Gumdrop
I was named for a sweet treat, which is ironic since cats do not taste sweetness. So I'll say it's because I am a sweet girl. I am 8-years-old, mostly white with grey and black Tabby markings. I was brought to the HSHC on July 18 by a kind man from Fishers. I had been dealing with a painful right front leg, so the medical staff treated me for the pain, for an upper respiratory infection, and for live fleas. They also made sure I was spayed, since no one had done so before. Once I was recovered, I was transferred to the Smitten Kitten Cat Cafe (SKCC) on August 7. I am a bit shy when I first meet people, and I often lie under a round table in the big room. I did come out and rub against the interviewer lady (IL), and I let her pet me for a while. Although I have recovered from the URI and my sore leg, my blood tests revealed that I am FIV-positive. FIV is a virus found only in cats that can lower a cat's immune system. I can live a long, happy life even with FIV-negative cats with regular vet visits, a healthy diet, and an indoor-only lifestyle. I gave the IL my full attention without directly approaching her. I let her pet me for a bit before retreating to my spot on the round rug, under the round table. While lounging in place, I often wagged my tail. It is not because I was getting riled up; I seem to wag my tail whenever I feel like it. The IL complimented me on my four white feet and my white belly. I am hoping that my future owner comes into the SKCC, sees me, and decides I must go home with them! 8-25-26