Meet Ricardo and Midnight
Are you cat savvy?
Do you have a soft spot for the overlooked kitties just waiting to shine? Meet Ricardo and Midnight - our shy sweethearts who are making beautiful progress, but still need patient, understanding homes.
These two have been at WOASH for varying amount of time (far too long) and have come such a long way with their socialization. Because our staff and volunteers work with them every single day, they’ve learned that people can be kind, safe, and bring very good things (like squeeze treats!).
That said - they are not “instantly outgoing” cats. They will still require continued socialization in their forever homes. Their future families must understand that patience, consistency, and gentle daily interaction will be key to helping them keep blossoming. They are absolutely worth it - but they will need time.
Without further ado, meet our shy sweethearts:
Ricardo - Nearing 1 year old, Ricardo is doing wonderful with his socialization, and already stealing hearts with his silly antics. Once very fearful of people, he now perks right up at the jingle of a toy or the crinkle of a treat bag. The fastest way to his heart? Squeeze treats! He absolutely LOVES Churu and may even try to steal the tube from your hand. Ricardo even lets a few trusted people pet him!
Midnight - One-year-old Midnight came to us as a stray, and you’ll often spot her sleek black coat zipping quietly through the cat room. Her favorite pastime is lounging out on the catio, soaking up the breeze when things are calm. Recently, she’s revealed a love for squeeze treats too! She’ll peek out when she hears the other cats licking away and will slowly make her way over for her share. Gentle, curious, and quiet, Midnight would be the perfect little shadow for someone seeking a calm companion. Midnight will even allow you to pet her when the shelter is calm and quiet!
Each of them does wonderfully with other cats and would be happiest in a home with a feline friend to help boost their confidence. They would do best with older, cat-savvy children who understand and respect boundaries or an adult only home.
These cats have made incredible progress because of daily, patient interaction. Their adopters must be ready to continue that work - offering reassurance, routine, and lots of gentle encouragement. With time and love, we know they will continue to flourish.
If you’re ready to invest your heart and patience into Ricardo or Midnight, please call us at 412-672-8901.
These two did not arrive together and are not a bonded pair.
