Rhea Domestic Short Hair Grand Rapids, MI

This specific kitty isn't available for adoption at this time, but just because she isn’t brave or comfortable enough to come out of her shell quite yet doesn't mean that we don’t want to show off a pretty face AND maybe generate some interest in some of our adoptable residents. At Crash’s we believe in allowing each of our cats to set their own pace. We don’t force them into the spotlight, or put them into situations where they may feel frightened so as not to elicit the ‘fight, flight, or flee’ responses. It is important to us that each individual of the feline kind is allowed to explore our free-roaming facility as he or she sees fit, so we provide a multitude of different types of cozy cubbies, tall perches, and catwalks, so that favorite hiding spots and vantage points can be determined by each individual. Although we are all about offering reassuring pets and gentle touches, we understand that some of our Crash Cats have been out on the mean streets for too long without non-threatening human interaction, so it is important to us not to force the issue. So many of our timid—and even terrified—residents have literally blossomed by simply observing how their fellow felines give and receive attention and affection, seeking us out for a reassuring head rub or a walk-by graze of fur meeting an unsuspecting pant leg:) We don’t have time limits here, so if it takes months or even years for one of ours to settle in and fully embrace what it means to be part of our population, so be it.
So we urge you to cruise through our other Adoptable Pet Listings and read through the bios and storied written; ya never know who you may consider letting into your heart—and home.

A few things to note about Rhea and her BFF, Peridot:
"Both girls are quite skittish yet, and really need each other. Peridot is the more outgoing of the two, but Rhea is starting to come out of her favorite cubby more. I know they didn't come in together, but they have become the best of friends and we really would hate to see them separated. Rhea tends to mother Peridot, and is anxious if she isn't around. They both will swat at times, but have come a long way as far as being able to pet them or give meds. They will most definitely
need a quieter home with someone that understands that it could take months for them to allow anyone to hold them. They are very sweet girls, but both are very jumpy a lot of the time. I would suggest that anyone interested in them have
a taller cat tower with a cubby where they can curl up together and settle in on their own terms. Kids and dogs would be too much for the girls."

We will keep you updated on her progress, and in the meantime, send good vibes her way!