Found a kitty - thaks for your advice, loungers [View All]

[MN ChimpH8R]

I researched my local cat rescue places and last night made a call about this little fella. His story just broke my heart and I knew he just might be the kitty for me. We're both survivors. I will meet him at the foster's home on Sunday




Isn't he adorable? :loveya:

Poppy
Cat
Himalayan,Domestic Medium Hair - buff and white Mix

Size: Medium
Age: Adult
Sex: Male
I.D: Foster_Poppy

Notes: Hi, my name is Poppy, and I have a sad tale to share with you. I'll start as far back as I can remember.

When I was just a little kitten, I had a home of my very own. It was warm and I had lots of toys and food. Then, when I turned six months old and I was no longer a little baby, I was put outside to become an "outdoor cat". I begged and tried to get back in the house, but they wouldn't let me in. So that is when I started my life outside. This went on for seven entire years. That means I lived outside for seven freezing cold winters and seven hot dry summers. Not a very good life for a cat like me. Fortunately, the people that I lived with as a kitten left food outside for me, so I decided to stick around. Being outside for so long took it's toll on me, both of my ears are missing due to extreme frostbite. Minnesota winters are not kind to cats at all.

Then one day, the people that were feeding me decided to move away and leave me all alone again. To make it worse, it was the dead of winter. Luckily, one of their neighbors took pity on me and called Feline Rescue. When they heard my story they immediately knew they had to help me so I would never have to live outside again.

Well, now I'm about nine years old, and I'm finally living the life every cat was meant to have! Despite my rough life on the streets, you will never find a more loving and affectionate cat as me. My foster mom said she can even hear me purring from across the room when she starts talking to me. I will sit on your lap all day long if you'll let me. I also love to be brushed which is good since i have a beautiful thick coat of fur. I give kisses and will lick you to show you how much I love you.

The home I think I would enjoy most is one that is more on the quiet side. Due to my previous life on the streets, loud noises and fast movements tend to scare me, so small kids may not be the best. My foster mom says I act like I've been abused because feet scare me and I act like I'm going to get kicked. I have too much dignity to admit that so I chose to forget my not-so-perfect past and move on. Also, other cats tend to pick on me, which makes me sad. I would prefer it if I could be the only kitty in the house, or maybe it would be ok for me to share a home with a quiet and submissive cat. The main thing I want is a human that has lots of time to cuddle and play with me. I have no desire to go outside ever again, so I hope we can spend lots of time together snuggled up on the couch!

My beautiful blue eyes may still have a sad look in them sometimes, but I promise you, I'm not sad anymore. The only thing that would make my life complete is to find a person that will adopt me and love me unconditionally FOREVER. If you open up your heart and your home to me, I promise you we'll live happily ever after. Since I'm living in foster care, please call _____at ___ _______to hear more about me and my winning personality. I'm looking forward to your call!