Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids,
Not good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs experienced adopter,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Carnita! If you've always wanted a forever kitten without the forever kitten chaos... allow us to introduce Carnita.At 4 years old, Carnita is a full-grown cat who somehow missed the memo. She's delightfully tiny, impossibly adorable, and looks more like a 6-month-old kitten than an adult. She even has the playful energy to match.Carnita is incredibly affectionate, loving, and playful... once you've earned her trust. She can be shy and easily startled in new situations, so she'll need a patient adopter who understands that the best relationships aren't rushed. She thrives with gentle voices, slow blinks, tasty wet food, and the understanding that she'll come to you when she's ready. Trust us, the payoff is worth every bit of patience.And what an entertaining little cat she is.Carnita has enough kitten energy packed into her tiny body to power a small city. She absolutely loves to play, especially with little mice and crinkle toys. Cat wands? Meh. Tiny toys she can launch into the air like an Olympic gymnast? Absolutely. She'll gleefully bat them across the room, chase them at full speed, and, with remarkable consistency, swipe them underneath the couch... where she fully expects you to retrieve them so the game can continue. Throw. Chase. Under the couch. Retrieve. Repeat. It's her favorite sport.She's also a foodie in the making. Wet food is the quickest way to her heart, Churus are always appreciated, and Fancy Feast ranks high on her list of culinary masterpieces. Dry food, on the other hand, receives little more than a polite glance. She also finds people food endlessly fascinating and believes every meal you're eating deserves a thorough inspection.When Carnita is feeling affectionate, she absolutely melts for head scratches and ear rubs. Find the perfect spot and she'll dramatically flop onto her side, stretch her tiny little body from nose to tail, and soak up every second of attention. Body and belly pets aren't really her thing, and she'll let you know she'd rather stick to head scritches.She's a quiet little soul with the tiniest voice. Most of the time she communicates through silent meows or adorable little squeaks, although she'll occasionally let out a soft mew when dinner is being prepared. We suspect she'll continue finding her voice as her confidence grows.One of Carnita's favorite hobbies is bird watching from the window, but she's also developed... surprisingly refined television tastes. She's apparently a fan of Bob's Burgers, and while we can't officially require it, she does seem to appreciate humans who sing made-up songs about what a "bonita, poquita señorita Carnita" she is. Once Carnita fully trusts you, she becomes incredibly loving. She'll happily let you pick her up, carry her around, and hold her close. It's a privilege she doesn't grant just anyone, which somehow makes those cuddles feel even more special.Because she's easily startled, Carnita needs a calm, quiet, adult-only home with experienced cat people who understand shy cats. We highly recommend her future family follow our Guide to Winning Over Shy Cats to help her settle in and build confidence:https://www.denverkittens.org/post/how-to-win-over-a-shy-catShe does well with calm, younger, non-assertive cats but can be intimidated by dominant feline personalities. She would not do well with dogs or children.If you're looking for a tiny cat with a giant personality who's equal parts playful, sweet, quirky, and endlessly rewarding, Carnita just might be your perfect little forever kitten.Carnita's adoption fee includes:• Spay• Dewormer• FeLV testing• Microchip• Core vaccines• A free 30-day subscription to Petcademy (24/7 cat behavior support!)• A free exam at a ChewyVet clinic + a $50 Chewy gift card• A "go home" bag of goodies 🐾