Baby is a beautiful cat that loved her family very much and wasn't afraid to show it. She would greet her family at the door and sleep with them in bed each night. She loved to be petted and even enjoyed fresh air outside on a leash. You wouldn't know that by visiting Baby now. She is having a tough time and is looking for a calm, patient human to help her find her footing again. For eight years, she lived in a loving, stable home where everything was familiar and predictable. This is the only life she's ever known. Now, she's suddenly navigating a completely new world, and it's overwhelming. Right now, she's scared and unsure. All the new sounds, smells, and faces have her on edge, so she's creating space the only way she knows how. But this isn't who she's been for the past eight years, it's just a cat trying to cope with a massive life change. Underneath it all is a cat who knows what it means to be part of a home. A cat who has lived alongside people, built routines, and formed bonds. She doesn't need fixing, she needs time, patience, and someone willing to let her adjust at her own pace. The right person will see past this moment and give her the chance to feel safe again. And when she does, you'll get to meet the cat she's been all along. ---------------------------------- If you think you might be Baby's Hero please contact us! #1- VISIT IN PERSON Come during our open adoption hours: Tuesday - Saturday,12:30 - 3:00pm. You'll be able to meet available cats in the shelter. (Cats in foster care are not available for in-person visits.) #2- ADOPT REMOTELY OR PLACE A 24-HOUR HOLD** If you're ready to adopt without meeting the cat first, or you'd like to place a non-refundable $25 hold to reserve a cat for 24 hours, just call or email us: (413) 781-4000 x 1 springfield@dakinhumane.org. We are often helping other clients when you call, but we return voicemails and emails within 24 hours. **Holds are not available on Saturdays and during adoption events.