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She was listed online as having been brought to the shelter with her sister, with whom she was meant to be adopted as a bonded pair. One day, however, the staff allowed her sister to be adopted without her. So there she was—alone in an unfamiliar place, without any understanding of what had happened or why.
Janice Moore
She fiercely resisted any attempt by the shelter veterinarian to check her vital signs. She hissed, growled, and swatted—just as any frightened cat might in that situation. Nevertheless, she was labeled as troublesome and became known as “The Terror of the Animal Shelter.”
When I read her description, I understood exactly what was going on and knew I wanted her. My husband and I went to the shelter, and I immediately asked to see her. The attendant managed to coax her into a cardboard carrier by squeezing a Churu treat into her mouth. I got down on my hands and knees beside the closed carrier and gently asked, “Hi. Would you like to come home and live with me?”
Janice Moore
When we brought her home, she acclimated almost immediately. She found her food, located her litter box, and began calmly exploring her new surroundings. That was nearly three years ago, and the three of us have formed a deep bond.
Being a calico, she lets us know when we’ve overstepped her boundaries—usually with a hiss, often because of me. But we’ve learned to respect her signals and give her the space she asks for.
Janice Moore
She loves having visitors. She makes herself visible without being intrusive, quietly observing everything around her with curiosity and interest.
I’m an artist, and she enjoys being near me while I work. My husband works late and wakes up after I do. After breakfast, she often climbs up beside him for a nap. She’s a joy, and we are so happy to have her in our lives.
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