Sugar Maple

Available

1 year old|Domestic Short Hair|Female|Medium|Downers Grove, IL

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🚽 House Trained🤗 Cuddler

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Sugar Maple

Available

1 year old|Domestic Short Hair|Female|Medium|Downers Grove, IL

🐾 Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🚽 House Trained🤗 Cuddler

Sugar Maple is a 1-year-old female Domestic Short Hair. She is a medium-sized cat with a short coat in a lovely orange tabby color. Sugar Maple is spayed, house trained, and has up-to-date vaccinations. Currently located in Downers Grove, IL, she is ready for her forever home.

About Sugar Maple

Sugar Maple is a sweet and gentle girl searching for a calm, cozy home. She adores people but has limited experience living indoors, which means she can be a bit nervous around new things. However, with some time and reassurance—along with plenty of pets—she quickly adjusts. She expresses her happiness with loud purrs and her favorite activity is making biscuits. You can easily read her moods; she may grumble at unfamiliar outside noises or vibrate her tail with excitement. If she gently nibbles your hand, it’s her way of asking for more affection or suggesting an adjustment to your petting technique; she prefers a sweeping motion from head to tail. Her playful side shines with her love for the feather wand, and her sweet meows make it evident when it's playtime. Sugar Maple enjoys following you closely, weaving between your feet, but values her quiet time for independent naps. She embodies simplicity and seeks peace and companionship in her new home. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

Adoption Fee

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Rescues & Shelters

West Suburban Humane Society (630) 960-9600

Location Address: 1901 W. Ogden Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 Get directions

Questions about Sugar Maple

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Sugar Maple, as a Domestic Short Hair, typically thrives in a peaceful environment where she can feel secure and comfortable.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Domestic Short Hairs like Sugar Maple don’t require a large outdoor space; they generally prefer the comfort of indoors.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Sugar Maple can be suitable for homes with children, especially if they are gentle and respectful of her space.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Given her nerves around new experiences, Sugar Maple may be a better fit for experienced owners who can provide her with reassurance and patience.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Sugar Maple has not been tested with dogs, so it's hard to say how she would adjust.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
As a Domestic Short Hair, Sugar Maple usually gets along well with other cats, especially if they are calm.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Sugar Maple's interactions with small animals are not known, so caution is advised.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Sugar Maple can be nervous around strangers, taking her time to warm up, but she responds well to gentle approaches.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Sugar Maple can be left alone for a few hours, but she thrives with companionship and attention.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Sugar Maple is generally easy to train, especially with basic commands and litter box use, as she is already house trained.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Sugar Maple is a medium-sized cat, typical for her breed.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Domestic Short Hairs like Sugar Maple usually have a lifespan of 12 to 15 years, sometimes longer with good care.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Sugar Maple has a short coat and generally sheds a moderate amount, manageable with regular grooming.