Kasha
Female Adult Persian
**Kasha is a high maintenance cat - do not apply until you have read her entire description** Kasha came to us in the saddest way imagin...
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**Kasha is a high maintenance cat - do not apply until you have read her entire description** Kasha came to us in the saddest way imaginable. She was abandoned in a soft sided carrier overnight on the back porch of one of our shelter partners and left in the cold and snow for 10 hours before she was found in the morning. Despite this ordeal, she was still friendly and in good spirits once a volunteer brought her inside (though we can't imagine how scared and confused she was all night). Our vet estimates Kasha to be about a year old. She is incredibly friendly and social and is happy to greet any new person, so long as they approach her calmly. However, she scares easily if there is too much noise or activity, so she is not recommended for a home with children or dogs. She does not really care for other cats, but could possibly tolerate living with one or two VERY laid back felines who would ignore her. She wants nothing to do with feline interaction, so would not enjoy a cat trying to approach her to cuddle or play. But with humans, it's a different story. She loves to be petted all over, held and carried - she'll purr happily the whole time. For the most part, Kasha wants to be wherever her people are, and while she isn't super clingy or needy, she really does love attention. If she's ever separated from people for any reason, she will cry until she is able to return to your side. For her young age, she isn't too active (typical of Persians), and we haven't found anything she seems to be interested in playing with, although she does spend a lot of time exploring the house and jumping up on furniture. As typical of the breed, Kasha requires her eyes to be wiped with a soft warm cloth 3-4 times a day. This is absolutely imperative to keep her comfortable. If you skimp on her eye cleanings, she starts to squint from the discharge buildup and looks miserable. Additionally, she requires regular brushing (once a day is ideal). She actually loves being brushed so it's a great way to bond with her anyway. At minimum, she will need at least one trip per year to the professional groomer (we recommend someone who ONLY does cats - do not take her to a dog groomer because the noise and activity would be too much for her - either a cat-only salon, someone who grooms in their home or a mobile groomer). She needs to be fed on flat dishes or wide-mouth shallow bowls due to her small face. She also is a bit sloppy when drinking water and frequently needs the hair on her chest dried off. Persians are genetically predisposed to many ailments, and though Kasha is very young and has no known health issues as of now, her potential adopter must be financially prepared to care for her potential needs in the future. Kasha is the sweetest, softest, most gentle cuddlebug around, and we are going to be very selective in finding her a calm, quiet household that will pamper and spoil her like she deserves. We are in no rush to rehome her, so we will wait until the perfect home is available for her.
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