Indigo

Indigo was rescued at the beginning of April, 2024, after having been seen roaming a park for several weeks. Even after scanning social media and advertising on lost-pet sites, no one claimed her, and we must conclude that she was abandoned, perhaps by a family who then moved away. Accustomed to human touch, she nonetheless has had people caring for her at one time.

Personality:

Foster-care will do wonders for a shy, wary cat. When that cat is adopted, it is often the case that she retains much of the trust she has given to humans in her foster-home, willing to see if these new people will be as patient and kind as her foster-guardians. We think that is where Indigo is.

She was very cautious at first. She needed a safe-room and a safe-corner within the room to start off with, but now is more confident. She is not yet happy with having feline roommates, and probably came from an environment in which she was the only pet. She lets the other cats know that she prefers they keep their distance, but she is not aggressive, just assertive.

With people, Indigo is friendly and sociable. She is glad to spend time with her care-giver, asking to be lifted on to his lap for a few minutes of petting and purring. She permits actions that she would not have allowed when she first came to PAW: her claws can be cut; she can be lifted and carried - though that’s not a favourite of hers - and she can be put into a carrier for transport. Indie is suspicious of such toys as strings and sticks; she will play with them now and then, and briefly, and tries to bite the red dot. She treats toys more like an enemy than a plaything; this will undoubtedly change. Indigo doesn’t make up her mind about something quickly, but when she decides to enjoy herself, there’s no mistake that she’s happy.

We have learned that Indigo is diabetic. Currently, she is receiving two units of insulin twice a day. This is easily administered, and though she would prefer it not to happen, she makes no fuss about it. This is another step forward that she permitted. With diabetics, blood needs to be tested once a month, and, though it may take her some getting used to, we think she’ll adapt to it as easily as she does her daily injections.

With Indigo, it is all about patience and respect. With those on your side, you will win her heart.

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