Syl has done her job as a mama — raising her kittens Dalinar and Gavilar with quiet strength — and now it’s time for her to find a home of her own. She’s a beautiful brown tabby with wise eyes and a cautious heart. At just two years old, Syl still has a lot of life and love ahead of her, but she needs a home that’s willing to move at her pace.
She’s not mean — just scared. Loud noises, fast hands, and too much attention too quickly still make her nervous. She’s not the kind of cat you scoop up for cuddles or overwhelm with affection… not yet, anyway. But what she does offer is something even more rewarding: trust, slowly and honestly earned.
Thanks to a patient foster, Syl has made huge strides. She’s gone from defensive to simply aloof, and while she may not be vying for lap cat status anytime soon, she’s shown a quiet fondness for the people who give her space and respect her boundaries. If you let her be herself, she just might choose to hang out near you — which, for Syl, is a big deal.
She is sweet in her own way: she loves catnip, frozen churu-pops, and a sunny window to nap in. She watches everything with a calm curiosity and enjoys the company of other respectful cats. She’s got a gentle, independent spirit and doesn’t ask for much — just a quiet place to decompress, a soft spot to land, and a human who understands that trust takes time.
Ideal home:
Syl would do best in a calm, patient home without young children or overly enthusiastic pets. She’d thrive with someone who has experience with shy or semi-feral cats — or at least the willingness to learn. If you’re looking for a companion who doesn’t demand your attention but may one day quietly offer it, Syl could be the cat for you.
She’s not broken. She’s just healing. And with time, she’ll show you how much heart she really has.
Syl has done her job as a mama — raising her kittens Dalinar and Gavilar with quiet strength — and now it’s time for her to find a home of her own. She’s a beautiful brown tabby with wise eyes and a cautious heart. At just two years old, Syl still has a lot of life and love ahead of her, but she needs a home that’s willing to move at her pace.
She’s not mean — just scared. Loud noises, fast hands, and too much attention too quickly still make her nervous. She’s not the kind of cat you scoop up for cuddles or overwhelm with affection… not yet, anyway. But what she does offer is something even more rewarding: trust, slowly and honestly earned.
Thanks to a patient foster, Syl has made huge strides. She’s gone from defensive to simply aloof, and while she may not be vying for lap cat status anytime soon, she’s shown a quiet fondness for the people who give her space and respect her boundaries. If you let her be herself, she just might choose to hang out near you — which, for Syl, is a big deal.
She is sweet in her own way: she loves catnip, frozen churu-pops, and a sunny window to nap in. She watches everything with a calm curiosity and enjoys the company of other respectful cats. She’s got a gentle, independent spirit and doesn’t ask for much — just a quiet place to decompress, a soft spot to land, and a human who understands that trust takes time.
Ideal home:
Syl would do best in a calm, patient home without young children or overly enthusiastic pets. She’d thrive with someone who has experience with shy or semi-feral cats — or at least the willingness to learn. If you’re looking for a companion who doesn’t demand your attention but may one day quietly offer it, Syl could be the cat for you.
She’s not broken. She’s just healing. And with time, she’ll show you how much heart she really has.
The AWL is here to find the best match possible between adopters and the animals in our care. Keep in mind that a pet’s personality is way more important, and it’s best to try to find a pet that will fit into your lifestyle.
The AWL is here to find the best match possible between adopters and the animals in our care. Keep in mind that a pet’s personality is way more important, and it’s best to try to find a pet that will fit into your lifestyle.
We are located at 3519 Drance St. in Port Charlotte.
Take exit 167 off I-75 and go towards US-41/Tamiami Trail, drive for about 1½ mile and on the right side, you'll see an yellow sign that says animal shelter, make a right on Drance St. and we are at the end of the road.
We are open 7 days a week from 11am-5pm.
We are located at 3519 Drance St. in Port Charlotte.
Take exit 167 off I-75 and go towards US-41/Tamiami Trail, drive for about 1½ mile and on the right side, you'll see an yellow sign that says animal shelter, make a right on Drance St. and we are at the end of the road.
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The Animal Welfare League is a non-profit organization committed to advocating for animal protection and welfare. We are based in Port Charlotte, Florida. Since 1963 our shelter has served the Charlotte County community by providing a temporary home, medical service and caring attention for many dogs, cats and other animals. These animals come to us as strays, pets given up by their owners, unfortunate animals rescued from abuse and neglect, or simply lost pets in need of being re-united with their families.
The Animal Welfare League is a non-profit organization committed to advocating for animal protection and welfare. We are based in Port Charlotte, Florida. Since 1963 our shelter has served the Charlotte County community by providing a temporary home, medical service and caring attention for many dogs, cats and other animals. These animals come to us as strays, pets given up by their owners, unfortunate animals rescued from abuse and neglect, or simply lost pets in need of being re-united with their families.
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