A Snowflake in August

Last Thursday I highlighted Sienna because she is definitely (finally) ready for a home of her own.  A few weeks ago, I wrote about how Sienna and Snowflake were two cats, close in age, who had remained feral despite the YEAR they have been here.  But recently, at almost the same time, both cats showed signs of taming.  And then, all of a sudden, I had two formerly feral Winnie’s Wishers ready to move to the “adoptables” list. 

Snowflake now comes to me for attention.  She follows me around.  I pet her.  She rubs on my legs.  And she talks.  And talks.  And talks.  And talks.  Yep, Snowflake is a talker – the MAIN talker in the cathouse at this point in time.   Snowflake, like most other cats who start off feral, will require a patient home.  In a new environment, Snowflake will probably regress for a while.  But I always hope that someone out there is willing to give a forever home to a kitty who won’t necessarily be “easy.”

Also – you might remember that Snowflake has had a runny eye since the moment I took her in.  I have three cats in the cathouse who have problem eyes.   My vets have given their opinions about these three and their eyes.  With Traci Mae, it’s both eyes.  We do believe that Traci Mae has allergies (maybe even food allergies), and we know she is stressed a great deal of the time.  Tibby Bean came to me as a kitten (years ago) and already had her bad eye then.  This is the same situation we have with Snowflake.  Apparently, Tibby Bean and Snowflake are cats who were unfortunate enough as young kittens to sustain some type of eye injury.  Treatment with ointments and drops provide only limited (and very temporary) change.  It looks like this is something each of these kitties will have to deal with for her lifetime. 

The "personality quirks" you need to be aware of with Snowflake are things I've grown accustomed to here at Winnie's Wish.  But they could be challenging for someone who is looking for an "easy" cat.  Snowflake is a "love biter."  She does not bite out of aggression, but she bites me when she is trying to get my attention - as I'm filling the water bowl, as I'm scooping litter boxes, when I'm petting another cat.  Also - Snowflake still suddenly decides to run away from me occasionally.  It will take a special person to give Snowflake a wonderful forever home.  But I haven't given up hope.

Now here is your Snowflake in August.  Please share.

 

This sweet Snowflake needs a forever home of her own.

 

 

Let me leave you with this.  Yesterday turned out to be QUITE a day.  Besides ending up with two new foster kittens (for two different reasons), a VERY VERY VERY strange thing happened.  Let’s just say it makes for a VERY interesting story.  Have a great weekend.  See you next week.

Comments

[shirley]

you really have to stop this cliffhanger business over the weekend. how will i ever enjoy my weekend?!?!?! LOL

snowflake has a very expressive face. love her look in the next to last photo. her body and face seem to say "i claim this towel as mine and i will not share with you!"

[Random Felines]

we agree -cliffhanger over the weekend??? you are not nice :)

Snowflake is a definite cutie and we hope someone falls in love with her soon.

[Ginny & the Fur Family]

Snowflake is so pretty. My cat Annabelle lea has the same problem with the runny eye. We use an ointment Erythromycin 0.5% every few days. She is marked so much like Snowflake. Same color gray and white. Snow Flake would make a sweet pretty pet for some one needing a Furrie. Every one needs a Fuury to love. Please Adopt Snowflake and give her a loving home. Ginny & the Fur Family

[Andrea and the Celestial Kitties]

Cliffhanger! Argh! lol Oh my goodness, Snowflake is adorable! Ya know, I've noticed that cats who have a lot of white right around the eye tend to have teary eyes, I wonder if that's her issue? Oh I hope she gets a home soon! People, sounds like there are new additions, lets make sure we're on the active hunt for good homes!!