Flamingo

Description

I’m Flamingo, a tiny brown mctabby girl with a big story and an even bigger heart. When I first arrived at Sheltering Hands, my world was full of scary things—surgery, cones on my head, stitches, medications, and people touching me when I didn’t understand why. My injured leg couldn’t be saved, so I became a tripod before I even knew what kittenhood was supposed to feel like. But here’s the part that matters: losing a leg didn’t slow me down one bit. I run, jump, pounce, and wrestle like I’ve got somewhere important to be. I keep up with every kitten challenge thrown my way. What did slow me down was learning to trust people. In the beginning, I cringed every time someone reached for me. I didn’t know that hands could be gentle. I only felt safe being touched when I was eating or sleeping—when my guard was down. Little by little, I learned that affection wasn’t something to fear. Now I do something my foster never expected: I come sit with her on purpose. I even ask for attention, politely but insistently, I've even crawled on her lap because I’ve discovered that love feels pretty wonderful. I’m still a girl who needs a little patience. I won’t show you my whole heart on day one. But if you give me time—real time—I’ll let you see the brave, silly, affectionate kitten underneath. And I promise, I’m worth the wait. To schedule a meet/greet with this pawsome kitty, we recommend that you complete a Pre-Adoption Application which is available here:   https://www.shelteringhands.org/adoptionapplication.  For additional information, email our Adoptions Team at adoptions@shelteringhands.org.  Once applications are approved the Adoptions Team will coordinate the best way for you to get your new furry family member and bring them home. Learn more about Sheltering Hands visit our website at https://www.shelteringhands.org.