Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Notes from foster:
As much as I hate to see this beautiful girl go, Poppy is ready to begin the next chapter of her life with her forever family. She came to me completely shut down and terrified after struggling to acclimate at the shelter. In those early days she hid anywhere she could—under pillows, in corners, under blankets—any place that made her feel safe and unseen.
With patience and gentle consistency, she slowly began to venture out, mostly at night at first, exploring her new space in tiny brave steps. After a couple of weeks, even though she still hid, she would come running the moment I entered the room, rubbing against my legs and flopping over for pets. That’s when her personality blossomed—suddenly talkative, affectionate, and purring nonstop.
When I began introducing Poppy to my three resident cats, she amazed me. While my girls are generally indifferent to fosters (aside from a few expected, harmless hisses), Poppy took everything in stride. Within a short time, everyone was calmly coexisting, and she earned full access to the house. That’s when she truly came out of her shell.
You would never guess she was once so frightened—today Poppy has zero fear, is incredibly playful, and loves being part of the action. She eats only dry food, uses the litter box perfectly, and absolutely adores being brushed (which is great, because she’s a total floof!). While she isn’t big on being carried, once she trusts you she’s more than happy to curl up in your lap for love.
Poppy would thrive in a quieter home where she can adjust at her own pace. She would also benefit from an elevated spot or cat tree where she can perch and feel secure, especially by a window—she loves to relax and watch the world. If you have friendly resident cats, she’ll likely do wonderfully and may even find her new best friend.
Poppy has come so far, and she’s ready. She’s sweet, brave, playful, and full of love—just waiting for the right person to let her shine.
