MEET PICCOLO! *required to go to a home with another cat. He has two brothers here, Banjo and Ronald, and though we are not considering them to be bonded, they have similar behaviors. Shy but enjoys petting.He was living outside and brought in by our Field Services Team as part of our Trap/Neuter/Return program; we call these felines Community Cats. When he showed signs of being social, we put him on a pathway for adoption. The key to making cats like Piccolo comfortable in your home is patience. Community Cats are expected to have a very slow transition into a new home: it can take these cats around 1 month to decompress, 6 months to start settling in, and sometimes, 1 year to feel at home and show their personality, however, this time frame can be variable from cat to cat. Some may acclimate sooner than others but it is important to understand that this process will take longer than it would for a cat with an ownership history. Here are a few things you can expect from your Community Cat: *Hiding: for the best transition, we highly recommend confining your new cat to a seperate room in the home where they can learn about their new surroundings but still feel secure. A small space such as a guest room or extra bathroom are also good safe places. *Transition: After living outside, being in a home can be scary to a Community Cat, so remember to be patient.*Hands-on work: Most cats love food and using stinky wet food and Churu treats is a great way for you to bond with your new cat. Using a back scratcher to pet your cat while you're giving them tasty food will help them to associate petting with good things.Piccolo is currently up to date on all vaccinations, has been neutered, microchipped and seen by our vet team.For more information on this or any other animal currently residing at the Animal Rescue League of Boston please visit us during our adoption center hours: Wednesdays-Sundays from 1:00PM â 6:00PM, Tuesdays by appointment only from 1:00PM â 6:00PM, closed Mondays & Holidays. We welcome adopters from NH, RI, CT, and NY however, we are unable to facilitate same day adoptions due to state regulated paperwork requirements.For information about our adoption process click here
