Chiquita

Meet Chiquita: the pretty, swirly tabby who will slowly worm her way into your heart. This adorable girl was rescued from a hoarding situation and within days, gave birth to a litter of kittens. She was a wonderful mom, and now that her babies have been adopted, it's Chiquita's turn. This lovely lady grew up in a situation where she wasn't treated very well by people, so she is very leery of folks she doesn't know. During her time with us, she has been with a few different foster homes and has acted differently in each one. In one foster home she was quite friendly and would seek out attention, especially at dinner time. In another, Chiquita didn't want to be pet, but she was perfectly comfortable being near her foster and interacting with him. In another, she was leery about being pet but would allow it sometimes. It's a bit tough to know how Chiquita will interact with people, until she gets used to them. Her ideal home will be with a quiet, gentle, cat-savvy person who can give Chiquita love while moving at her pace. One thing is certain; Chiquita likes other cats. Having grown up in an environment with a lot of other cats around, she is comfortable being in groups. Therefore, we are hoping to find a home for Chiquita where she'll either be adopted with one of her friends (Amiga or Pearl) or where there will be other cats. Amiga, Pearl and Chiquita were all rescued at the same time and have been living together for several months. They get along well and would be happy to be in the same home. However, they are not so bonded that they can't be separated. Chiquita is not comfortable with dogs or children. Prior to Chiquita coming into our care, she received an injury to her eye. The injury has healed up nicely and she has normal vision in her eye. However, there was some damage to the muscles is her upper eyelid. This makes the eyelid droop a bit and makes it appear that Chiquita has a squinty eye. The vet has looked at it many times and has confirmed that it's only an eyelid issue. It does not cause Chiquita any discomfort and does not require any special care. If you have room in your heart for a pair of kitties, or if you have a cat at home who would like a companion, please consider adopting Chiquita. She will take a little while to warm up, but will be a great addition once she's comfortable. Visit https://victoriapets.ca/adoption-process/ for information about our adoption process and to find a copy of our online adoption application. Adoptions for Chiquita will only be considered on southern Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands.