Lola Domestic Short Hair Mix Williamsport, PA

Dearest Lola, what a shy, sweet soul.  Lola is one of the shelter's longest cat residents.  She was brought to the shelter in March of 2017. Her previous owner had her for about two years, after finding her stray in the middle of the winter. Her owner enjoyed having Lola, but was struggling with Lola's attitude toward her other ill female cat. Lola has found shelter life to be confusing, at best, and downright terrifying at times. Her natural personality is quiet and reserved, so she finds all of the noises and commotion overwhelming.  We monitored her behavior in one of our normal cat pens for many months, but, as Animal Team Leader, Kelli Smith, explains, "We decided that she had gotten herself so stressed since she's been in the cage for so many months, that she wasn't going to improve by keeping her in there. We moved her to the Four Seasons Room to see if having the freedom to move away from us would help her relax and start to open up again."  We were unsure at first, since there would be many other female cats in the room, but Lola has adjusted well and has accepted the other ladies.

Lola's previous owner described her as "a sweet kitty. She's shy, but warms up and loves petting."   She went on to say that Lola enjoys playing with string, catnip, and soft toys, and likes to sleep on the couch or a chair if it is covered with a big, soft blankie. Sounds good, doesn't it? In the Four Seasons Room, Lola continues to be a bit unsure. She is often found up on the shelves, especially if someone new comes in.  She quietly watches from up there, surveying the world.  We would love for Lola to find a good, stable home again.  If you have it in your heart and home to adopt a sweet, shy little kitty, then come in and visit with Lola.  She probably won't warm up to you at first, but you will surely bring the sunshine back into her world again!  Lola can be seen in the Four Seasons Room of our Cat Room.