Juanita Valdez

We asked Anthea (one of the adoption volunteers) to recommend a cat a few years ago, and we took her advice and adopted Tessa. We had been considering getting another cat or kitten, and since Anthea was so spot on with her recommendation of Tessa, we asked who she thought would do well with the kids, Tessa, and our dog. She recommended Juanita (now Mabel). Mabel wants to be friends with everyone. She wants to be with people and the other pets. Our other cat is being timid, but that doesn't stop Mabel from going up to her. She even rubbed her cheek against Piper, our dog, in greeting. She loves being petted and played with. Her purr motor goes on the moment we go up to her. Mabel is good about being picked up and cuddled. The two nights she has been here, she slept next to me. She only spent a small amount of time under the bed when she first got here, but her curiousity got the best of her and she has spent the rest of the time wandering around the house and acts like she has always been here. Mabel is definitely a keeper! We are so happy we got her. UPDATE: Mabel and Tessa sleep together sometimes now. It only took a short time for Mabel to win her over. She loves running around and playing, but also has a super loud purr that starts when you go near her, and keeps getting louder as she gets attention and pettings, or is being held. The whole family (pets included) is happy to have her. ~Linnea