A (Slightly) Brief Overview

The first time I visited Feline Rescue, just two weeks ago, I was in awe that room after room after room were filled with cats. Today I was finally able to take the time to visit each of the rooms, and meet some new, sweet cats.

But first, I had to say hello to Buzz, the office cat of the week with a purr that can be heard behind closed doors.

Buzz

The entry room contains about six cats, all which stay in their cages. They're a little shy, a little wary, and a little uncomfortable with certain cats.

The second room is the large one that I've cleaned each week now. It houses my buddies Tux, Licorice, Sadey, Mama Lu, Kia and Jack Benny. Formally home of sweet Bryn, and mischievous Chip- both were adopted since last Monday! Two new residents fill their cages- Junius and Mason. Junius is a cute boy with fluffy cheeks, a hearty appetite, and a kind and gentle disposition.

Junius

Mason is the only non-roamer in the room and she's locked up in her cage throwing a fit when I walk in.

I'm a little hesitant to pet her, but the second I open the cage she rubs her head against my hand affectionately. I've found a new friend.

Mason

Next door to the large room is Frida. Miss Frida had been in one of the cages in the main room until Lou Lou was adopted two weeks ago. Since moving, she opened up, relaxed, and was carried away to a forever home by the end my shift. All of the volunteers crowded around her, saying their goodbyes. "She's going to a good home," assured the man. "We adore her."

Next to this room houses four lovely FIV+ cats. These cats are healthy and happy, but do have weaker immune systems, and need to be careful around non-FIV cats, as they could spread the virus through bites that break the skin. Olivia Benson and Hamburger are curled up together on the bottom shelf. I hope they get adopted together.

Olivia Benson and Hamburger

The corner room houses four calm ladies that are all content keeping to themselves. I snuggle with Winter for a while before peering into Bailey's cage. Bailey isn't comfortable with other cats or humans, and was just moved into this room so she wouldn't be bothered by bullies like Penelope. I let her sniff my finger for a moment, and am quick to pull away just as she snaps. I play with her a little, hoping that the aggression towards the toy I wave in her face in just a form of play, and not annoyance.

Winter

Next door lives Misty Morning, Paolo, and Benji. I fall in love with all three cats. Benji is a wild eight month old kitten. He makes cleaning difficult, as all he wants to do is bat at my hand whenever it is in reaching distance. He comes up with a fun game where he starts at one end of his cage, leaps over the litter box, and slides into his cat bed. Misty Morning lets me pet her, even rolling over so I can stroke her soft belly. But Paolo tops them all as he willingly snuggles on my lap.

Benji in his cat bed.

Down the hall and across from the bathrooms and cleaning area in the medical room, but I'm not allowed in there. Next to that is a smaller room, housing several cats with a giant range of personalities. Jaeda is young, wild and affectionate, Ethan is sleepy and shy, and Penelope is standoffish, beautiful, and kind of a brat.

The large room in the back is known as the trouble room. I haven't spent much time in it, but nearly all of the cats in there are roamers. They all seem playful and friendly, and don't seem like much trouble to me. Maybe next time I'll get to clean that room and find out for myself.