We rescued Sophia from Hamilton Animal Control. This poor senior kitty’s owner died and no next of kin or family came for her after she ended up at HAC. We don’t know her exact age, or even her real name, but we think Sophia suits her. (a little nod to the Golden Girls there!) Sophia was in rough shape with various issues when we rescued her, so we took her straight from HAC to the vet for assessment. She loves to give head bonks and was rubbing on our fingers that we had stuck in the carrier all the way from HAC to the vet clinic. Such a sweet girl!
Sophie’s swayed back and low gait are likely caused by a previous injury, and because she has been declawed, which changes the way a cat walks due to the toes being amputated.
Blood tests came back clear, and she had a dental surgery where 13 teeth were removed. Poor girl was in a lot of pain in her mouth for sure!
Sophia spent a short time in her foster home, and then an amazing person contacted us who was looking for a ‘hard to adopt’ cat, to honour a cat of hers who has passed away. Sophia was the perfect fit! We thought Sophia would be with us for a long time, but thankfully she found her forever home much sooner than we expected. We’re so happy for you Sophia!

October 17th, 2015 UPDATE FROM SOPHIA’S ADOPTER!

“Soph came to me a shy cat but quickly blossomed into a very loving girl with a big attitude; she’s a very proper old lady. If she doesn’t like something–like a particular brand of food–she lets you know. Please don’t rub her butt or you’ll never hear the end of it! Her favourite spots are her head and her ears. Although with her raspy voice, you’d still think she was yelling at you!

She likes to be the centre of my attention. Like the Queen, she announces herself upon entering any room. Time for my royal rub. She affectionately grunts until I respond to her. And sometimes, I admit it, we have a conversation back and forth.

As an old lady with mobility issues, she walks with a little more wiggle but she is stunningly graceful and doesn’t shy away from exploring high territory. She even climbs up on my desk to help me write emails! She does have her accidents from time to time but when her fur gets a little messy, she’s surprisingly calm in a bath… she sometimes doesn’t want to get out!

She likes to sleep on my legs and, when she can, on my chest so she can make sure the first thing on my mind when I wake up is the Lady Soph.

My favourite thing about my Soph is that I’m hers now too. Soph quickly became one of my best girlfriends. She’s spunky, so affectionate and full of sass. She’s one of the coolest cats I’ve ever met and so thankful that I got to meet and adopt.“

Sophia’s story has been featured on Love Meow!