Meet Your Match – Cats
Looking to adopt a cat? Here’s how to meet your perfect match!
The Monmouth County SPCA uses the ASPCA Meet Your Match program to help match cats with the families that are perfect for them. Cats are assessed based on personality in order to give potential adopters an idea of how they will behave in a home environment. Based on the assessment, their specific personality—or “feline-ality”—is identified. It’s a dating service for pets and people! Watch a Meet-Your-Match video from the ASPCA to learn more.
Find Your Feline-ality Match
To find out the feline-ality that’s right for you, print out and complete the Adopter Survey for Cats and bring it with you when you visit the Homeward Bound Adoption Center. An MCSPCA Adoption Counselor will help you determine which color-coded category is right for you:
Purple adopters are perfect for kitties who need time and encouragement to adjust to their new surroundings.
Orange adopters are a good fit with the quintessential companion kitty.
Green adopters are most successful with cats who quickly adapt to new situations.
Please visit the MCSPCA to meet in person the cat that’s just right for you!
Feline-ality Profiles
The color-coded categories (purple, orange, and green) represent the cat’s level of
- enjoyment of being petted and held
- playfulness, “talkativeness” and activity
- response to new people and things.
Private Investigator: I’m working undercover to keep an eye on you and your household. You may not even know you’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.
Secret Admirer: When it comes to relationships, I’m very level-headed. I don’t leap in paws first, if you know what I mean. But give me a little time, and then I’ll shower you with purrs, head-butts, and plenty of lap time. In the meantime, you may not see a lot of me, but I’ll be thinking a lot of you!
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. I’m looking for “someone who enjoys quiet times and togetherness.” Could that someone be you?
The Executive: I have to say, I’m a busy cat. First, I’ve got to check out what’s happening out the window. Next, I’ll see if any closets or cupboards need looking into. And then there are my naps–can’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.
Sidekick: Like all sidekicks, I’m just plain good company. I like attention, and I also like my solitude. I don’t go looking for trouble, but I’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.
Personal Assistant: You’re working on the computer? Let me press the keys. Reading the paper? I’ll hold the pages down for you. Watching TV? I’ll just plop in your lap so you can pet me. I love an orderly household, don’t you? I’ll help you with all your chores, and I’ll help you relax when we’re done. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without me.
MVP: I’m a savvy cat who knows the score. I’m pretty unflappable, too. I don’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 you’re looking for a resourceful addition to your team, think about signing this Most Valuable Pussycat.
Party Animal: I’m a cat on a mission: PARTY! I love to play and explore and test my limits. I’d love to play with you, but I can make a toy out of anything: pencils, post-it notes, potatoes. If you’re looking for some laughs and someone to liven up the party, think about inviting me.
Leader of the Band: I’m a cat who does everything in a big way. I not only like to be in the middle of things–I like to lead the parade. I’m an adventurous cat, but I’ll still make plenty of time to show you my affectionate side. I’m the demonstrative type, you might say. Want a cat who’s brimming with confidence? That’s me.
