoys scratchers and would benefit from a variety of them in home. While he is playful and enjoys pets once he is comfortable, he has long and hard adjustment periods reactionary to change. Due to his life experiences, being skittish is something our cat behaviorist believes will likely be a long term part of Charlie's personality. While Charlie has had a tough time, he deserves a loving owner who can meet his needs and care for him through the rest of his days. Charlie needs a lot

of patience, dedication, and an experienced and understanding person with a quiet home. He promises he will reward with lots of love and gentle kisses.

To be considered for visiting Charlie, you MUST fill out an adoption application beforehand and agree to and be able to do the following in order to be considered:

**MUST be willing to work with shelter director and cat behaviorist during his transition period** - it will likely be months of hiding after going home, so need someone very patient and knowledgeable about correct ways to socialize a cat, as well as with plenty of time to dedicate

**Must be willing to visit the shelter multiple times for at least one month once a week with our cat behaviorist prior to bringing home for adjustment period**

**Home cannot have kids, a dog, multiple pets, or more than 2 people in the present or future. Needs a quiet home with minimal change, visitors, etc.

There will be no exceptions to the above.