Jupiter Is Seeking a Person to Orbit

Yes, my eyes are that pretty. But my story isn't. When my human went to the hospital, I was left to fend for myself for several days. I wasn't doing well and kind people got me to The Rescue House, where I was able to get the care I needed to recover and thrive. I like to get pet by people I know and like and I enjoy playing with toys. Be careful, though, because sometimes I get too excited and nip at hands and arms. That's why I am not good for a home with young children. Come by and see if I'm the right cat for you.

My sister and I were in a shelter and we didn't have much time before The Rescue House came in and took us in. And we're grateful for that and we show it. Just a few pets is enough to get us to purr. I'm the more active one, always looking for fun. And sometimes, I can be a little bit of a menace since I may become a tripping hazard when I do that. But when it's time to settle down, I love to stretch out on the table and relax. I'll gladly accept pets and purr for you when I do that. 

When you come in to the cat room, you might have to spend some time finding me. I like to go up high when it's time to nap. It's the perfect way for me to make sure that I can get my sleep in. Nobody can bother me when I'm up high. But when I come down?  You'll quickly see how I got my name. I'll dart around the room chasing toy mice and if you get the right wand toy, I'll bat that around for you, too. And when I'm done and hop up off the ground onto one of the trees? The purr motor gets revved right up. Come and see me and maybe you'll want to let me run laps around your home.

I'm a big guy and you might think that I spend most of my time on the floor because of it. But that's not true. I like to climb up to high spots and observe the visitors and staff. And if it's calm and I like the people who are here, I'll hop on down and join you on the floor.  When I do, you'll be surprised at how quickly a big guy like me can get to toys. Bring a wand toy over and watch me swat at it, a lot of times more quickly than some of the younger and smaller cats. Just because I'm big doesn't mean my reflexes are slow. After I'm done playing, I'll climb back up high for a nap. Why put myself where my nap can be interrupted?

When you see how much I like interacting with the other cats in the clowder, you'd never believe that I used to be a cat who fought other cats and got FIV because of it. But that was before I got fixed and now I've calmed down a lot. I like to groom the other cats here and I enjoy giving them baths as much as they like being cleaned.  When I'm not doing that, I like to bat around wand toys and after I've had enough activity, I'll wander over to people and flop down by their feet. You might be wondering what it means for a cat to have FIV. It's really nothing you need to worry about. I can live a long and happy life with the disease and I can't give it to other cats or people.

When a kind person found me alone as a kitten, they looked for my mother. But when my mother didn't show up, they knew I needed help. They got me to a foster home for The Rescue House, where I was able to get the care I needed to thrive. And now I'm healthy and happy.  It took me next to no time to start exploring things when I arrived. I'm a little cautious with other cats even though I like them. Give me time, though, and I become friends with them. Come see me interact with both other cats and people. It will make you smile!

I was living under a trash pile by a freeway underpass with my mother and my two daughters. My daughters and I came to The Cat Cafe. They've been adopted, and now I'm here enjoying my time here.  As you can see from my photo, I like to sit at the table and enjoy the presence of the people who work here and visitors. And when I want to, I'll walk over and talk to you with an elegant but firm meow. Come by and see if breakfast at your house is the right place for me.

Want to see an active cat run around? Watch me. You'll see me run up to the top of the eight foot tall palm tree and you might think that means I'm done playing. Not so. Flick the ribbon up to the top of the palm and watch me swat at it. And when I'm finally done, I'll curl up for a nap up there.  I won't stay up there for long, though. Eventually I'll make my way back down to enjoy the view out the window. And if you catch me then, it's a good time to see if I want to play. But I don't want you to think that I don't enjoy quiet moments with my people. I usually let them know by meowing right before I curl up in a ball in the sun. That's the best time to pet me. Come meet me and see all my sides.

The first thing people ask about me is what happened to my eyes. Sadly, when I was living outside, my left eye kept getting infections. Those are all gone now, but due to those infections, I often have a watery left eye. And the coloration is very different than my right eye. The doctor doesn't know if I can see out of my left eye but that's okay. Whether I can or not, you'll see I do just fine when you see me chase around a toy. After I'm done playing with my toys, one of the things I like to do is lounge. And you can find me lounging in strange positions.  Some people feel bad because of the issue with my eye. Don't. Come and watch me play and run around and you'll know there's nothing wrong with my ability to love and enjoy the company of you two legged creatures.