JEAN

Domestic Short Hair | Pittsfield, MA

Age : 2 YearsAdultFemaleMediumBlack and White

About

Meet JEAN

Meet Jean, a sweet and gentle black kitty with a soft spirit and an even softer purr. This spayed beauty is calm, quiet, and has a heart full of love to share — once she knows she’s safe.Jean can be a little reserved at first, taking her time to warm up to new people and surroundings. But with patience and kindness, she blossoms. Once she’s comfortable with you, Jean absolutely loves your attention. She’ ll seek out gentle pets, rub up against you for affection, and settle in close for peaceful companionship. Her purrs come easily, and she has a special way of making you feel calm and appreciated in return.Jean would thrive in a relaxed, loving home where she can take things at her own pace. If you're looking for a loyal, low-key friend who will bond deeply with you, Jean might just be the one.OTHER PETS: Likely (With proper introduction): Jean may be OK with another quiet kitty.OWNER EXPERIENCE: Jean's adopter should have experience with shy kitties.KIDS: Jean would be happiest with quiet humans.ACTIVITY LEVEL: Jean is currently a quiet kitty. We expect she'll open up as she settles in her new home.VETERINARY CARE: Jean looks forward to meeting her new vet and having regular routine vet care.LEVEL OF SOCIALIZATION: Jean will need her adopter to be patient as she settles in to her new home. GROOMING: Jean keeps great care of her coat. She may enjoy some brushing .

Adoption Process
The first step is to fill out an adoption application, answering some basic questions about yourself and your household. This will help the adoption counselors facilitate the matchmaking process. Most adoptions take at least 45 minutes to one hour to complete. The Adoption Center is a busy place, so please be patient and allow yourself enough time for our process. THANK YOU! What we will need to know when you adopt a new companion: If you own your home, please bring some item of verification (tax bill, water bill, or mortgage statement.) Please also be sure to check your homeowner’s insurance policy. Some policies restrict coverage for certain dog breeds. If you DO NOT own your place of residence, please be sure the property owner will consent to have a pet on his/her property. We will verify with landlords over the phone before sending a new companion home, so please have the appropriate name and phone number available. Other pets already living with you will need to be up-to-date on vaccination. This is to decrease the risk of spreading infectious disease from one animal to another. It is important to understand that your new companion will be a member of your family. This can mean a 10-15 year commitment from you! Please bring along family members so we can make sure it will be a good match before you make a commitment. Also, if adopting a second dog, please bring your current dog with you---we can let them spend some time together and give you some suggestions on surviving the adjustment period. Please be sure you have considered the financial obligation involved in caring for a companion animal. This includes routine veterinary and emergency care, in addition to food, supplies and training. The adoption counselors can give you an idea of basic costs involved for each type of animal. Many animals adopted from shelters can require an immediate visit to the veterinarian. Because of the volume of un-vaccinated animals entering a shelter’s care, the risk of transmissible contagious diseases can be quite high. Kennel cough in dogs, and upper respiratory infections in cats are the two most common diseases that your newly adopted companion may experience. You must ask yourself if you have the financial means to care for your new friend, beyond the initial adoption costs. BEFORE YOU COMMIT!!!!! Please be honest with yourself about the actual time you have to train, groom, and exercise the companion animal you have chosen. Some things to consider: Do you work long or erratic hours? Do you like outdoor activity? Who will care for your pet while you travel? Will your pet be the appropriate size when he or she is full grown? When adopting into a home with children: Are you adopting to teach your child responsibility, or are your adopting because you have a responsible child? Are your children comfortable around the animal you’ve chosen? Will YOU still remain committed to this animal when the children lose interest? Take the time now to consider these things and find the best match for your lifestyle! We thank your for offering your home to a “pre-loved” companion. We hope he or she will be a wonderful addition to your family and your home!

Contact
Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center
(413) 781-1484
[email protected]
http://www.tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com