ADOPTED - F1 - KHALIA - GREENSBORO, NC


 
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ADOPTED - F1 - KHALIA - GREENSBORO, NC
 
KAHLIA IS IN HER NEW HOME!!!
 
 
Khalia came to us via APC of Durham who were unable to deal with her (not least because F1s are not legal in that city), she had been dumped with a deputy when the shelter had refused to take her. Khalia has a complicated history and this likely has contributed to her behavior showing lack of trust in humans.
 
Khalia was born in the UK and imported as an older kitten to a breeder in the US. When she didn't work out as a breeding cat she was resold this past March to a pet buyer newly spayed (and shipped cross country). After six months of failing to touch Khalia he gave up.
 
All of this change and traumatic journeys has obviously left Khalia unimpressed with humans. We don't know how well-socialized she was as a kitten, but she does not wish to be touched or handled now. However, she has been quite at home in her foster's bedroom, although she has chewed holes in a bedspread probably out of boredom.
 
Khalia was a scary hissy monster at the shelter, typically that kind of environment can upset sensitive cats like Savannahs and Khalia is every bit an F1 at that. Still, because the foster is experienced with Savannahs, she actually went fairly easily into a large dog crate. This indicates that handled calmly and expertly she is not unmanageable, but also a warning that a new owner needs to be calm and capable with difficult cats.
 
Khalia LOVES to play with wand toys, but is very hard on them. The Da Bird lasted seconds. She will need sturdier options like a short horse lunge whip or dog chase toy. Khalia has done well on a kibble diet. She has good litterbox habits also.
 
It's really important to understand the challenge that is Khalia. She does NOT wish to be touched and if cornered will lash out. She likely will need to be sedated with gabapentin to be crated and taken to a vet. Khalia is a large F1 and the foster estimates at least 20lbs.
 
F1s don't take change well, and Khalia has had more change and upset than most. A home needs to understand the different challenge of an F1 versus other generations of Savannah. They also need to understand and accept that it may take months or even years for Khalia to come around. Patience and understanding can work wonders but we would prefer a home with the kindness and understanding that might accept that Khalia might never allow petting or handling.
 
We don't know how she would be with other cats or dogs. She has been hissy at the cats at the foster's home but not aggressive. She would likely accept non-confrontational cats with a super-patient lengthy introduction. Because she cannot be touched, you would need to manage that slowly and thoughtfully.
 
Khalia is gorgeous but a long-term project. She would need her own space for a long time. We do not think she should be in a home with young children (younger than 10 year olds). I'm sure she would like a catio or enclosure if possible.
 
If you think that you would like to take Khalia on as a project, please email us at info@... and tell us your location, about your household and how you might be a great candidate for her home. We will need to be persuaded that you understand the challenge, not just told that you do. Be descriptive! Khalia is available for a $200 adoption fee.