Evelyn Tortoiseshell Lethbridge, AB

A couple living in a town near Lethbridge grew concerned when they observed a young homeless mother-cat and her three kittens. The feline family was new to the neighbourhood and had taken refuge under a neighbour's front step at the beginning of August, 2023. The little mom, now named Emori, had lost part of her rear right leg due to a catastrophic injury, making providing for her youngsters impossible, and avoiding predators and aggressive street cats problematic. The neighbours started feeding the little family and contacted rescue-groups to no avail. But regardless of capacity issues, PAW decided to make a special effort to trap the injured female and her offspring. With the indispensable help of the local couple, the Society was able to capture the kittens and eventually, their mother. Emori and her kittens had become very familiar with feeding time and their social progress can be attributed to the team effort of the two neighbours, talking to their little visitors and slowly gaining their trust. The orange boy – now named Julien – entered the trap first, true to the couple’s description of him as "super curious". His sisters, Klarra (now on a trial adoption) and Evelyn, followed a day later. All are in a foster-home now.

Personality:

Pretty Evelyn is a little shyer than her sister - but she is a tortoiseshell after all. They are known for their intelligence; with intelligence, comes innate caution and evaluation. The two little girls were handled as much as possible and it paid off quickly. If she's on a cat tree, or a raised surface, she is okay with being picked up for a snuggle in your arms. Your approach must be slow. When placed on your lap, she'll stay for a bit and enjoy your pets and brushing (grooming your cat is a great way to create a bond). Your reward will be her soft, sweet purrs. It truly is a gratifying experience to socialize little cats who've never had a home. Time and patience will help her become used to a new situation.

Evelyn is active! Every morning she, her brother and younger siblings play Indy500. She also enjoys playing with a string toy (with a person on the other end) and stick-handling balls and springs. Her favourite toy is a decapitated furry mouse without the plastic inner body - only the outer covering remains - it's so funny! Evelyn is a good eater and eagerly awaits her breakfast and dinner. Tortoiseshell cats bond deeply with their person but generally like everyone in the family. Naturally, she has bonded with her foster family but the goal is for her to have very own person - that's what she most deserves. She also lives with two small dogs (who do not chase) and does fine with them.

All kittens and young cats, but especially shyer ones, need your time: playing, holding, brushing, nail trimming, picking up, handling, supervising and making your home safe for them. If they stop receiving attention, they'll stop wanting it.