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Hi, I'm

Aurora

Bengal

currently located at

Azrael's Place NFP

Lyons, IL

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age

Young

gender

Female

color

Tan or Fawn Tabby

pet id

45189876

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My story

Hello... I'm Aurora ? The sweet tabby with the expressive eyes who's learning that love comes in whispers, not shouts. Hi there, gentle human. I'm Aurora, and I have to tell you – I'm still figuring out this whole "being brave" thing. My foster family says my face tells my whole story, and I think what they mean is that my big, expressive eyes show exactly how I'm feeling. Right now, they're probably saying, "I want to trust you, but could we maybe take this really, really slowly?" I'm what you might call a work in progress – the kind that requires someone who finds beauty in patience itself. Every single day, I get a little braver, a little more curious, and a little more willing to believe that maybe this world holds gentle people after all. My foster family celebrates the smallest victories with me – like the day I first peeked around the corner without hiding, or when I discovered that playing with toys is actually pure magic. Now, I do have one weakness that gives away my true personality: food! When it's dinnertime, suddenly I'm the bravest cat in the room. I'll march right up to you, all my shyness temporarily forgotten, because priorities are priorities. It's quite endearing, actually – I transform into a completely different cat when there's a meal involved. Speaking of play, once I feel safe, I absolutely love it! There's something about chasing a feather toy that makes me forget all about being timid. In those moments, I'm just a soul expressing pure joy. My deepest wish would be to stay with my dear friend Alice. She's got enough confidence for both of us, and somehow when she's around, I feel like I can be braver too. She's taught me that humans can be trustworthy, and that it's okay to ask for what you need. But even if we can't stay together, I truly need to live with other cats who can continue helping me learn that home is a sanctuary. I'm seeking a patient human who understands that the most precious connections unfold slowly, gently, one moment of trust at a time. If you're someone who finds fulfillment in earning love rather than demanding it, I promise to reward your understanding with a devotion that runs deeper than words. Slowly but surely learning to shine, Aurora ? P.S. My foster family says my purr, when you finally hear it, is worth every patient moment.September 17, 2025, 12:01 am

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

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Azrael's Place NFP

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Lyons, IL 60534

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