Pollux is a tween girl who has spent more time with other cats than human. This means she will initially be scared and shy in her new home. She was living outside in a very large colony with many other cats; we call cats like this Community Cats. Although she had a feeder who cared for her, she has not known life inside a home and will be nervous in new environments. Due to her younger age along with displaying curious and social behaviors, we put her on a pathway for adoption. She still requires time and work with a new adopter to help her overcome her fear of the human world.
The key to making cats like Pollux comfortable in your home is patience. Community Cats usually follow the Rule of 3: it can take these cats 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to start settling in, and 3 months (OR MORE) to feel at home and show their personality. Here are a few things you can expect from your Community Cat: