Meet Your Match: Feline-ality Categories
What is Meet Your Match?
You could be gazing at the animal of your dreams, but you just canāt tell what sheās thinking behind that furry face. What if you knew a little something about her personality and habits before you moved in together? The ASPCAās Meet Your Match program wouldnāt let you go home without knowing whoās in that carrier or on that leash. MYM is the only method in existence today that evaluates an animalās behavior and interests and matches them to an adopterās preferences so that you take home a pet you can really click with.
About Feline-ality
Each adoption cat is assessed based on level of interest in play, exploring, ātalking,ā and being the center of attention so that he or she can be placed into one of the nine color-coded āfeline-alityā types that make up the Meet Your Match program. Green cats are savvy and adventurous, orange cats make the perfect companions and purple kitties are quiet, seek affection and stay out of trouble. The color is indicated on the catās kennel card, along with a short description, so youāll know just who youāre dealing with in your quest for your dream kitty.
Feline-ality Categories
Love Bug
Do you seek affection? I do! If you also like petting, purrs, and paws kneading your lap, I think we might have a LOT in common. Iām looking for āsomeone who enjoys quiet times and togetherness.ā Could that someone be you?
Secret Admirer
When it comes to relationships, Iām very level-headed. I donāt leap in paws first, if you know what I mean. But give me a little time, and then Iāll shower you with purrs, head-butts, and plenty of lap time. In the meantime, you may not see a lot of me ā but Iāll be thinking a lot of you!
Private Investigator
Iām working undercover to keep an eye on you and your household. You may not even know youāre under surveillance. I can vanish into thin air if anyone or anything interferes with my investigation. If you need a cat who knows how to stay out of trouble and will always keep your secrets, I just might take your case.
Personal Assistant
Youāre working on the computer? Let me press the keys. Reading the paper? Iāll hold the pages down for you. Watching TV? Iāll just plop in your lap so you can pet me. I love an orderly household, donāt you? Iāll help you with all your chores, and Iāll help you relax when weāre done. Youāll wonder how you ever managed without me.
Sidekick
Like all sidekicks, Iām just plain good company. I like attention, and I also like my solitude. I donāt go looking for trouble but Iām no scaredy-cat, either. If you are looking for a steady companion to travel with you on the road of life, look no further.
The Executive
I have to say, Iām a busy cat. First, Iāve got to check out whatās happening out the window. Next, Iāll see if any closets or cupboards need looking into. And then there are my naps ā canāt be late for those. I can fit a little socializing into my schedule. Shall we plan on breakfast and dinner? I hope you like kibbles.
Leader of the Band
Iām a cat who does everything in a big way. I not only like to be in the middle of things ā I like to lead the parade. Iām an adventurous cat, but Iāll still make plenty of time to show you my affectionate side. Iām the demonstrative type, you might say. Want a cat whoās brimming with confidence? Thatās me.
Party Animal
Iām a cat on a mission: PARTY! I love to play and explore and test my limits. Iād love to play with you, but I can make a toy out of anything: pencils, post-it notes, potatoes. If youāre looking for some laughs and someone to liven up the party, think about inviting me.
MVP
Iām a savvy cat who knows the score. Iām pretty unflappable, too. I donāt mind entertaining myself, but a human companion at the other end of the couch and a nice scratch behind the ears always make my day. If youāre looking for a resourceful addition to your team, think about signing this Most Valuable Pussycat.