Iris

About Iris

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Sex

Female

Age

Adult

Size

Small

Location

Chestertown, MD

From Humane Society of Kent County Maryland Inc.

Tiny tabby, big opinions, bigger heart. Iris is looking for someone who loves a cat with a little sass and a whole lot of love. Meet Iris!Iris is a 2-year-old tabby who may be small in size, but she has a big personality. She loves affection, enjoys being around people, and is always happy to soak up pets and attention.While in our free-roam room, Iris showed us just how far she has come. She loved getting pets, playing with toys, and spending time around people. Like many cats, however, she can become overstimulated at times. Iris grew up as an only kitten and never had the chance to learn some of the social skills that cats typically pick up from feline companions. As a result, she is still learning that when she feels overwhelmed, she can simply walk away instead of expressing her feelings quite so dramatically. The good news is that she gets better and better every day.Although Iris has never officially lived with another cat, she has done well greeting nearby cats and spent time in our free-roam room with another female cat without any issues. For homes with resident cats, we recommend a two-week shutdown period and slow introductions to help everyone adjust successfully.Due…

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