Sylvester's story

　　Sylvester is a very shy but sweet boy. He came into our facility because his owner was unable to continue caring for him. He did well for his exam and tolerated all handling. However, he was shy and did not want to engage much with the examiner. Sylvester did enjoy some neck scratches though! According to his previous owner, he did well with other cats, dogs and children; however, we do not know what ages, how many or the sizes. Please do a slow intro so as not to overwhelm him.

　　When Sylvester gets into his new home, he should start out in a single room (i.e. the bedroom, office) that still gets a lot of foot traffic but isn't as overwhelming as opening him up to the entire house. It is very important to visit with him multiple times a day (first starting by just talking to him and gradually working your way up to petting him and coaxing him out with treats). He will most likely hide at first, and should stay in the single room until he is actively coming out and seeking attention on his own. Once Sylvester is adjusted and seems relaxed in the single room, you can slowly introduce him to the rest of the house and the other pets.

　　Recommend 3-6 months for adjustment time.

　　Recommended items:

　　-scratching post

　　-interactive toys (DaBird, balls, etc)

　　-brush

　　-nail trimmers

　　-treats

　　-comfy bed