
FOR ADOPTION
You know I'm always amazed when I hear news stories of potential parents looking to adopt a foster child of another race, from a third world country, a child with special needs--ones that have less chance of growing up in real home. Such is the case with shelter cats and dogs--a missing limb or eye, an illness or a special needs pet.
Such is the case with Gigi. She is a "scaredy cat". But there is hope.
Gigi was recently rescued in January at the age of 8 months. This is a threshold age because she's not a grown adult cat but not quite a kitten anymore. She has been living in the streets of downtown Miami surviving without her mother or siblings. As an adult, she would be less trusting. Kittens are easier to socialize and gain their trust.
Gigi is the sister to
Hansel & Gretel who were born and lived inside a construction tractor. Six months ago I captured all her siblings but sadly I could not rescue Gigi. But I never missed a day of leaving her food outside. She came to know my voice and came to rely on her daily feedings.
After getting her spayed, she did not hiss or try to scratch me like most outdoor cats in a cage. Gigi recognized me. So I released her into my second bathroom. She immediately grew accustomed to a warm, indoor, cozy bed and cat food with paw-licking good gravy instead of the freezing windchill or rainy weather and lizzard gizzards for food. I could not release her back outside to fight to survive in the streets.
Upon seeing the other cats in my home, she started to chirp. Yes Gigi loves to play with other cats. Gigi would make a an ideal playmate for another young cat. But she is a "scaredy cat" and will require time, patience and TLC to allow humans to pet and hold her. She is slowly getting there. One day she allowed me to scratch her head, I wanted to cry the way a parent does when a child takes their first step. Several days later she slept on my bed--I wanted to jump up and down.
Won't you consider adopting this striking tortoise female? Look at that face! The black rims above her eyes and around her nose, like an owl or graceful Groucho Marx! She'll make you laugh!
Like all other cats on this website, she tested negative for feline leukemia and AIDS, received vaccinations, is litter trained and goes gaga for other cats. (Medical records available)
Adoption fee is less for this special kitten, only $35.00
Plus you will receive a FREE
* bag of litter
* plush Whisker City pet beds (retail value $14.99 at PetSmart)
* Iams Cat Adoption kit and DVD with $10.00 coupon!!!
As you may well know, if you were to go to the vet to have your kitten blood tested ($50), vaccinated ($75), spayed ($150), and just the office visit/exam alone is $50, you would have to spend well over $300! That's why adopting from organization is cost effective.
The advantage with Cat Network is that we know the disposition and personalities of every single kitten since we nurture them in a cage-free, loving home.
Please contact me, Christine (Cat Network), if you are interested in meeting Gigi, or
Hansel & Gretel.