So tired, so pleased with myself

[tilly_stratford]

A lot of things to do at the shelter today. There were cats coming in, cats going out (I did my first cat adoption! :D Susanne finally has a home!), stuff sold, those adorable kids set to work... And my arms are torn to shreds. Ah yes, this bit I remember.

I've already started dreaming of someone coming in and loudly proclaiming "I want an adult cat. I want the least popular cat in the house, it doesn't matter if it looks like it's been chewed and spat out as long as it's got personality."

Eeeeverybody wants kittens. That's the problem in a nutshell, isn't it? People want kittens, nobody wants cats.

Anyway, enough bitching: The weekly cat showcase!

I want to point you to Felix because he is simply the least adoptable cat ever.



For one, he's no beauty. He has lived a hard life - his ears are torn up, he's scarred and lumpy after years of fighting. He distrusts everyone. He'll hurt you if you get too close, and hiss at you if you're even in the same room. He has even scared off potential foster parents - you know, the people whose job is to to take care of the asocial ones? That's Felix. Of all the cats on the shelter, he's the only one who's allowed to go without a collar - nobody has a deathwish strong enough to try to put it on.

But I've developed an odd sort of deep respect for Felix. He knows a cat doesn't exist solely so it can please humans. He's been through hell and damn right, life has taught him to trust no one. He might not be aware of it, but I know humans are to blame - and though he might stay at the shelter till the end of his days, I sort of like the thought of him being there. As a reminder.

Comments

[savvysilvi.livejournal.com]

I'd adopt that cat in a second! I love all cats, especially if they have interesting personalities. Unfortunately, I'm on the other half of the world :(. Good luck with your search for an owner. :)

[tilly-stratford.livejournal.com]

I know it takes a special kind of person to adopt a cat who's not cuddly. Let's hope we find someone like you one of these days :)

[furius.livejournal.com]

Now there's a cat with a personality. He sounds right off the pages of the Old Possum Book of Practical Cats...

[tilly-stratford.livejournal.com]

I hadn't thought about that, but he totally does :)

The unwanted / unwanting Felix...

[(Anonymous)]

I like your thoughts abt Felix, cause I think your reflections are spot on!
Thank you for the great pic of the "torn one" :-) He deserves respect and all the love you kind humans are allowed to give him. =^.^=

Urd (-_-)

[my_daroga]

Aw. Thanks for that post. My animals are all somewhat needy; a dog that needed to be retrained around dogs, a cat who has had kidney "failure" her whole life, a dog that needed a place to go and was a little snappish around dogs and strangers. It makes me realize that I will never, in good conscience, get the kitten or puppy I want so badly because there will always be someone to take that cute little thing and someone needs to take the adult pitbull who just needs some extra attention.

Yay Felix!