Looking for an empath? Ceniza is your girl! Her foster reports that if someone has a disability or is grieving, she comes out and sits quietly with them. She will look at other visitors but doesn't come to them as eagerly. She prefers people to toys and even threw her stuffed mouse toys in her water bowl to make the point. Ceniza favors men and will run to them, give them a quick sniff then roll over for pets. When she meets a woman she will sit under the edge of the bed, just close enough to be petted. Noise from a hairdryer or vacuum cleaner sends her into hiding. A feline ventriloquist, her foster says she has a trick of meowing without opening her mouth. Ceniza would do best in a calm home with no other animals, ideally someone living alone or a couple who doesn't get much company. She is shy but friendly to strangers, and once she determines you are her person, she will follow you anywhere. As long as she has someone to love her, she will love you right back. Her foster suspects this graceful, gentle girl has a plot to take over the world with cuddles and soft meows. Ready to Adopt? You have two options: #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. -------------------------------------------- All cat adoption fees include; -spay/neuter -rabies vaccine -current distemper vaccines (may need additional boosters with your veterinarian) -FeLV/FIV blood test -microchip implanted & registered to the adopter -treatment of fleas/ticks/ear mites