Michael

Hi… I'm Michael.
I'm a black Bombay boy with a big heart, and for a while, I didn't have a place to belong.
I used to hang around a house where everything smelled warm and safe. I would sit by the door and hope maybe - just maybe - someone would let me inside. I tried so hard to make friends with the kitty who lived there. I was gentle. I was patient. I even tried little chirps and soft purrs to show her I meant no harm.
But she hated me.Really, truly hated me.
No matter what I did, she chased me, hissed at me, and made sure I knew I wasn't welcome. I didn't understand why. I just wanted a friend. I just wanted a home.
The human who lived there was kind to me, though. She could see that I was trying, and she worried - really worried - that her kitty might hurt me. She said I deserved so much more than fear and cold nights outside. And one day, she reached out for help… and everything changed.
I was brought to a foster home filled with kindness. And guess what?There's a kitty here who actually likes me - and I love him right back. I finally have a friend! We play, nap, and share space without anyone trying to chase me away. It feels so good, I can't even put it into words.
That's why I'll need at least one friendly kitty in my forever home. I've learned that I'm happiest when I have another cat to love. I really want my best friend.
I've also learned that I'm really good at being indoors. My foster mom says I'm a perfect gentleman - clean, polite, and truly grateful. I love people so much. I love being close, cuddling into soft blankets, leaning into hands that pet me, and rubbing my head against the people who make me feel safe.
I guess that's what happens when you've known loneliness… you treasure love extra hard.I'm handsome, they say - shiny black fur, bright eyes - and sometimes I act a little silly just to make my humans laugh. A goofy flop here, a playful twirl there… it feels good to be happy again.
But even with all this joy, a part of me still wonders when it will be my turn.When someone will choose me - forever.When I'll finally hear the door open and know that I'm home for good, not just visiting.
I've waited a long time for that feeling.If you have love to give… if you have a friendly kitty who wouldn't mind a gentle sweetheart like me… if you want a cuddly boy who will adore you with his whole heart…
Then maybe - just maybe - I'm the one you've been looking for, too.
Love,Michael
If you would like to meet your new best friend, contact the Adoption Coordinator at [email protected] or 865-236-0830. To fill out an application, go to www.almosthometn.org. If you cannot get it to work, let us know and we will email it to you in a different format.
Unless otherwise noted, all Almost Home cats are healthy, spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and flea & tick preventative.