Rescue cat reserved but getting cold feet

[Eekisthistherightkittyforus]

Go easy, please –total cat virgin here!

We've never had a cat before and have found a female one who's about 2 and reserved her, but I just don't know if she's right for our family. I've seen her four times now and she has "raised her paw" to me as if to swipe –I don't know if this is just a playful thing though? She's a bit timid and today one of the volunteers said she can be a bit 'crazy', and that she doesn't know if she wants to be loved or not?!

We've wanted a cat for ages (3 DC age 13 down to 8) but I'm thinking we should wait ... no? I have always wanted one that comes right up to you and wraps him/herself round your legs, sits on laps, is placid etc ... but maybe they are the exception rather than the rule?

Or should we persevere and accept she's likely to be a bit spooked in a rescue centre with dozens of other cats around and would be different at home? HELP!!

[Weedsnseeds1]

I chose my boy as the rescue couldn't get any interest in him, being black and very timid.
I can honestly say he's blossomed I to the friendliest, most playful, cuddly cat I have ever had.
It took him a couple of months to show his face and he shook like a leaf the first time I picked him up, but he's never bitten or clawed.
He's now bombproof, even with visitors.
A rescue cat is a bit like a used car, you are normally going to have to make a few compromises compared to the brand new model.
Mechanically sound, but some cosmetic damage?
Family friendly, but a bit older than you wanted?
Low mileage, but not the colour or model you had in mind?

[viccat]

Here's a list of lots of cat charities by area for you to look through and find any near you: www.catchat.org/index.php/cat-rescue-centres-uk-ireland