Little

Little
You may have a friend that you care deeply about who loves spending time with you and values your friendship. However, she is not big on physical displays of affection. She is not a hugger, nor does she want to be hugged. But you still know that she loves you and wants to be in your company. That is a pretty accurate description of me. I will be 4-years-old on December 5, and I have lived with my owner nearly all my life. My owner found me in a barn in December 2022. The only humans I've felt close to are my owner and her boyfriend, and they are the only people I allow to touch me, and only on my head. I have always wanted to be near my humans, but just not on their laps or being petted. That is simply the type of girl I am, and I need to find an owner who understands my need for personal space. My owner surrendered me to the HSHC on June 6 due to landlord issues. I lived with a 5-year-old female cat all my life, and we got along just fine. But when my owner brought a 4-year-old female cat into the home, I was not prepared for such a big change. I was jealous of the time my owner spent with the other cats. I am the type of cat who needs a very slow, gradual introduction to any new family members. When I first began living in the cattery, I was fearful, nervous, and stressed. When people tried to interact with me, I would react with hissing, swatting, and attempts to escape. It took me quite a while before I adjusted to the new space, new people, and new routine. On top of this, I was also dealing with some mouth pain. All of my teeth, except the four canines, have been pulled. I have had gingivitis, and the medical staff gave me some pain medication to relieve the inflammation in my gums. I do enjoy both wet and dry food, although my favorite treats are those squeezy ones in the tubes. But only if they are on the floor- I won't take it from your hand. My primary passion is sitting in a window, watching what is going on in the world. If I have a window, I'm content. Oh yeah, I forgot. I'm a BIG fan of laser pointers. I'll complain if you stop before I'm ready to quit! As far as kids are concerned, I avoid them at all costs. Perhaps because I was a barn cat, I have a rather limited sociability quotient. Still, I crave a home that understands my quirky need for love without cuddles. 8-11-26