Meet Stachio Tom. He came into care as an owner surrender. His owner was unable to care for him properly and reached out for assistance to give him the care and attention he and his little cat family (mom Squishi, and sister Dr. Pepper) deserve. Stachio is by far the most nervous of the group. We suspect he did not have a lot of human interaction. He is gradually coming out of his shell in his foster home and showing who he will be when he is comfortable. We are still getting to know the true Stachio Tom and letting him take his time.

Stachio Tom lives with other cats and is figuring them out. He is still quite nervous and uncertain of them trying to interact with him. He did very well with his family but new cats are taking him more time. He has started to line up with his foster siblings when it is treat time and started to play with a select few. With the right cats, slow introductions, and time he will likely get along well with other cats. He has also is living with a dog that he is indifferent about. He would do well with the right dog that respects his space.

Stachio Tom is the kind of cat that requires a human to take time to earn his trust, make him feel comfortable, and show him what the good life is all about. We have no doubt that his true personality is just waiting to break out and shine with time and patience. He has shown tremendous growth in foster care from once being the shy hiding boy to now following his foster human around with curiosity. He has found the laser beam to be a thrilling game of chase and when it is time for rest, he is a sucker for a good sun beam. He loves his head to be pet and has learned to play thanks to a feisty kitten who insisted he become playful. Everyday he becomes more comfortable and continues to break further out of his shell.