THYME

HISTORY: When Thyme tested positive for FELV, arrangements were made for him to join our FELV+ kitty room.

MEDICAL NOTE: Tested FELV+

We feel as though we won the big black cat lottery grand prize when Thyme arrived at CFC. From his first day in his observation condo he was a total gentleman and sweetheart. He was a bit hesitant at first in this place of new sights, sounds, and smells but he was ever mellow and adapted speedily to his new surroundings.

With his orientation period over and his being out full time he’s become even more endearing. He welcomes pets and caresses as evidenced by his flopping at your feet and offering his belly for some rubs. He’s such a peaceful guy- a veritable Quaker of the cat world. If a roomie invades his personal space it’s no big deal to him. He’ll give the roomie a congenial head boop or he will simply walk away.

An apt description of our big lover boy is a “black lab in a cat suit.” We guess you can tell that we absolutely adore Thyme. Do come visit him. He’d love to see you.

Volunteer Update February 2025: I arrived with just an old cardboard DOLE produce box to my name.  I had been living as an outside cat and that box was my home.  At some point, my caregivers brought me in for some testing and I came up positive for FELV.  That test created a chain reaction of events that led me to my new residence here at the Sanctuary.  I’ve been super happy to have had this life changing opportunity to lead a more fulfilling life.  I feel like the luckiest kitty alive!

My arrival in the FELV room was greeted with much fanfare from the other kitties as I brought my “house” with me.  If you look in the photo gallery,  you can see my roomies all stretched out and enjoying that darn box.  As for me, I was initially in a lovely condo complete with fuzzy fleeces and yummy food.  I was monitored for medical reasons for several weeks and then released out into the room to everyone’s great pleasure.
 
I’ve fit in swimmingly well!  Almost immediately.  I’m a good natured kitty who finds friendship no matter where I go.  Polite, amicable, kind and friendly,  I have a good vibe/feel about me which is never threatening and most peaceful.  The first time we meet for example,  I’ll likely jump down from wherever I’m perched to personally welcome you to my room.  Give me a little call out and I’ll probably even follow you out onto the catio where I will engage in some fast, fancy, figure eight footwork to keep you interested with me.  Watch me hop up on one of my tables and I’ll continue working hard to nudge you on to please pet and love on me!  My name is THYME and as the saying goes,  “You can never go wrong with Thyme on your side.”  Won’t YOU be my new side??