Snowshoe kittens & cats in Herrin, Illinois

Sloane is an incredibly sensitive girl who has already been through more change than she ever deserved. 💙 She was found roaming alone in a local park and brought to animal control by a concerned citizen. Unfortunately, for many cats, animal control can become a race against time simply because shelters run out of space. When we took Sloane in, we were told she was male and originally named her Ruben. She was understandably reactive and overwhelmed, so we gave her plenty of space to decompress. Her scheduled neuter day came quickly, and that was when we discovered two surprises: Sloane was actually female, and she had already been spayed. Because there was no visible tattoo or obvious scar to indicate a previous spay, she underwent an unnecessary exploratory surgery before this was discovered. When she came home, she was shaken up and stopped eating. With time, patience, and very gentle affection, she slowly began to relax. After quarantine, we moved her from her cage into a quiet bedroom of her own with a window overlooking the garden. Even that positive change was difficult for her. She stopped eating again for several days while she adjusted. Sloane feels everything deeply. We believe she may be an older cat and possibly someone’s former pet. After about a month with Thistle Cat, she still prefers the safety of her bedroom and favorite window perch. She accepts gentle pets and enjoys attention. She will seek you out and asks for attention once she feels safe. We believe this beautiful blue-eyed girl could blossom into a loving, devoted companion in the right environment. Sloane needs a very quiet home without children and with few, if any, other animals. She may be especially well suited for an older adopter or someone who understands that trust does not always happen overnight. We will be very careful when choosing Sloane’s family because change is particularly difficult for her. She does not need someone who expects her to adjust on a schedule. She needs someone willing to let her feel safe first. If you think you could be that person for Sloane, we would love to hear from you. 🐾