Valerie

My story

Valerie was rescued as an expecting mother and had her babies safely in-house just a week later. She was afraid of people and kept her distance, but was a good mother to her kittens. Once they were adopted, we began socializing Valerie one-on-one in a foster home. She was very timid and it took her awhile to understand people. We went at her own pace, giving her the space she needed. For a long time it was just a lot of talking to her and making eye contact. Eventually approaching her at her safe spaces and petting her (on her cat tree, in her cave, or on a favorite blanket). Once she learned petting is good, she was flopping and rolling and purring with delight. She got comfortable with that little routine for awhile, but then wanted more. She progressed to seeking out the attention and coming to you for pets, instead of just waiting for you at her safe spaces. She learned to trust and now she just can't get enough. She loves to be pet, rubbed, and a good back scratchin' is enough to make her stop/drop/& roll. She rubs her face in your hand while you scratch her cheeks and chin, like putty in your hands and looks up at you with the more adoring and thankful eyes. She cohabitates in foster with other cats, but has always remained independent of them. She wants a person she can go to and have the attention all to herself. She will do very well as an only pet in a calm, quiet environment, and be a very loyal companion to someone who can show her she's important. She's a real sweetheart, tiny and petite, very soft, a beautiful light-silver tabby. About 4 years old, fixed and fully vetted.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Valerie, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.