Eve #feline-chanteuse

DOB 11/11/21

Hi, I'm Eve - and trust me, once you meet me, you won't forget me. I'm a tuxedo lady with white socks, a raspy voice, and a lot to say - and say it I do. Imagine Miss Piggy after drinking a strong pot of coffee and smoking a pack of catnip cigarettes. That's me. I've got attitude, sass, and a whole lotta soul.

But don't be fooled by the drama-queen exterior - that voice comes from a life that hasn't been easy. I survived the streets, protected my babies from aggressive cats and scrapes, and made sure every one of them found a loving home. Now? Now it's my time.

Can you come close and let you in on a secret? Despite my strong and distinct meow, I can be a little shy at first. Life taught me to be cautious. People haven't always been kind. But give me a little patience, a cozy spot to land, and a belly full of food - and oh yes, a good head massage with some cheek rubs? I'll lean in, close my eyes, and melt into a purring fur ball. You might even catch my derp face with my little tongue's sticking out, or giving the classic "elevator butt" while letting out a low "mrrreow" that sounds like it's been aged in a whiskey barrel. That's how I say "thank you," or, quite frankly, "May I have a second - or third - dinner?" I love catnip toys because they send me into delightful chaos, and I'll chase a wand toy like it owes me money.

As a friendly outdoor cat not equipped for life on the streets, I had to stay on high alert and fiercely defend myself and my babies from any threats. But now that I've been living with foster cat siblings, I've learned that not all cats are dangerous. While I warm up to people quickly, I still need a little time and patience to trust new feline friends. I might give a quick smack if another cat gets too fresh or steps into my personal space -- can a girl have boundaries?

After all I've been through, I'm ready to leave mama-life behind . . . and finally be someone's baby. If you're kind, patient, and down for some raspy conversations and rewarding petting sessions, I might just be the diamond-in-the-rough you've been searching for. I was rescued in an apartment complex named after a forest, so they called me Eve - after Eve's Necklace Tree. There's poetry to that, don't you think? I've got roots, resilience, and a quiet beauty you won't see right away - but oh, when you do, you'll never forget it.

HOPE ID 24-1106-G274

Eve's $125 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, basic vaccines, microchip and registration, testing for FIV/FeLV, negative fecal test, and preventative treatment against fleas and parasites.

To apply online: http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/cat-adoption.php<br><br>If you have questions prior to filling out the application or want to find out which adoption site Eve will be this weekend, email us at [email protected], and a volunteer will get back to you.