BIRDIE
11/09/2018
Male
DSH- Sleek black and white coat. White legs, chest and belly area. Black saddle, tail and cap.
HISTORY: Birdie found himself in need of a new home when he was no longer getting along with the other cats in his home. When welcomed him to our Sanctuary when space became available.
Did the name Birdie come first or did the cat tree? Ahh, that is the big question for which no one really seems to have an answer. Our good friend Birdie is almost perpetually hanging out in the top of the cat tree to the left of the door as you exit to his patio area. A Bird in a tree, right? To the left of him, you are likely to find his sweet, quiet confidant Willow, the tabby cat. Birdie will happily give you head butts and then gracefully hop on down to sashay figure 8’s in between and around your legs. He enjoys laps, being held and loved on BUT the key is that he needs to know you! Staff and longer term volunteers gush about how fabulously loving and affectionate Birdie is. He has quite the fan club of admirers! He really does love his people, but he needs a bit of time to get to know you. Birdie has done well with the other cats in his room but does not seek them out per say and can act as a bit of loner around most of them. He quietly goes about his daily business and slowly builds his fan base hoping soon to find that one person who wishes to be his new, full time friend.
Update Fall 2024: I’ve made my eternally good volunteer friend Scott proud of me. I’ve been conducting myself in a much more appealing and pleasing manner and I know it warms his heart. As you know, I am not a huge fan of other cats. They annoy me and bother me and if they get too close, well I let them know I don’t like ’em. To that end however, Scott has seen me tolerating kitty Tully. Tully is one of the younger kitties in my room and for whatever the reason, I’m not finding the desire to swat at him! More newbies have been added to my room, so let’s see how that goes!! LOL. I still enjoy my petting sessions with Scott and while I won’t sit in his lap, being near him and accepting his gentle caresses brings me plenty of joy. I’m still up in my condo at night time so I’m sure to dine on my special food but also as a safeguard so I don’t bully anyone under the cloak of darkness. Each day is another chance to bring a smile to volunteer Scott’s face so that makes me smile. BIRDIE
Update Spring 2024: When I see Volunteer Scott coming into the room, I let out a micro small “Mew” of delight as I love seeing him. Our relationship is going strong and steady after about 3 yrs and no doubt, he’s a bright light when we have our special time together a couple times each week. He might say that I’ve been slightly more tolerant/pleasant around the other kitties in the room which makes me happy as I have been trying to be a better roomie to the others in my shared space. He and I will often head to the catio area where he bestows on me an endless round of soft pets and caresses. In an ideal world, Scott would be part octopus (think 8 arms!) so I could get even more love and TLC from my dear friend. My health is holding its own and the staff continues to apply some dietary restrictions on me and also a special pill to keep me at my best. To this end, I’m placed in a condo for night night time so I’m not grazing and eating forbidden food! I’m happy and am doing well. BIRDIE
