Gracie: June's Cat of the Month!

There are still two more weekends left for you to visit BCC's Feline Rescue and Adoption Center and meet Gracie, our Cat of the Month for June! Learn more about her below, and don't forget that for the rest of the month, her adoption fee is only $35!

Murphy

Today, we'd like to focus some attention on a full-grown guy who's been with us for awhile, and is hoping to find his forever home ASAP!

Murphy

Murphy is a very regal and distinguished gentleman with dramatic gold and black stripes and white markings. He's strikingly handsome, but aloof with people he doesn't know well. Such an independent character doesn't give his heart away to just anyone; once he gets to know you, however, he'll play, permit an ear rub (loves that!), and come when you call his name. Murphy isn't comfortable with being picked up, but petting from members of his inner circle is just fine, as well as a game chasing laser lights or anything with feathers or string. Murphy also loves simply lying in a sunny window and watching the world go by. After a vigorous play session, he'll find a secret place for a cozy nap. 

A family with kids isn't for Murphy, but in his foster home, he learned to get along with other cats, and even dogs. Someone who recognizes a diamond in the rough and has the patience to help it shine would be a great match for Murphy, but it's also important to realize that he may be as close to a “finished product” as he's going to get. 

The ideal human for Murphy would be one who enjoys witnessing a cat just being a cat -- playing, purring, chilling -- but isn't looking for an extreme cuddler. If the idea of sharing your home with a gorgeous guy who'll give you your space, yet still let you know he's there sounds about right, come on in and meet Murphy!

February's Cat of the Month: Sassy!

Let's show show Sassy some Valentine's love this month by finding her a forever home!!

Sister Act!

Once in a while, we encounter two cats who, while they might fare perfectly well in separate situations, really do seem happiest together. Athena and Esme are a perfect example of this, which is why we would love for them to go to the same forever home!

These beautiful sisters are about a year old. Athena is more white than black, while Esme is more black than white. You can certainly see a family resemblance, but their personalities are quite different. Esme is the outgoing one, while Athena is quite shy. They're both crazy about laser lights and other toys (if you're carrying one of their favorites, you won't get away without a vigorous play session), and they both love treats. The only thing they love more than treats is each other's company. They'll groom, play, and just chill out with one another; it's wonderful to watch even the simplest interactions between such a sweet and companionable pair.

Esme is fine with being picked up, while Athena isn't just yet. Esme is definitely more touchy-feely than her sibling; we don't know why that is, but they do seem to complement each other perfectly. . . maybe we should have called them Yin and Yang. :)

Athena and Esme are ready to settle into a loving home together. Helping them do just that will be one of the many rewards of sharing your life with this lovely duo. Please pay the girls a visit any Saturday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and find out if they might be the right match for you!

Spotlight on . . . Silver!

Today, we'd like to focus on a male cat who needs extra attention to help him shine. . .

Silver

Tall, grey, and handsome, Silver is a young adult tabby with energy to burn. Step one in making friends with Silver is to break out a feather on a stick or any other of his favorite toys. Step two is to give him his space until he feels comfortable with physical contact. He's not a cuddly type of guy right now, but the right kind of nurturing could change that.

Ideally, Silver's forever home would be with people who are on board with winning over a somewhat skittish character. Silver's macho personality and boundless energy mean he's better on his own (no cat roomies) with dynamic adult humans who love to play. One of the really fun things about Silver is how physical he is: two (or more!) half-hour workouts per day do wonders for him, but it's very hard for Silver to get that kind of focus at the shelter. We want so much for him to have that chance, so we're reaching out to anyone who “gets” a cat like Silver. He has so much to give to the right person. Could it be you?

Come on down for a play session with Silver on Saturday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Say Hello to Zipper!

But first, a reminder: Only two days until Adopt-a-thon (Saturday, 9/21, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.)!! 


Adopt-a-thon is a purrr-fect opportunity to meet adoptable cats like Zipper, the next wonderful kitty in our Featured Cats Series:

As far as we're concerned, black cats are good luck in every way -- especially a sweetheart like Zipper. Silky and shiny, petite and elegant, this young female gets along beautifully with all of her friends in Room 2. Zipper could be adopted on her own, or she could join a household with another friendly cat. Zipper is a little shy, and not yet comfortable with extended holding or cuddling, but she loves playing with her favorite toy, being brushed (even on the tummy!) and having her fur fluffed. She may not let those things happen immediately, but a patient person (or people) committed to making friends over time in view of giving Zipper a forever home, would be rewarded with a playful, curious, and charming companion.

Come visit Zipper and enjoy the Adopt-a-thon festivities this Saturday!

September's Cat of the Month: Pinky!

Say hello to Pinky, BCC's Cat of the Month for September!

When I wake up, you can rub my belly.

Have you ever known a cat who loves (let alone likes) belly rubs? If you've spent time around just about any feline, your answer is probably a resounding “no.” Well, 5 year-old Pinky is one big, beautiful exception to that rule. Other loves: laser chasing, cuddling, and just being with her favorite humans.

Pinky was left at BCC's front door early one morning with a note saying her people were moving. Hard to believe that someone would leave behind such a sweet kitty, but Pinky isn't the type to hold a grudge. This big girl is ready to open her heart to a new family -- one that can include kids, but not other cats. Just be prepared to play, play, play. . . this lady needs some exercise.

As Cat of the Month, Pinky has an adoption fee of only $35. So if you're ready to add an armful (OK, make that two arms full -- did we mention she's rather large?) of affection to your home and your life, come and pay Pinky a visit. She can't wait to meet you!

Hi!

Please don't forget to come and see me Saturdays between 11 and 3!

In the Spotlight. . .

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.