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My name is Babette *in Foster*!

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated 8 hours ago

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Mediumhair
Color
Age
Young
Sex
Female
Pet ID
590512
Hair Length

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

This two-year old pocket cat didn't have much opportunity to be a kitten in her previous home, where she was one of many cats and looked after multiple litters. She has bloomed in foster care and is channeling all of her kitten attitude into playing, looking outside, and climbing all of the available perches. Babette also enjoys hanging out by your side and receiving all the pets on offer (she especially enjoys butt scritches).

If you want a loving, silly and energetic companion who is also happy to chill near you, then this may be the cat for you. Babette needs to lead the process of bonding, as she can be nervous about sudden noises, but once you show her that you are trustworthy, she will be your friend for life.

This tiny tuxie quickly warmed up in foster care - her curiosity and love of creative play helped her overcome most of her fears. You can win your way into this cat's heart with a wand toy, feathered objects, bouncy balls, or by giving her an extended cuddling session. She is highly food motivated and appreciates treats, but prefers scritches and interaction.

Babette isn't yet sitting on laps, but will happily stand or lay on your lap while you pet her, before bounding off to explore the next thing. She will happily snooze cuddled up against your hip or your arm, and will sleep close by on a nice blanket. When you pet her, she will show her appreciation by purring and gazing into your eyes. She is fairly quiet, only meowing to greet you when she hears you through the door. She is mildly interested in things that happen outdoors, but is mesmerized by computer cursors.

Babette has displayed some food insecure behaviours - she eats very quickly and doesn't leave any food in her bowl. Her foster has observed that over time, she has focused more on playing than on food and that a consistent feeding schedule has helped Babette transition to her new life.

This cute and sassy cat would do best in a quieter home with no small children, and patient companions who are happy to let her set the pace of the relationship.

Are you ready to show Babette just how much fun it is to be a well-loved cat? Call to arrange an appointment to meet this great, goofy girl.

Do you think you could be Babette's person? Here are some ways to find out:

1. Visit our center to meet this pet during viewing hours at 3202 Norland Ave, learn more about their ideal match and apply to adopt in person; or

2. Submit an online application adopt.spca.bc.ca and staff will contact the first suitable adopter to set-up a visit!

Please note our adoption/viewing hours are 1-5pm Monday-Wednesday and Friday. Saturday and Sunday is 1-4pm. We are closed for viewing on Thursdays.
Primary Color: Black
Secondary Color: White
Weight: 2.6
Age: 2yrs 1mths 0wks
Shelter
BC SPCA - Burnaby Branch

Contact info

Pet ID
590512
Contact
Address
3202 Norland Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5B 3A6

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Please note that in many of our provincial shelters renters are required to bring in copies of their strata council by-laws in order to be approved for adopting.

Please contact us at the shelter for any adoption requirements before visiting us to adopt so that you are correctly prepared to take your new family member home.

Go meet their pets

Our Shelter is located at:

3202 Norland Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Please come visit!



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  • See our website at www.spca.bc.ca/Burnaby for all of our current adoption prices, hours of operation, etc.

    More about this shelter

    See our website at www.spca.bc.ca/Burnaby for all of our current adoption prices, hours of operation, etc.



    The BC SPCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. Through its locations and operations across the province the BC SPCA provides emergency medical care and sheltering for more than 37,000 animals each year. The society also conducts more than 4,600 cruelty investigations and provides a wide range of advocacy and education programs for domestic, farm and wild animals through its Provincial Office.

    Our mission, vision and charter is at the heart of all we do to rescue, protect and care for animals. It is also the driving force behind our animal welfare and education programs.

    Our Charter:



    The BC SPCA Charter is the foundation that guides the work we do:

    Whereas:

    The world is inhabited by many species sharing a common ecosystem of air, earth, and water. We recognize and value our interconnectedness with all animals.

    Therefore:

    The BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for the animals of the world we share.



    We pledge our energies to inspire and mobilize society to create a world in which all animals, who depend on humans for their well-being, experience, as a minimum, five essential freedoms:



    1. Freedom from hunger and thirst

    2. Freedom from pain, injury, and disease

    3. Freedom from distress

    4. Freedom from discomfort

    5. Freedom to express behaviours that promote well-being.