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Meet Your Match: Feline-ality Categories

What is Meet Your Match?

You could be gazing at the animal of your dreams, but you just canā€™t tell what sheā€™s thinking behind that furry face. What if you knew a little something about her personality and habits before you moved in together? The ASPCAā€™s Meet Your Match program wouldnā€™t let you go home without knowing whoā€™s in that carrier or on that leash. MYM is the only method in existence today that evaluates an animalā€™s behavior and interests and matches them to an adopterā€™s 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, ā€œtalking,ā€ and being the center of attention so that he or she can be placed into one of the nine color-coded ā€œfeline-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 catā€™s kennel card, along with a short description, so youā€™ll know just who youā€™re 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. Iā€™m looking for ā€˜someone who enjoys quiet times and togetherness.ā€™ Could that someone be you?

Secret Admirer

When it comes to relationships, Iā€™m very level-headed. I donā€™t leap in paws first, if you know what I mean. But give me a little time, and then Iā€™ll shower you with purrs, head-butts, and plenty of lap time. In the meantime, you may not see a lot of me ā€“ but Iā€™ll be thinking a lot of you!

Private Investigator

Iā€™m working undercover to keep an eye on you and your household. You may not even know youā€™re 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

Youā€™re working on the computer? Let me press the keys. Reading the paper? Iā€™ll hold the pages down for you. Watching TV? Iā€™ll just plop in your lap so you can pet me. I love an orderly household, donā€™t you? Iā€™ll help you with all your chores, and Iā€™ll help you relax when weā€™re done. Youā€™ll wonder how you ever managed without me.

Sidekick

Like all sidekicks, Iā€™m just plain good company. I like attention, and I also like my solitude. I donā€™t go looking for trouble but Iā€™m 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, Iā€™m a busy cat. First, Iā€™ve got to check out whatā€™s happening out the window. Next, Iā€™ll see if any closets or cupboards need looking into. And then there are my naps ā€“ canā€™t 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

Iā€™m 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. Iā€™m an adventurous cat, but Iā€™ll still make plenty of time to show you my affectionate side. Iā€™m the demonstrative type, you might say. Want a cat whoā€™s brimming with confidence? Thatā€™s me.

Party Animal

Iā€™m a cat on a mission: PARTY! I love to play and explore and test my limits. Iā€™d love to play with you, but I can make a toy out of anything: pencils, post-it notes, potatoes. If youā€™re looking for some laughs and someone to liven up the party, think about inviting me.

MVP

Iā€™m a savvy cat who knows the score. Iā€™m pretty unflappable, too. I donā€™t 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 youā€™re looking for a resourceful addition to your team, think about signing this Most Valuable Pussycat.