Luggage and other fun discoveries

Why do cats like sleeping in strange places? I don't know. But boy was I ever excited to find my foster mom's suitcase! Do you think if I'm really quiet and don't move, she'll take me somewhere cool?



Then a few days ago, I discovered a plastic bag full of knobs. Or in other words, my new bed. I mean, what's not to love about sleeping on a bag of hard, lumpy objects? And they say cats are weird.

The other place I've been lounging lately is my foster mom's bed. (It's no bag of knobs, but it's pretty comfy.) I've become quite the cuddler! Whenever she sits or lays on the bed, I can't get there fast enough. I like to snuggle up to her side or climb onto her chest and just purrrrrrrrr. If you like cuddly cats, I'm your girl. I'll even sleep on your pillow at night and lick your face to wake you up - how's that for an alarm clock? (My foster mom keeps insisting that her eyebrows do not need another bath, but I disagree.) Of course, if you can't sleep with a purring furball next to your face, I understand that too. I'm perfectly content to sleep in another room.

Do you have some random things in your house that I could sleep on or cuddle with? Maybe we would be the perfect match!

~Chloe

Video! Oh, and pictures too...

Wow, my first video up on the web! I feel like a celebrity. I wanted to post this because it shows my signature "roll over" greeting when I'm happy to see you. And if you're reading this blog, then I'm especially happy to see you!




Here are a few new pictures of me too. I've been told that I have intelligent eyes. What do you think?



~Chloe

Progress!

It's been a little while since I posted, but I'm still looking for that purrfect home. Let me tell you about what great progress I've made since I left the shelter.

• I've lost about a pound! Thanks to being in a stress-free environment, I don't feel like I need to eat all the time anymore. Hopefully with the right diet and exercise, I will get to my ideal weight in no time.

• I've become extremely tolerant of being picked up and carried around.

• I'm getting more used to being in a carrier. Before, I would give the loudest, most pitiful cry you've ever heard, all the way from the front door to the car (this is especially fun when you live in a high-rise with thin walls). People would emerge from their apartments, wondering who was torturing a cat in the hallway. But now I'll only give a few meows of protest, if anything.

• I let my foster mom clip my nails today. Well, only 7 of them. But that's something.

~Chloe

My Favorite (and Least Favorite) Things

Every cat has her preferences. Some cats find great joy in unrolling all your toilet paper. Some think that the perfect spot to nap is right on your face. And others are entertained by watching you search for some missing item which they have stealthily hidden under the bed. Well, I am none of these cats. But I've got my own quirks!

Things I Like:

• Love, love, love. All you need is love - that could be my theme song. If you petted me 24/7 I don't think that would be enough. If you're busy and forget to give me some attention, I'll just sit at your feet and stare at you adoringly.
  

• Pant legs. To you, it's just a piece of fabric. To me, it's fast-moving prey! So don't be surprised to find me wrapped around your ankle in my efforts to keep it from escaping.

• Good conversation. I'm a talker. This does not mean that I'll keep you up all night with incessant meowing. It means that I have lots to tell you - such as "Good morning, I've come to join you in the bathroom!" or "Oh no, I've fallen over and can only be revived by petting!" I like to deliver these important messages in the most comical manner possible, usually involving an array of noises that you didn't even know cats could make.
  

Things I Don't Like:

• The carrier. Maybe it reminds me of being abandoned on the doorstep of the shelter. Maybe I've spent too much time in a little cage. Whatever the reason, I am really terrified of that thing. I've learned to go inside it without much trouble, but I will let you know that I'm not happy about it.

--Side note: Despite being afraid of the carrier, I'm actually a great traveler. Once I'm in the car, I don't make a peep for the whole trip - even on rides of more than an hour!

• Belly rubs. I know, I know. Here I am lying upside down, practically begging for one. But what I really want is my chin scratched. I don't know why this is not obvious.
  

• Nintendo Wii. I'm sure that the Wii is lots of fun for you. However, I don't understand why you need to flail around like a crazy person while playing it. Quite frankly it freaks me out a little. So have fun with that, but don't expect me to stick around and watch.
  

Things I'm Not Quite Sure About:

• Laps. I can be a lap cat, but I need a little encouragement. I probably won't come and jump in your lap. However, I will jump on the sofa or bed and snuggle up next to you. And if you put me in your lap, I will usually stay and purr contentedly. I like laps, but I'm not like some cats who seem to be magnetically attracted to them.

• Being held. Like many cats, this depends on my mood. Sometimes I'll purr and put my paws on your arm while you walk around holding me. Other times, I just want you to put me down.
  

• Kisses. I am a little wary of being kissed on the head. I try to duck out of the way sometimes. However, after being subjected to this by my foster mom on a daily basis, I am getting more used to it.
  

• Being brushed. I'll tolerate brushing - I know it's important for us longhaired kitties. I'll even let you brush my stomach if you're gentle, and I'll flip over so you can get both of my sides. But after a while, I get squirmy and try to attack the brush. I guess I'd rather play than be groomed.
  

I could go on and on, but if you really want to see what a character I am, maybe you should come meet me!

~Chloe

A few pictures

Well hello there. You may be wondering why I'm staring at you upside down with this adorable face. Actually, this is the position you will find me in most of the time. I like to call it the "stranded turtle." But it's not some new yoga fad. It just means "Get over here and pet me!"















This is me after a nice long purr-fest. I look more like a four-legged pancake in this one, but whatever. I'm in kitty heaven.

Looking for a great home!

Hi, I'm Chloe. Are you looking for a sweet, friendly, playful cat in your life? You've come to the right place, because I am looking for my new family.

I'm currently being fostered through Maxfund No-Kill Animal Shelter in Denver, CO. You may have found me through the Maxfund website and already learned a little about me from my bio. If not, here are the basics:

I am a 3-year-old female domestic longhair. I was left on Maxfund's doorstep with a note from my previous owner, saying that she had lost her job and could no longer afford to care for me. She said that I've had two litters of kittens - but luckily, I'm spayed now. I was afraid of the other cats at the shelter, so I got my own cage to help me feel safe. But it was stressful living in that little cage. I started eating too much, and I gained quite a bit of weight. Now I'm in a foster home where I can roam around, and I feel much happier and healthier.

Since other cats scare me, I'd like a home where I can be the only pet. I absolutely LOVE people, though! My favorite thing in life is rolling over on my back so you can scratch my head and chin. I'll purr like crazy. Sometimes, even if you're not really nearby, I'll just go ahead and get in this position in case you feel the need to come over and scratch me. It never hurts to be prepared!

You'll never feel lonely with me around, because I love to talk. I'm not annoying about it, though. Mostly, I'll just tell you how happy I am to see you. What's even better is that I'm a great listener. The sound of voices is really comforting to me, so I'll purr when you talk - whether you want to discuss the price of gas, gossip about your co-workers, or sing your off-key rendition of Achy Breaky Heart (don't worry, I won't tell anyone!) I'm not much of a lap cat, but I will snuggle up next to you or just hang out nearby.

Even though I'm a big girl, I like chasing toys as much as the next cat. After all, I'm still young and energetic. My favorite toys are anything involving fur, feathers, or string. I especially love my toy mouse on a string, whose furry tail I have chewed almost entirely off. I also think that moving pant legs are great for target practice (although my foster mom tells me this was only cute the first time).

Do you think I could be the cat for you? If you'd like to meet me, please contact my foster mom, Andrea, at purrfectcompanion@gmail.com. And please visit my blog often for updates and photos!

~Chloe