Opal

About Opal (Domestic short hair) in Palatine

Opal is waiting for you at Forever Fortunate Felines in Palatine, IL 60074. There is a saying about old souls: "Old souls feel more deeply, suffer more nearly, see more clearly, love more freely and heal more completely." This is Opal in her entirety. She is a middle aged lady who has seen and been through more than any cat ever should. Living on the streets, losing her kitten to sickness, being adopted then returned, dealing with chronic pain, working through PTSD and still looking for someone to love her furever.With all this hardship, Opal has some wariness when she meets new people, but given some space (and LOTS OF TREATS) she opens up to show her sweet self. Opal adores all kinds of food, but especially kitten food! She prefers petting be kept to her cheeks and super soft head, and doesn't appreciate being picked up unless she is in a bed (ever the spoiled princess). She will often come on over if you do the "pspspsp" noise and hold your hand out. She is ever the curious girl and believes all spots are good spots for a nap. In opposition to her old soul, Opal talks; A LOT! Everything from chirps to moans to meows and even some rather creative use of hissing and growling! But no worries, she isn't mad, she just really likes making any noise she can to get your attention; she certainly likes knowing where her foster parent is so feel free to chat with her all day long! Opal does receive monthly shots to help with the arthritis in her toes (she walks on the very tips and always looks like a balerina) but otherwise is a perfectly healthy girl. She likes having her litter box pretty spick and span too, so providing a few has made her quite the happy girl. Speaking of litter, fine litter is preferred so as not to hurt her arthritic toebeans. And boy, anything soft is welcome! Beds, blankets, pillows galore! If it isn't soft enough, Opal will make a little nest of her own fur, it's okay though, she just likes being surrounded by her own smell and acting like a bird.