Tuesday, November 4, 2008

I need a home!

Hi! I don't have a name yet because I don't have a home. Barb and her husband were at the local bank the other day when I came up to them for a pet. I was very lonely and hungry, and when I saw them, I knew they were animal lovers.

I turned up the charm and wound my way through their legs as they made those weird beeping noises in the big shiny thing in the wall. Sure enough, both bent down to check me out. Score! I knew I had them when they both exclaimed over how thin I am. They're right. I've been so hungry. My hip bones poke out and my backbone is (sadly) no fun to stroke because it's so prominent. My fur is also dirtier than it should be because I'm just so tired and had to fight so hard to survive.

I was elated when they both seemed to decide that they had to take care of me. Barb picked me up, and I started purring right away so that she knew I was a good kitty. Then they did something I didn't expect. They carried me into this little room and closed all the doors. I sat on Barb's lap happily at first. Then the little room started rumbling and moving, and I could see things whir by outside a clear wall! It was very scary. My heart started pounding, and I couldn't help but let me claws out a little bit. I was very careful not to hurt Barb though since it wasn't her fault. I was just nervous. I stood with my front feet on the clear wall so that I could keep an eye on what was speeding by. I started to wonder if this was a mistake!

Soon enough though, the room stopped rumbling, and they carried me into a warm, dry area where I got a little bed, a place to potty and yummy food and fresh water. I couldn't eat too much at first, but now I'm doing much better. Barb calls my room, "the garage." She said I can't come in because I'm a danger to their other pets, but that they'll find me a true home soon.

Does anyone in the central Florida area want to come visit me to see if I would fit in their home? I'm a really sweet kitty. I really love people and am so calm. Barb and her husband seem to really like me, but her husband is a bit allergic, and her other pets wouldn't like me at all. I'm glad they took me in though so that I could stop being so hungry and lonely. I love company.

Here's a photo of me so that you can fall in love and take me home:
Barb's Note: I'm pretty sure he's a neutered male, but I'm not positive. He really is very friendly and calm. It's unusual to find a cat this sweet and cuddly. I wish we could keep him, but it's just not possible. We couldn't let him out there to fend for himself though, and I'm scared of taking him to a shelter. All the really nice cat places are overwhelmed right now and can't take anymore. If anyone is interested in meeting him, please let me know in the comments and I'll be in touch.

12 comments:

HereWeGoAJen said...

He's such a lovely looking kitty! I wish we could keep him. I'll poke around for you a bit down here to see if anyone wants him.

Scarlet O'Kara said...

What a beautiful cat. I just wish that my husband would let me have another cat...

seussgirl said...

Oh, so cute! I wish I could take him, but a) my hubby is also allergic, and b) I don't live anywhere near you. So sad on both accounts. :( I hope you find a good home!

Liz said...

I don't reckon he'd get on with the dog / or the flight to the UK! If he's neutered he must have had an owner somewhere down the line. have you checked to see if he's been micro-chipped? Good luck finding a home.

AwkwardMoments said...

I'm in GA right now..my husband would ang me if I suggested another rescued kitty ..but h is so cute

Emily (Apron Strings) said...

Oh ... delurking to say that I wish I could take this kitty home! So cute ...

Hilary (Maya Papaya) said...

Awww. We have one that looks just like him!

If I weren't in Canada and we didn't already have three bratty cats, I would totally take him!

Maybe post an ad with that picture on Craigslist?

Christina said...

He's very cute and I do live near central FL but I doubt my crazy dogs or ferret would get along with him. I hope you find him a home!

Chelle said...

Awww! You are so sweet Barb. He really is a precious looking kitty. I wish I could snug him.

Jamie said...

What a beautiful boy! He looks just like my Mom's Celmor. I love tuxedo kitties . . .

Michelle said...

I wish I was in Florida because I would take him. He sounds so sweet!

Stephanie said...

I wish I could help out the cute kitty, but my hands are full with our two dogs!

Good luck finding a home for him!!!