‘Scaredy cat’ with charming personality struggles in Indiana shelter. He needs a home
A cat who was abandoned by his owner is waiting for someone who can look past a tough exterior and see his true charm shine, an Indiana animal shelter said.
Sure, Momo, a 1-year-old domestic longhair mix, likes to sit pretty and show off his captivating green eyes to potential adopters, but some trauma has left him particularly frightened by new environments. So, in the 90 days he’s been at the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Fishers, he’s been labeled “scaredy cat” for a reason.
“You don’t have to tell me I’m the most handsome boy cat you’ve ever seen! I already know it! I’m the Chris Hemsworth of HSHC!” the shelter said in a Nov. 4 Facebook post.
“I lived with my former owner for one year before he moved away, and unfortunately, they only gave me a fraction of the socializing education all kittens need. The term ‘scaredy cat’ applies to me 100%.”
Unfortunately, this means that Momo can seem aggressive when he interacts with people sometimes.
“I show my fear by hissing and swatting,” the shelter said. “Coming to the shelter after losing my home has been very traumatic.”
Though when Momo falls for a person, his charm radiates on through.
“It simply takes me a long time to trust and let down my guard,” the post says. “With ’my people,’ I’m pleased to allow them to pet me.”
Currently, Momo is in foster care.
For more information on the cat, or other adoptable pets, visit the shelter’s website.
Fishers is about a 20-mile drive northeast from Indianapolis.
This story was originally published November 5, 2024 at 1:45 PM with the headline "‘Scaredy cat’ with charming personality struggles in Indiana shelter. He needs a home."