10/01/2020
We just heard more of sweet Clara’s story and, y’all, it’s a heartbreaker 💔 As you know, we had 4 kitties who did not find homes. They have all been placed in foster or other adoption centers (more at end of post on that.)
As we are loading out and having people come pick up stuff they bought on auction, the folks from the rescue who originally took in Clara came in bc they happened to purchase som**hing on our auction. When they mentioned the rescue, I told them Clara was still here so they could say hi. They climbed up to the drum to pet her. Then, they shared her story.
Clara was brought to them from a situation of terrible neglect. We told you she had 7 kittens. We hadn’t realized she had been kept with her 7 kittens in a small cage that barely fit all of them with no litter box. The people who were “taking care of her,” were struggling with addiction and mental health issues. They would put a towel down in the crate and replace it when she pottied. The folks thought there might be m**h in their garden hose and that the cats may have gotten some (thankfully, not true.) Despite all this neglect and abuse, Clara did som**hing amazing - som**hing so many cats can somehow manage - she stay sweet and affectionate. She still trusts people. She remains shy but found a way to play again. She was a good mother to all of her kittens, who have long been adopted, and had even started to take a shine to one of our recent headliners, 4 month old Henrick.
Yes, she will take some time to get her bearings in a new place. She loves affection; to be pet by a trusted person and given treats. She may never be a true lap cat but she is the kind (as reported by her foster) to like to sit near her person, keeping them company, especially if there happens to be a nice spot by a pretty window.
Clara has been through so much and remains a sweet soul hoping for a forever family. She has been placed at the Cool Springs PetSmart adoption center. Please go visit her, maybe congratulate her on her resilience, and consider making her a part of your family through . ❤️
As for our other dear kitties who did not get adopted, (cont in comments)