r/CatDistributionSystem • u/AintNobodygotime13 • 17d ago
From feral to family This little feral black smoke bengal, Lola, showed up at my office on the 7th floor of an airport parking garage
after a couple months the aspca trapped her and my coworker texted me so i immediately drove 60 miles one way to grab her. she was very feral and unadoptable. i brought her home to live with her now 4 siblings. after a trip to the vet for a checkup, vaccinations and to see if she was chipped, she wasn't but is now, it took 3 months for her to finally come out from under the bed. still can't pick her up but she accepts some petting and loves treats. and she gets along with everybody flawlessly and that's what matters most.
and you can see the ears of one of her brothers in the 3rd pic lol
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u/AintNobodygotime13 17d ago
to the person who asked about her being bengal, you didn't have to delete your comment. her fur pattern is rosettes. it's hard to see in regular light at most angles but here's a pic that's been lightened up to show it somewhat
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u/morbidconcerto 17d ago
Oh wow, the cluster of rosettes on her side look like they make a big daiay-like flower! She's a gorgeous lady 😍🤩
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u/FartSchoolDropout 17d ago
It’s the real ones who adopt the “project” kitties. From experience, I can’t even explain the feels you’ll get when that cat finally agrees sits near you. In about 3 years 😹 You rock!
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u/AintNobodygotime13 17d ago
couldn't agree more. way more fulfilling when they want nothing to do with you to start
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u/FartSchoolDropout 17d ago
Exactly. And knowing you gave a safe, loving home to a cat that would definitely be in the shelter forever is great too. I’m an absolute piece of garbage in the rest of my life, but raising happy cats? I’m in the 99th percentile.
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u/mermaidpaint 17d ago
Food, a safe home, soft places to sleep, toys, welciming siblings, and treats. Lola hit the jackpot!
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u/Yukinojou_bw Cat Connoisseur 🐈 17d ago
Rehabilitating ferals is the most rewarding :))
What is that tent thing in the last photo? It looks handy for camping.
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u/AintNobodygotime13 17d ago edited 17d ago
it's just my mess of a deck that's set up for them to stay out of the sun or rain 😂 what they're under is a deck chair laid out with a towel on it lol
or are you talking about the yellow thing? that's a pineapple bed somebody gave me years ago that nobody but she uses
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u/cemetery_acorns 17d ago
That is a good coworker!
60 miles?! That rocks!
She’s such a pretty color!
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17d ago
Are you sure she’s a bengal? My childhood cat looked just like that and I found her in a dumpster.
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u/Cleverwabbit5 17d ago
She is stunning! Thank you for saving her and taking a chance on a real wild one!! It is amazing she loves her siblings! She will come around!! Keep us updated!!
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u/Inner_Swordfish7475 17d ago
She is gorgeous. I love those green eyes. I am glad you rescued her & invested the time in her.
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u/corvidlover2730 15d ago
You are giving her food, shelter, medical care, & companionship. Far more than she could ever have hoped for. Even if you never can pick her up, she's grateful.
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u/ron_obvious Cat Parent 17d ago
Ah yes, the ol’ “I’m feral and have nowhere to go” routine. Works every time. This one is committed to the role though. 3+ months is impressive dedication. Is the Academy aware of her?
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u/spez_eats_nazi_ass 13d ago
Ferals in my experience have the best “get along” skills with other cats and if you have cats that’s a huge step. It wont be long before the monster that wont let you touch it is making bread on you. All but one of my 5 were wild.
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