Lily

AVA is seeking a home for Lily, our current "shadow cat," where her humans will give her a safe and loving home with other cats and allow her to just be her. Lily was just a young mom when her caretaker contacted AVA to rescue her and her 4 kittens. She did a great job caring for all 4 of them and made sure they learned how to cat; and once they were ready they all found their furever homes leaving momma behind to learn about the joys of indoor life without kids. But it wasn’t too long before another litter of kittens arrived in the foster room. These babies didn’t have a momma with them, and we weren’t sure how momma Lily would feel about the additional duty; but to our pleasant surprise she accepted them and cared for them like they were her own. She cleaned them and helped break up their fights, hissed when they were bad and trilled when they were good, she led them through the ins and outs of being a cat. This group went on to find their homes as well. This repeated a couple more times. Each time momma Lily being a great model for the young ones. What we have learned through many groups of foster kitties being under Lily's care is that she is a "cat's cat:" Lily is much happier being around multiple felines and much prefers them to humans. She is what we call a Shadow Cat. Lily will live in the shadows during the day and avoid you if she can, and when the humans are away, she will come out to play and interact with the other cats. Lily loves to play with the other fosters cats, or gaze down on them from a perch up above or a cubby near the sun, she enjoys sunbathing by the widow too! She will chirp and trill while playing with ball and mouse catnip toys with the other cats and she loves her dry food and Temptations cat treats. She is every cat’s friend. It’s just humans who are not at the top of the list of Lily’s favourite things! She does have a spicy side, and can let loose a mighty hiss and a stern paw to show you that you’re getting too close too fast. She gives plenty of warnings first, however. She prefers a slow and quiet approach for pets and chin scratches for the humans who are willing to keep investing time to see if she will learn to love us eventually too. Slow and steady wins your way into Lily’s heart. If you have a cat - or several cats - longing for feline companionship, Lily would be a great cat for them. Because our pets need pets too! Lily is about 4.5 yeas old. Would you like to make Lily a part of your family? Please complete our online application found at: avacats.org/adopt/adoption-form. Our adoption fees cover vetting and include spay/neuter, vaccines (initial FVRCP and rabies), flea treatment, two dewormings and microchipping. Adoption fees are $250 for each adult cat 1 year or older. Please note that fees may apply for additional required vaccinations (at $75 per booster) due prior to adoption. Total adoption fees will be confirmed by the AVA Adoption Coordinator.