Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Mysterious Kelly

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Mysterious Kelly

She certainly lo0ks mysterious in all that dappled sunlight as she peers around the corner at me.

Kelly used to be very shy and frightened of strangers, but she’s taken up this spot very near the entrance door where she can greet people. She’s very talkative, and while guests are admiring all those congenial black cats and Mistress Cookie, Kelly lets them know she is waiting. She stretches one sweet little paw way out in greeting and purrs so nicely, then does her graceful little dance routine ending with lots of face rubs on the visitor, who would be interested in any common black cats with such a precious tortoiseshell kitty right there?

It’s a joy to see Kelly, in her senior years, finally comfortable in life with humans and enjoying guests instead of always being cautious and hiding from strangers. She wasn’t feral but a stray cat trapped with a feral colony, and was so fearful in her cage at the shelter that she was to be euthanized because no one would adopt her and the shelter needed the space, though she was adopted at the last minute. I can’t imagine the details of her early life living in an abandoned building, though I’m sure it was traumatic for such a sensitive soul. When she came here it was weeks before I saw anything but big fearful eyes under the table in the spare kitty room. Step by step over the years she has become more relaxed and trusting. Kelly is 17. Never give up on a kitty.

Bernadette

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2 thoughts on “Mysterious Kelly

  • MyKinKStar

    She is lovely and it’s a great picture, with her mouth positioned just so. Her markings look stunning in the sunlight, glowing right through her ear. I love her!

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    • I’m so glad she’s decided not to be cautious about making appearances anymore. I love to share her with others!

      Reply

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