LAVERNE

HISTORY: Laverne was surrendered back to CFC after issues with another pet (small dog) in the home.  She originally arrived here in 11/26/2022.  Back on 4/26/2024.

Laverne originally arrived at CFC along with her sister Shirley (who was adopted along with another CFC cat, Emmi) from a local cat colony. She was very quick to learn that people can be trusted and with that trust came affection and attention. Within a few months she was adopted and joined a small dog in her new home. All seemed to be going well until it wasn’t. Laverne begun to strike out at the small dog whenever the owner was showing affection to the dog. After trying to work through these instances, it became clear to the owner that this was an issue that wasn’t going to go away. Right away we decided that it would be less stressful for her to come back to the sanctuary.

Take a gander at Laverne and her gorgeous coat of tabby fur with her chubby chipmunk like cheeks!! She is very friendly and adores attention and pets. She isn’t a huge fan of being picked up at this time, preferring to keep all four paws on the floor. She enjoys batting and playing with an array of cat toys. We cannot wait to see what other delightful things we learn about Laverne’s personality as she settles in to sanctuary life. We believe once she has completely settled in she will get along well with the other cats in her room at The Scratching Post.

Volunteer Update Feb 2025: Did you know that LAVERNE is a master at playing with the “Cat Dancer?”  “Cat Dancer?” you ask.  Well, it’s a wire cat teasing toy with small cardboard accents on it.  Wiggle it around and you’ll bring out the most bouncy, active and athletic Laverne you’ll ever see!  One of her volunteer friends arrives with this toy in hand a few times a week and Laverne will drop everything and come running to join in the fun.  If she could, she might even tap her big, furry paw as she anxiously waits for her volunteer friend to get the game going when she arrives!  It’s ridiculous.  Physically and mentally challenging for any cat,  Laverne is spectacular at reaching for the toy and jumping straight up to grab it!  This is the best part of the day for Laverne.

Laverne is for the most part a pretty sedate/chill kitty.  She’s usually lounging around, (hopefully not pestering the other cats in her room!) and settling in more quiet areas in her room.  Laverne enjoys a more limited petting and loving experience with her volunteer friends but the Cat Dancer game could go on for an endless expanse of time should you allow for it.  Laverne is a simply stunning gal with her uber poofy coat which is most velvety to touch.   If she had her druthers,  she’d likely prefer to be the sole apple of her new human’s eye and if you entice her with a house warming gift of a Cat Dancer, no doubt this will be the main segway into her heart and she into YOUR heart.  Got Cat Dancer?  Please come and give it a go on lovely Laverne!  Her pet greatness is just a few wiggly wire nods away!