Name: Jelly
Age: ~5 years
Breed: Tortie Domestic Shorthair
Personality: Personality Assistant
Price: ~50 dollars
Status: Adopted
Jelly is an unfortunate soul who has been at the humane shelter not once, but twice. Her first encounter with the shelter came as the status of stray. After five days not a soul came to claim Jelly so she went into evaluations for adoption and passed. Her first time at the shelter as an adoptable cat did not last long and within weeks her sweet personality and gentle nature got her adopted by a couple who along with Jelly adopted a young kitten. Here is where the problem started. Jelly did not get along with the other cat, fighting constantly. Jelly was returned because she was older of the cats and thought it was her age that made her unagreeable; a kitten would still be young enough to "accept" a different cat. However, cats, unlike dogs, have a sociability window only until around 2 months old. Thus even an older kitten would be set in its ways just as much as an older cat. Returned in late August, Jelly is now the longest stay adoption at the shelter. This stay may be longer than every other cat around her as she is one of the eldest cats and is surrounded by kittens to which the shelter is overwhelmed with.
Jelly is classified as a personal assistant: a very social cat with a middle to the road valence (confidence and playfulness). She will come to the front of her kennel when people approach and will gently swat at hands near her cage to get your attention. Upon first chance meeting Jelly is a little shy perferring to confidently investigate a room, but if you approach her or call her she is more than happy to come over and butt head you. Not a very playful cat and not friendly with other cats makes Jelly perfect for people interested in a cat who will follow you around and be your shadow. The owners who returned her raved about her loving personality and calm disposition, but just could not handle the fighting. As a warning for adopters make sure she will be your only animal in your house and if you currently own a cat you are unable to adopt her. With her history she has a waiver ensuring she can only be placed in a home where she will be the only cat. If looking for a true personal assistant who is loyal and prefers to be your only cat, then adopt Jelly a cat who deserves a second chance.
