Meet Charles, What a face on this boy! Unfortunately, we don't much about his history because he was found outside and brought in by our Field Services Team as part of our Trap/Neuter/Return program; we call these felines Community Cats. When he showed signs of being social, we put him on a pathway for adoption. Charles will be a project cat as he is still cautious with humans but has given us encouraging signs that he wants to trust us. The key to making cats like Charles comfortable in your home is patience. Community Cats usually follow the Rule of 3: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to start settling in, and 3 months to feel at home and show their personality. Here are a few things you can expect from your Community Cat: *Hiding: for the best transition, we highly recommend confining your new cat to a room in an active part of the home where they can learn about their new surroundings but still feel secure. A small space such as a guest room or extra bathroom are good safe places. *a slow transition: After living outside, being in a home can be scary to a Community Cat, so remember to be patient. At the very least, expect the cat to be eating and using the litter box. *Hands-on work: Most cats love food and using stinky wet food and Churu treats is a great way for you to bond with your new cat. Using a back scratcher to pet your cat while you're giving them tasty food will help them to associate petting with good things. X is currently up to date on all vaccinations, has been neutered, microchipped and seen by our vet team. For more information on this or any other animal currently residing at the Animal Rescue League of Boston please visit us during our adoption center hours: Wednesdays-Sundays from 1:00PM – 6:00PM, Tuesdays by appointment only from 1:00PM – 6:00PM, closed Mondays & Holidays. We welcome adopters from NH, RI, CT, and NY however, we are unable to facilitate same day adoptions due to state regulated paperwork requirements. For information about our adoption process click here