Jill (bonded with Jack)

Jill was picked up from an outdoor colony for TNR, but was found to be friendly so AVA brought her inside to learn the joys of an indoor life. For the first few weeks Jill was very scared, but she has since come out of her shell and blossomed with her fosters’ patient handling and accommodations. She will need an understanding and experienced family to help cement her trust in people as she is still learning to lower her guards. It’s a challenge for her to overcome certain ingrained aversions that was part of her formative life spent in a colony. Time, patience, and a lot of love for this brave tabby girl will reap eventual rewards of a cat finally secure in the safety of a home and loving kindness of her people. She will be a joy to all around once she acclimates to a new space. A good way to break the ice with her is by playing. Jill LOVES to play and will chase a laser dot for hours! She also likes the wand toy as well. This is a great way to get Jill comfortable with her surroundings, and bonding with the people near her. She is a small, dainty cat who enjoys food, but only eats small portions at a time, a perfectly normal and healthy cat feeding behaviour. She enjoys Churu treats in a bowl, not directly from your hand, just another endearing quirk that’s quintessentially Jill. When it comes to pettings, Jill prefers her head and chin scratched. She may keep her distance in the beginning and not allow pets right away, but once trust is established, she lets you know closer contact is desired when she starts to rub her head and body on the furniture while you are in the room with her. Those are Jill’s signals that she is ready for some serious affection! Jill’s favourite lounge spots are on a cat couch or on a cat tree. She sometimes lets out a little chirp as a greeting when you enter the room, yet another Jill specialty. Although Jill does not like sudden movements or loud noises, she recovers quickly once those stimuli are removed. It’s still a challenge for her to be picked up or handled, as her fear has not entirely subsided about what comes after being picked up. Patience and understanding will play big roles in convincing her no harm will come to her as a consequence, and time of course, is the great pacifier. Since day 1 Jill has been great about using the litter box, a proper little lady that she is! Jill needs her good friend Jack who she adores, just watch the awww-inspiring video evidence! The two have formed a close friendship that offers comfort and companionship for both. Jack’s chill vibes really calm Jill’s skittish tendencies, and the two pals will make a complete package for a family ready to offer them the world. Would you like to make Jill and buddy Jack too, a part of your family? Please complete our online application found at: avacats.org/adopt/adoption-form. Our adoption fees cover vetting and include spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccines (initial FVRCP and rabies), flea treatment, two dewormings and microchipping. Adoption fees are $250 for each adult cat 1 year or older. Please note that fees may apply for additional required vaccinations (at $75 per booster) due prior to adoption. Total adoption fees will be confirmed by the AVA Adoption Coordinator.