We named him Simon because he reminded us of a smug older British gentleman, LOL! While he still carries a bit of a protector attitude, we’re slowly getting him comfortable with human presence. Simon, along with his brother, has had a tougher experience with humans in the past, which makes him more cautious and alert than his sister Lilly. But with consistent positive reinforcement, Simon is starting to open up.
Over the past few weeks, he’s become much bolder, even climbing on his cat tree and exploring the house more confidently. At first, he was too scared to leave his hiding spot for days on end, but with time and patience, he's gaining more trust. I can now lay on the floor while he eats, and I can touch him all over without him hesitating. He is very food motivated, so rewarding him during these moments has been key to his progress.
If I had to describe him in three words, they would be cautious, hungry, and stubborn. Simon would do best in a home with someone who understands that he comes from a rough background and is willing to offer him the love and patience he needs. We’re confident that, with time, Simon will continue to make progress and thrive.
However, given his occasional moments of lashing out, I would recommend a home without young children. He’s still figuring out how to feel safe around people, and having a calm, understanding environment will help him settle into the sweet, affectionate companion he’s meant to be.
We named him Simon because he reminded us of a smug older British gentleman, LOL! While he still carries a bit of a protector attitude, we’re slowly getting him comfortable with human presence. Simon, along with his brother, has had a tougher experience with humans in the past, which makes him more cautious and alert than his sister Lilly. But with consistent positive reinforcement, Simon is starting to open up.
Over the past few weeks, he’s become much bolder, even climbing on his cat tree and exploring the house more confidently. At first, he was too scared to leave his hiding spot for days on end, but with time and patience, he's gaining more trust. I can now lay on the floor while he eats, and I can touch him all over without him hesitating. He is very food motivated, so rewarding him during these moments has been key to his progress.
If I had to describe him in three words, they would be cautious, hungry, and stubborn. Simon would do best in a home with someone who understands that he comes from a rough background and is willing to offer him the love and patience he needs. We’re confident that, with time, Simon will continue to make progress and thrive.
However, given his occasional moments of lashing out, I would recommend a home without young children. He’s still figuring out how to feel safe around people, and having a calm, understanding environment will help him settle into the sweet, affectionate companion he’s meant to be.
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Our adoption process is designed with the pet and the family in mind. We look to make the process as easy and efficient as possible for our adopters, while also preserving the key safeguards that ensure we place our kitties with loving homes they can be sure to stay with forever. Sometimes we may ask for a virtual home visit via video or FaceTime to gain more insight into what kind of kitty will best fit your lifestyle and environment.
Friends of Normie is an entirely foster based rescue so all of our adoptable cats reside with their foster families who are located across Orange, LA, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties. We have a kitty for every family and locale, so we will work to match you with a feline friend who matches both your desires and your location.
Friends of Normie is an entirely foster based rescue so all of our adoptable cats reside with their foster families who are located across Orange, LA, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties. We have a kitty for every family and locale, so we will work to match you with a feline friend who matches both your desires and your location.
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It all started in 2020 when Friends of Normie founder Ladan Davia found a mother cat and six kittens on the side of the road. All of the shelters and rescues she called in hopes of ensuring this feline family’s safety told her to leave them outside or that they were at capacity. So Ladan went to her local hardware store, bought a trap, and set up a makeshift shelter for the seven cats in her bathroom.
Through the local cat network Ladan got connected to Marla, a rescuer with 25 years of rescue experience. Together, they rescued thousands of cats over the next two years, setting the foundation for what Friends of Normie is today. Without a physical facility, Marla and Ladan utilized a network of committed volunteer fosters to give new rescues temporary, loving homes until they were adopted. Along the way, FON harnessed the power of social media to mobilize the Southern California cat community.
This community began to gain traction as more and more people began following its journey. Today, Friends of Normie has over 44,000 followers who support the rescue and collectively help cats get matched with fosters and adopters quickly.
It all started in 2020 when Friends of Normie founder Ladan Davia found a mother cat and six kittens on the side of the road. All of the shelters and rescues she called in hopes of ensuring this feline family’s safety told her to leave them outside or that they were at capacity. So Ladan went to her local hardware store, bought a trap, and set up a makeshift shelter for the seven cats in her bathroom.
Through the local cat network Ladan got connected to Marla, a rescuer with 25 years of rescue experience. Together, they rescued thousands of cats over the next two years, setting the foundation for what Friends of Normie is today. Without a physical facility, Marla and Ladan utilized a network of committed volunteer fosters to give new rescues temporary, loving homes until they were adopted. Along the way, FON harnessed the power of social media to mobilize the Southern California cat community.
This community began to gain traction as more and more people began following its journey. Today, Friends of Normie has over 44,000 followers who support the rescue and collectively help cats get matched with fosters and adopters quickly.
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