Get out the Kleenex "I've grown up in a cage"

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She is so gorgeous - that tail is so thick and foofy! I would adopt her just for her tail
 

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OMG, Nat, she's a real beauty.
I'm so glad she's out of that cage and experiencing life a kitty should.
 

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Holy crap that story is crazy!

First of all she is beautiful!
But to me looks aren't everything. You say she's super friendly and easy-going... that's the crazy part, that she hasn't gotten adopted after all this time! I hope you can be her advocate and get her into a forever home SOON.
 

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Originally Posted by AlleyGirl

She is absolutely gorgeous Nat


Sending lots of vibes that you can find her a home. In the meantime, bless you for sharing yours with her so she can know life outside a cage
coudn't have said it better.
 

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This is similar to Ella. She'd spent virtually her whole life, since Katrina, in cage after cage after cage. Even today, she has a hard time understanding the house is hers to enjoy. We didn't have the heart to take her back, and she never would have been adopted.

I've seen too many of these perfectly wonderful cats go unadopted and have to be put to sleep, eventually.
 

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Nat, I don't see why either she's not been adopted - she's a beautiful cat. Maybe someone in TCS might be willing to adopt her since you have the pictures - in the meantime I know you will give her lots of love and attention at your home.
 
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I got so little sleep last night she wouldn't bugger off. And her purr, I kept dreaming it was a thunderstorm.
I'm going to play a ton with her tonight, and hug her until she can't stand it anymore before bed. She's so tickled to be free!
 

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Originally Posted by white cat lover

I got so little sleep last night she wouldn't bugger off. And her purr, I kept dreaming it was a thunderstorm.
I'm going to play a ton with her tonight, and hug her until she can't stand it anymore before bed. She's so tickled to be free!
Awwwwww!!!!


What a darling girl. She is beautiful. Fingers crossed that she can find a home...
 

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OH Nat - I am PRAYING that a TCS member falls in love with this gorgeous girl and just MUST have her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Nat, what a wonderful gift for Lola. A taste of love and freedom - and happiness.

I needed the kleenex.
 

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This just brought tears to my eyes. I dont' wish it upon any cat, and thank you for showing her true love.

Harley sat in a cage for 4 months and had been a stray prior so he too had never known a home for what we knew. It took him so much adjustment and although sometimes his attachment to us can be alittle annoying, I always remember to tell him, his furrever home is here. He too is so sweet and friendly. Makes me wonder why he was passed up as well.

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Lola will require medication 2x/day for life - and desperately needs a home now. If you can open your heart & home to her - I will make it happen!
 

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Originally Posted by white cat lover

Lola will require medication 2x/day for life - and desperately needs a home now. If you can open your heart & home to her - I will make it happen!
What is going on with her, Nat? What is the medication for?
 
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Originally Posted by carolinalima

What is going on with her, Nat? What is the medication for?
Seizures. She is very young to have them this bad, but will require anti-seizure medication for life.

A new pic of the Princess - she has no idea what life in a house is like. She just wanders around from room to room, going in small circles the entire time from growing up in a cage - she spins. She's not used to this kind of space, the freedom - it's overwhelming.



Even sadder part of it all - so many places she wouldn't have grown up in the cage. She would've had X number of days before she was euthanized. We're not no-kill at the shelter here - but a good heart can go a long way to save the animals. Lola is living proof of that.
 
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Originally Posted by LDG

Is she getting better at jumping, Nat?
Nope. She can jump on my bed, that's it. She finally figured out how to climb stairs, though!
 

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Poor little girl... * thinking and YES that is dangerous*
 
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Here's a whole lot more pics of Lola! Got another bath - she does not keep herself clean (and regularly lays in the litterbox
). She also had a messy backhalf, we're working on the "right" butt clip for her.

Everyone loves her - she loves everyone. If a door opens, she goes through it - I've had to chase her down in the snow outside. Lily who is insanely cat aggressive has let Lola walk right up to her no problems, heck Ophelia who has done serious damage to other cats in the past doesn't at all mind Lola.
She loves the dogs, loves the people - loves everyone & anyone.













Foofy tail!



I get to see her face up close & purr-sonal often





She loves crinkle balls!
 
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