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Female Cat, Domestic Short Hair
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (Short Coat)
Description:
Approximate Date of Birth:9/30/2021 Description: Meet Laurel via YouTube! Simply copy/paste this link: https://youtu.be/NeQAsvVx_D4 Laurel has a sweet nature that is hidden behind her self-preservation instincts. Yes, she is a shy kitty who may never be a lap cat, but she is curious about her human companions and their strange (non-cat-like) habits. She watches from up high or in a cubby hole, taking it all in with her amazing, intelligent eyes. She will push beyond her self-imposed boundaries for a Churu treat, though! Offer one gently to her and she will slowly stretch her nose out for a sniff and lick, then cautiously step one paw forward, and then the other. Soon she is halfway out of her cubby and ravenously enjoying the treat. In these moments, you can see the kitty she wants to be. In her time with me, she has re-learned how to play with toys, is learning how to enjoy human touch (she has purred and made biscuits for me!), and to trust that people will be good to her. I suspect her time outside has made her wary of what could happen next, but those memories can be wiped clean with time, patience, and a lot of love. She is friendly with other kitties, does not flinch when dogs bark, and tolerates young kids (but may hide when they're running around). You know those heartwarming stories of a cat who just needs love to be who they were meant to be and a year later, they are their human's best friend? That's Laurel. Are you willing to be the one to make her story a dream-come-true? Words to Describe Me: Shy, Gentle, Wary Favorite Place to Sleep: In a cubby or on a tall cat tree Favorite Toy: Ribbon wand, that rainbow one with the short clear handle that's everywhere on Amazon Kitty's Likes: Nose boops, churu treats, ribbon wands Kitty's Dislikes: be approached over the head with your hand Fastest Way to Get Me to Purr: Churus or other pureed treats fed by hand Favorite Treat: Churu When I Grow Up, I Want to Be: My true, un-scared self Good with Cats: Likes cats given a proper introduction. Good with Dogs: Ambivalent towards dogs. Good with Children: Can live in a house with children over the age of 12, but also ok if younger children visit occasionally. Companion Animal: Not necessary. Health information: All cats and kittens will be spayed or neutered, FeLV / FIV tested (as indicated by age), receive vaccinations appropriate for age, preventative deworming, and microchipping prior to adoption as appropriate by age. Adoption Process: Our adoptable animals are located at one of our adoption centers or in foster homes. We require interested parties to apply prior to meeting to ensure a good match. Applications can be submitted on our website at www.savingonelife.org/adopt/apply. PetSmart Adoption Centers: For more information on our locations, visit https://www.savingonelife.org/adopt/locations .
