Over the next week or so, we'll be publishing a series of posts starring some very special
cats who have been with us for awhile, but have yet to find their
forever homes. All of these ladies and gents are spayed/neutered,
house trained, and up to date with routine shots. Could you be the
right match for Suzy, Zipper, Sassy, LeeLee, Murphy, or Sluggy? Stay
tuned to find out!
Today's featured kitty is. . .
Suzy!
Suzy is a sweet,
shy two-year-old tortoiseshell shorthair who knows the value of a
good blanket, both for cuddling and for hiding under. She may take
refuge there when meeting a new person, but if you give her a chance
(and by “a chance,” we mean a significant amount of one-on-one
time at the shelter and then in your home), you'll discover a kitty
who, while something of a loner, likes to play with lasers, feathers,
and crinkly toys. Suzy is a candidate for placement in a low-key home (no kids, please) where she's the
only cat or where she's joining another friendly cat. The most
important thing for her is an owner who is gentle, soft-spoken, and
patient enough to appreciate the baby steps forward that careful
nurturing will bring.
Suzy
may have some untapped potential for socialization or she may be as
social now as she'll ever be. We can't be sure, but we do know that
she needs a strong, established comfort zone in order to feel safe
enough venture out of her shell. Suzy's FIV-positive status means
that she needs to stay indoors. Although her immune system isn't as
strong as that of a cat without FIV, she can and does safely co-exist
with them. FIV is only transmitted among cats. It does not affect
humans, and is only transmitted via deep bites or from mama cat to
kitten (which is how Suzy got it). Learn more about FIV here .
Suzy has been waiting and hoping to experience the unconditional love and security of a true forever home, but first she has to make friends with plenty of potential candidates! Get acquainted with Suzy on
Saturdays between 11:00 and 3:00.
