Nickel A268675

Hi, I’m Nickel!

I am shy and fearful! New faces and unfamiliar places scare me! I may hide under the furniture for a few days or so but if you are patient with me, I will come out to play with you because I love to play with crinkle and sponge balls (my favourite)! I also love a good head bump and chin scratch! It will take time and love for me to come out of my shell and become affectionate as I need to get to know you and my new home, at my own pace.

The staff at the OHS call me a Poet! Did you know that Poets thrive in calm, stable environments? When things are a little too new and different, these kitties have a hard time showing their true personalities. Because Poets find change so hard, they usually like lots of safe places to hide and high perches to rest on. While each Poet is a little different, things that usually bring them out of their shell include playing with their favourite toys, eating some of their favourite treats, and seeking attention from their favourite people. During periods of change, Poets need a safe refuge where they be surrounded by these favourite things.

Poets can have different preferences, and it might take a little while to figure them out. Some Poets prefer play interactions where they can stalk and hunt in a fun game with you, while others may enjoy curling in your lap for a cozy snooze. While you may not see a lot of them at first, they'll be thinking of you... and after they settle in, you'll think they've always belonged!

I have excessive inflammation of my gums, possibly due to feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS).

I am currently relaxing in a foster home as I wait for my forever family. Please contact an adoptions staff to book an appointment to meet me!

If you are interested in setting up an appointment to adopt me, please complete an adoption application. Please be advised that although we do offer on-the-spot-adoptions, this is dependent on appointment schedules and cannot be guaranteed.

My ID number is A268675 when you fill out my adoption application <3