Hello... I'm Attis. You might notice my distinctive tabby coat or my slightly crossed eyes that see the world a little differently than most. What you won't immediately see is how my heart races when footsteps come too close, or how I hold my breath when new voices fill a room. I'm a big guy on the outside, but inside, I carry big feelings too. Fear has been my companion for longer than I care to remember. Each day is a series of brave decisions—whether to venture from my safe space, whether to trust the hand that offers food, whether today might be different from yesterday. My dream is simple: a quiet home where patience isn't just given but understood as necessary. Where my timeline for trust isn't measured against other cats but honored as uniquely mine. I may never be the cat who greets visitors or sits boldly in the center of a room, and that needs to be okay. Other feline friends help me navigate this confusing world. When I see them relaxed and content, it whispers to me that perhaps safety is possible. A social cat companion would be like having a translator for this human world that sometimes feels too overwhelming for a sensitive soul like mine. I find small joys in gentle routines—a full food bowl that appears without demands for gratitude, sunny spots for undisturbed naps, and the quiet understanding that even when I'm hiding, I'm still part of your family. Some might see a 'project cat' when they look at me, but I'm asking for something different. I need someone who doesn't see my fear as something to fix, but as part of who I am—someone who finds value in providing sanctuary without expectation of dramatic transformation. I can't promise I'll ever be the cat who curls in your lap or greets you at the door. But in the right home, with the right understanding heart, I promise to show you moments of trust that mean more because of how hard they were to give. Will you be the one to see the strength behind my shyness? With cautious hope, Attis
May 13, 2025, 12:11 pm
