Adoption Profile:
Name: Clary
DOB : 16/01/2022
Gender : Female
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Adoption Fee: $185
Location: South Brisbane
Snuggle scope: Scared but with time and patience becomes very snuggly wanting to sleep with you but timid of pats.
Cat scope: Good with non-dominant cats. with proper introductions
Dog scope: Scared of dogs. No dogs please.
Child scope : Quiet children over 12
About:
🌿 Meet Clary — A Shy Girl Learning to Trust 🌿
Clary is a beautiful tabby girl with a tender heart and a past that left her terrified of people. When she first came into care, she had had little to no human interaction and was completely petrified.
With time, patience, and gentle consistency, Clary has made quiet but meaningful progress. She now comes to her carer willingly, accepts treats, and allows pats — especially head rubs, which she is slowly learning to enjoy more each day.
Clary is very clear about her boundaries. Every interaction must be on her terms. When she’s had enough, she’ll let you know by walking away or giving a gentle, claw-free swat. She isn’t being unkind — she’s communicating the only way she knows how.
Despite her fear, Clary seeks closeness in her own way. She loves sleeping on the bed with her human, snuggling right beside you, rubbing herself against you, and simply being near — even if she doesn’t yet want hands on her all the time. That trust alone is huge for a cat like Clary.
She follows her human at mealtimes, knows exactly when it’s food time, and grows more confident with each passing day. With someone who is home more often, we truly believe Clary’s confidence will continue to blossom.
Clary would thrive in a quiet, adult-only home, ideally with someone patient and experienced with shy cats. She may be okay with one very placid cat, but dogs are a definite no — she finds them frightening and reacts defensively.
Clary isn’t a cat for everyone. But for the right person — someone who understands that love doesn’t always look loud — she is an absolute treasure. She is, quite simply, damn adorable.
If you have time, patience, and a gentle heart, Clary could be the cat who teaches you just how powerful trust can be 💛
Please note: As all our cats live in foster homes, a completed Meet & Greet application is required before we can arrange a visit. Apply today – meet’n’greet form.

