Meet Teresa.
Oxford, MS · 1 year 2 months · Calico / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Seen in the current source roster. This does not confirm when the rescue last edited the profile. Confirm availability before visiting.
Listed since . Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.
First seen by Goodmorph .
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In the shelter’s words
Teresa is a gentle 7-year-old cat whose world changed when her owner developed dementia and was no longer able to care for her. Having spent her life as an only pet, Teresa is understandably overwhelmed by this sudden transition and needs time to feel safe again. She is very shy at first and may lash out when she feels insecure, but this behavior comes from fear—not from a lack of sweetness. Teresa will need a patient adopter who can give her the 2–3 weeks (or more) she needs to decompress and adjust to her new surroundings. A quiet, predictable home without children is ideal, where she won’t feel overwhelmed by noise or activity. While she was previously an only cat, she seems to tolerate other calm cats if given proper introductions and space. With time, consistency, and gentle care, Teresa has the potential to form a strong bond with her new person. She is looking for someone who understands that trust takes time—and who is willing to give her the chance to feel safe, secure, and loved again.
Outside the kennel
No dated field notes yet. Nothing about their life outside the kennel has been invented.
RescueGroups record ID: 22362246
Plan a visit with the source organization
Cats are advertised on FB, shown at Petsmart 2148 in Oxford MS. Applicant fills out two pages adoption application. Call landlord for approval, check vet references, interview applicant. Applicant pays adoption fee ($25-100), picks up animal (carrier required). Animals can be returned at any time to us, no time limit (even after years). Follow up phone cal, txt message or email. 24hrs waiting time for approval to ensure it is not an impulse buy.
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What this home needs
- Other dogs
Mentioned by the shelter
“Having spent her life as an only pet, Teresa is understandably overwhelmed by this sudden transition and needs time to feel safe again.”
Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.
Shelter statement ↗ - Cats
Mentioned by the shelter
“Having spent her life as an only pet, Teresa is understandably overwhelmed by this sudden transition and needs time to feel safe again.”
Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.
Shelter statement ↗ - Children
Mentioned by the shelter
“Feed checkbox: No”
Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.
Shelter statement ↗ - Still to ask the shelter
housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.
Roster last seen:
Goodmorph last synced:
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed
Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation
This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.
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Teresa
Currently listed by the shelter
Cat · 1 year 2 months · Calico / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · Female
9 Lives Cat Rescue of Oxford MS via RescueGroups.org
Oxford, MS
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 22362246
Plan a visit with the source organization
Confirm availability, fees and the meeting address before traveling.
Adoption information:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/9livescatrescue/
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Printed reference prepared
goodmorph.com/pets/3540ee6a-d709-4a47-adca-0996ecb6bb9e