My name is Everest!

Everest
My life has not been particularly cushy. I have always been a stray cat and unfamiliar with the finer points of socialization. Humans have often been a source of fear, and I`ve become pretty good at avoiding them. However, since giving birth to five kittens in April, I was brought to the HSHC with my babies. The staff found a foster home where I could raise and wean them. All my kittens were named after famous mountains like me, and they`ve all found homes. I have now been spayed and given medical attention for a wound on my chin. I`m currently taking a sabbatical from the mom business. The interviewer lady and I have not been able to bond. Every time she comes to see me, I am tightly curled into a ball, sleeping soundly. Today, I woke up when she opened my door and sniffed her finger, but I did not invite her to pet me. I guess I am a bit picky about who I warm up to. I am a 4-year-old dilute Calico, very pretty but sort of reserved. I was recently in an adoption showing with an adult lady and her young daughter. When the child moved to pet my back, I flipped my head around and nipped at the child`s wrist. It didn`t leave a mark, and the girl was fine. But I must be adopted into a family where everyone understands a cat`s body language. It takes me a while to relax and feel comfortable with people. I need a family who will be patient and understanding, who will respect my boundaries and give me the time I need to warm up. If you are one of those people, please come and adopt me! 8-12-24