Description:

Hi, I’m Buddy, I’m around 4 or 5 years old, and life so far hasn’t been real great, but it seems to be getting better. My sister Anna and I were left alone in an apartment in November. A neighbor eventually realized the people had left but we were still there, so Anna and I ended up at the animal shelter. Anna took this all in stride and found a new home with good people right away. The transition has been tougher for me. I was so scared that the people at the shelter at first thought I was feral. I guess I’m not very trusting, and hissed at anyone that came near my kennel, and even attacked if I had an opportunity.

After I’d been there about 6 weeks, I started realizing that these people were being good to me, feeding me and giving me a clean, warm place to live. I occasionally let someone touch me, and, I have to say, it felt pretty good. One day, I even gave one of the nice ladies kisses on her fingers, so she would keep doing that thing to my head and ears that I’m coming to love. I think someday I might not be so afraid, but when I do go to a new home, I’m going to need someone who will be really patient with me, give me plenty of time to get used to my new surroundings and new people. I probably would do best to be in a single room where you come and visit me, until I get used to you, so there aren’t too many places that I can hide!

The nice people at the shelter got me neutered, vaccinated, and even got me a rabies shot, so I’m healthy and ready for that new home, where I can really trust people again and get old in comfort. I’ve never been outside, so I do need to be an indoor kitty. I’m at a foster home now, but I haven’t really come out of my hiding place yet-I am smart enough to come out and eat, drink and use the litter box when I know no one is around. I’m trying real hard to not be afraid, but I’m going to need lots of time. A patient family would find that I truly have a heart of gold under my scaredy cat attitude, I just need some time to get there!