My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I am looking for a home with a patient person. I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and me and some peace and quiet you'll see what a love bug I am. Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! I love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles! Emilia appreciates attention and petting but took an extended period of time to adjust to the new environment. She was initially severely fearful or stressed in the shelter, but is now very sweet and outgoing. She will likely need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that she go to a home with some cat experience preferred AND be well counseled in fearful cat behavior & new home adjustment. Due to the behavior shown, she may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced. My foster writes: Emilia is a shy cat, fearful at first, but slowly she's opened up to us and gotten comfortable with her surroundings. She's really friendly and talkative once she gets to know you. Primary Color: Tabby Weight: 5.2lbs Age: 13yrs 4mths 0wks Animal has been Spayed