Carrie (in foster)

My story

CarrieIn order to understand me, you need to know a bit about my history. I am an alumnus of HSHC. My brother and I were adopted as adorable kittens in 2018. We were besties until age 1, then my brother chased me, pounced on me, and pinned me down, which I hated! Then, my family brought home a new kitten without giving me time to adjust to this change. One day, we accidentally got trapped in the same room, and I lost my temper with her. No serious injuries occurred, but this sealed my fate. I am now 6-years, 8-months-old, and due to my early life, I have lots of anxiety about any change in my life. I crave predictability, routine, and consistency. I was surrendered to HSHC in September 2024. Because I was unhappy in the cattery, I moved into a foster home in January. I have been happier living there than any time in my life! My foster mom (FM) has told me I am one of the coolest and most gentle cats she`s ever met. For example, on the first trip to her house, I quietly sat, making biscuits, and watched my FM. I think she loves me! In the four months I have lived with FM, I have demonstrated perfect skills in eating, using the litterbox, and communicating. I`ve never scratched the furniture, eaten the houseplants, or bothered human food in any way. She likes how I will meow when I need something, like affection or playtime. I let her know my favorite toys are anything attached to a stick, mice, and little balls I can bat all over. I am also patient with her. If she is petting me too much, which might be overstimulating, I`ll gently pat her or let her know with a tiny nibble. She told me she`s never had such a gentle cat. I believe in making clear signs that I don`t like something. You just have to read them. Favorite activities include being brushed, licking my person, showing my belly (don`t touch, just look), being a lap cat, and sitting in the window watching birds, dogs, squirrels, and people. Major turn-offs are other cats (the feral cats outdoors are a big pain in my neck) and being picked up. According to my FM, anyone would be lucky to have me as their companion. She said, and I quote, `I sometimes wonder if she`s really a cat!` 5-6-25

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