Cali
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Cali
AvailableCali is a senior female mixed breed Domestic Short Hair in Fishers, IN. She has a petite build typical of a medium-sized cat and shows a striking tortoiseshell coat. Cali has not been spayed. She’s spent her life indoors and is continuing her journey to adjust to a gentler, people-centered lifestyle.
About Cali
Cali spent most of her life in her owner’s garage, kept separate from people and other animals. At 9 years old, she has spent years being alone, so navigating a world outside solitude is difficult for her. She’s a petite tortoiseshell Domestic Short Hair who was never spayed, though that was never an issue since she never met another cat. People and dogs frighten her, and becoming comfortable around humans has been a long process. Cali found herself at the shelter when her owner could no longer care for her, which was overwhelming and scary for her. Since moving into foster care, she’s slowly gaining confidence, even learning to explore other rooms and tolerate gentle back scratches—though on her own terms. She loves enrichment activities, interactive toys, and especially treats. She needs slow introductions, patience, and calm, structured routines to thrive. Cali isn’t a lap cat yet and may never be, but she’s making real progress each day. She will do best in a quiet, understanding home that accepts her need for space and time. Think you are the one? Submit an application!
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Questions about Cali
What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Domestic Short Hair cats like Cali adapt well to a variety of home settings, but given her background, she thrives best in a quiet, calm environment where she can retreat and feel safe.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Most Domestic Short Hair cats, including Cali, are content to live entirely indoors as long as they have engaging spaces to explore and suitable enrichment.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Generally, Domestic Short Hairs can do well with respectful children, but Cali’s timid nature means she would be more comfortable in a home without young kids or with older, gentle children.
