LIL’

HISTORY: When LIL’s family moved out of their apt,  sadly she was left behind.  The landlord contacted us to help rehome her.

MEDICAL: Lil’ tested positive for FIV. 

With a name like LIL you just can’t go wrong! A pet with this name sounds cute and petite and our LIL is all of this and more! When her family moved out of an apt, she was sadly left behind. Good news for her is that we had just (by coincidence or not!) adopted out one of our FIV+ kitties making it possible for her to quickly move in and settle in. Lil is a doll baby! We affectionately call her a Black Velvet because she’s super soft and yes, velvety to touch. Very friendly, polite, calm and soft in her ways, when you come and meet her, likely she’ll be out and about in the room. For your convenience, she might even position herself on a mid-height perch to maximize your ability to give her some pets and scratches at eye level.  Count on some head butts as well! She’s going to dip down and flop over on her side so be prepared to give her some much needed gentle attention. Lil has done well in this community setting of kitties but she could likely take it or leave it. She nicely coexists with everyone not yet having a best friend. We feel she would do well in a home with other kitties or as your one and only. She’s a more quiet girl who stays a bit to herself and does not create any waves. She just wants some steady love and attention and she’s good to go. We adore this sweet natured, little gem of a girl. Please come and experience her for yourself.

More about me Fall 2024:  As you look through my photos,  you might notice I’ve had a rather dramatic change in my appearance.  At a glance, you might think I have on a weird cap that’s smushing down my ears.  My ears are most sadly crumpled up, mini potato chip shaped pieces of my former ears!  Those darn and most awful mites did a number on my ears.   Once I had fully fought them off which included having my ears “quilted” to help in not retaining water in them,  well the result is ears that are deformed and loaded with scar tissue.  As you can read my note below,  I’m getting back on track to the wonderful kitty that I’ve always been but got a little lost as I was in medical “ouch” mode.  We’ve opted to leave up some of my original pics not only showing my glorious pointy ears but also the fun, relaxed and goofy body language to accompany those ears.  I’m getting my silly groove back. To that end,  I heard one of my volunteer friends comment on how lovely I looked and how she was so happy to feel and see, my soft sashays and twists and turns she had always loved about me.   Despite my less than glamorous look today, still if you have read this far,  perhaps you might consider me for your new best friend.  I’d surely love that.  Thx for tuning in.  Lil’

Update Fall 2024: I’m working super hard to overcome what has nearly consumed me with unhappiness. It’s my ears. Awful and most pesky mites have done a number on them and sadly it’s been an amazingly slow process in restoring my ears to their full glory. One in fact is still retaining fluid which is no bueno but the staff is slowly and surely tending to it. It’s a process and an awful one at that which is complicated by my FIV+ condition. I am taking one day at a time and am reassured that this too will pass. In the meantime, I’m laying a bit low but the humans, especially Volunteer Scott, makes sure to give me some special TLC when he routinely comes by for a visit. TY Scott. I’m working hard on staying positive. LIL

Update Spring 2024: I’ve had some rocky times since we last spoke, but I’m now doing A- ok! Thank you for asking. Earlier in the winter, not only did I find myself with an ear hematoma but I also had a mammary mass removed. Luckily, my ear is nearly healed and my mass was benign! Yes! I’m emotionally feeling a bit touchy if other cats get too close so I try to find quiet/calm/low traffic areas to promote a full recovery but yet allowing for the humans to give me walk by pets and words of assurance. I’m told I am a sweet, very dear kitty and this makes me smile and feel very loved. I’m still taking one day at time but am getting the care I need to thrive and be at my best.