Meet Freyja – A Timid Spirit Seeking a Safe Haven, Toronto

Freyja is a breathtakingly beautiful 8-year-old F2 Savannah cat with striking features and a spirit that longs for security and understanding. She has had a challenging journey and is still learning what it means to feel safe and secure in a home. Freyja needs a guardian who understands that earning her trust will take patience, space, and a willingness to meet her on her terms.

What Makes Freyja Unique:

? Timid and Cautious: Freyja is highly wary of human interaction and will need a calm, quiet environment with minimal pressure. She’s not aggressive by nature but will react if she feels cornered or threatened.

? High Energy and Playful: At night, when the world is quiet, she comes to life—chasing toys, exploring her surroundings, and demonstrating her athletic prowess. She needs plenty of space to run and stretch her legs.

? Loves Routine: Stability and consistency are crucial for her. She thrives when she knows what to expect and when she has a secure area that is distinctly hers.

? Safe Space Required: Freyja will need a confined space to call her own when she first arrives—a room where she can feel safe and adjust to her new environment without being overwhelmed. Only once she feels secure should she be given more freedom to explore the rest of the house.

? Quirky Preferences: She has a fondness for industrial canned food (like Friskies) and white raw fish, especially cod. She also enjoys having space to roam at night and prefers odorless, dust-free scoopable clay litter.

Important Considerations:

? No Other Cats: Freyja has shown significant stress when living with other cats and will mark areas where other cats have been. She also becomes stressed if outdoor cats approach windows. A cat-free environment is essential.

? Possibly OK with Calm Dogs: Freyja may be able to live with a calm, well-mannered dog, but any interaction should be managed carefully and introduced slowly.

? Older Children Only: Freyja may be suitable for homes with older children who respect her space and understand that she is not a pet to be dressed up or handled frequently. She needs to be admired from a distance until she is comfortable.

The Ideal Home for Freyja:

? Quiet and Spacious: A home with ample room for her to explore and claim as her own.

? Dedicated Safe Space: A separate room for her to decompress and feel secure during the transition period.

? Experienced Guardian: Someone familiar with unsocialized cats or early generation Savannahs, who understands that progress may be slow.

? Patience and Compassion: Freyja’s journey to feeling safe will be measured in months, not weeks. Her new guardian must be willing to take it slow and respect her boundaries.

Freyja’s Story:

Freyja’s journey has been challenging, not because she is difficult by nature, but because she has needs that require a very specific environment and approach. After spending her early years as a breeding cat, she struggled to adapt to new homes where the best of intentions met the reality of her complex spirit. Her adopters did everything they could to help her, but her fear and anxiety presented challenges that exceeded what they were prepared to navigate.

Despite these challenges, she shows moments of pure joy, especially during nighttime play sessions when she can let her guard down and enjoy herself. With the right environment and the right person, Freyja has the potential to find peace and happiness.

Adoption Details:

? Location: Freyja is currently in Toronto, Canada. She cannot cross the border.

? Adoption Fee: $200 CAD

? Contact: For inquiries or to apply, please email Teresa/John at info@... and include “Freyja” in the subject line.

Freyja is not an easy cat, but she is not impossible either. She needs someone who can see the potential in her quieter moments of curiosity and play and who will let her find peace at her own pace. With the right person and the right space, she can have a chance to thrive.