I’m a work in progress, a potential work of art awaiting the brush strokes of love, patience, and understanding that will enable me to make that final leap of faith into someone’s life, and arms. My earliest months were spent with my mom, Betty, and my brother Dino fending for ourselves and deprived of the love and companionship of people. As a result, I am a bashful, although very gentle, fellow. My journey to trust has reached the point where I sidle up to visitors, greeting them with little chirped meows and hoping for some gentle caresses and soft scratches under my chin. I’m as soft as the finest talcum powder with the nattiest white vest, cute as a button pink nose, and luminous copper eyes that make a new penny look tarnished in comparison. I very much like other cats and for the right artist I’m going to be a priceless masterpiece.
Date of Birth: 3/30/11
Date of Arrival: 8/31/11
Physical Characteristics: DSH Orange Tabby with White, Male
History: Fred came in with Dino (who we believe is his brother), Betty (who we believe is his mother) and her five little kittens. The property owner does not like cats and wanted them all gone! CFC came to their rescue.
Fall Update 2024: My good volunteer friend Scott says I am in better spirits and slowly but surely climbing out of the physical and mental hole I spiraled down into when I had my ear mite issue. While that was some time ago, still the effects are most lingering and I'm working hard to restore my best pet self! To that end, Scott has noticed me more and more outside on the catio enjoying the warm temps on my shoulders and maybe my belly area. I'm a little more mobile and might even utter a few "mews" of hello when I see Scott coming my way. While I am more apt to lone and be by myself, still I might periodically seek companionship from kitties Belinda and or Patsy. In the big picture, I'm doing better and folks are happy to see the good ol' Fred being restored to his great splendor. FRED
Winter Update 2024: Is it pushing a more senior status or the longer term effects of an ear hematoma that has changed Fred's interaction with his humans? We're not really sure but he was just never 100% the same following his painful ear condition. His good human friend Scott reports that he's more quiet now and no longer actively asks for attention. Scott still seeks out his orange friend and will softly pet him when he's relaxing on the top of a condo and reassure him that all is well. Fred has a more quiet, sedate feel to him but happily has more recently forged a friendship with the amicable Patsy Cline kitty. Fred is sadly experiencing issues with his other ear now so we're hoping that will not drag on for him. His new blood panel looks great so that's always positive news. The other kitties in the room respect and enjoy his company so we'll be relying on them in part to help our good friend over this newer health hurdle.