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Athens & Missy are special kitties who are looking for a home together where they can be themselves and flourish on their own time. Both kitties came from a hoarding situation and they were clearly fairly traumatized. We don't know much about their past but they are nervous about being touched so do not enjoy petting or affection. Their favourite place to hang out is on top of the armoire where they can watch what's going on without being in the thick of things.
Although these girls are uncomfortable around people, they really like other cats. Their ideal home will be where their 'job/purpose' is to be friends with other cats and not to be snuggly or affectionate with people. Both of these girls get along easily with other cats and would do best in a home where there are already other confident cats that are comfortable and can show them the ropes. Neither of the cats are overly playful and would do well in a home with other adult or senior cats, not playful kittens.
Athens is estimated to be about 3 years old and Missy is about 2 years. We hope that in time they will learn to trust and will settle down enough to allow their new family to pet them, but that type of trust will likely take years. Both girls are very food motivated and will need to have their food regulated or they will gain too much weight. Although Missy & Athens are indoor cats, they would likely be very happy to have an escape-proof catio where they can get some safe, outside time. These girls are not comfortable with dogs and need a cat-experienced, adult-only home.
Visit www.victoriapets.ca for adoption information and our application. Please note that due to increasing numbers of COVID-19 in our province, in an effort to minimize risk to our foster homes and discourage non-essential travel, we will only be considering adoptions on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands at this time.
