Kelpievery Shy is truly one for patient, cat-savvy adopters. This young tabby was live trapped after being born outdoors, so life inside and human contact are both pretty new. When a cat is described as shy here, it means more than just hiding on your first visit—Kelpie can be genuinely uncomfortable around unfamiliar people and needs a home where her space and boundaries will be respected. Earning her trust is a slow process; it might take multiple visits, guided by the shelter’s Behavior Team, to see the careful confidence and quiet sweetness she reserves for those she comes to trust. She’s more at ease around gentle cats, and you’ll catch her coming out for play or treats (especially Delectables or canned food) once she’s comfortable. Due to her shy nature, Kelpie isn’t a fit for a home with children. There’s no known dog history, so if you do have a dog, you’ll need to work with the shelter team to see if integration is possible. She doesn’t seek out petting, but volunteers have helped her gain confidence by consistently using positive reinforcement. Meeting Kelpie requires arranging a visit with a Cat Behavior Expurrt for the first introduction, then a second visit for adoption planning. The shelter will walk you through every step, offering support for her transition and insisting that she remain an indoor cat (catios and harness walks are encouraged for safe enrichment). If you’re looking for instant affection, keep moving; but if you want to give a patient cat a lasting, low-key home, Kelpievery Shy might just surprise you over time. Click apply to start the adoption process.