GERTIE Domestic Medium Hair & Calico Mix Grand Rapids, MI

It can be really difficult for a previous Crash Cat to come back to us after years of having lived in a home, especially when that cat was merely a kitten when first with us. So, when one of our volunteers emailed to say that her 87 year old aunt could no longer care for the siblings she had since the fall of 2004, Dr. Jen was a bit worried.

Born in April of 2004, Gertie (and her brother, Gilbert) came to us as semi-feral youngsters from a Wyoming apartment complex. Gorgeous Gertie was timid but Dr. Jen was fortunate enough to care for the pair over the years at the veterinary clinic, and watched them blossom into affectionate, fun-loving felines. It was bittersweet having to take them back in, but we are thankful that our open door policy allows us to do just that; no matter when a previously adopted Crash Cat needs us, we are there for them.

We were even more thankful when one of our own volunteers decided to take Gertie home and give her a whirl shortly after her re-arrival. But try as hard as she did to make things work out with this lovely girl, harmony at the multi-cat home couldn't be achieved. It seems that our gregarious girl has demands that need to be met or she acts out by avoiding the litter box. So, Gertie once again found herself back at Crash's in hopes of finding a home of her very own (and one with two litter boxes, as she prefers them squeaky clean).

Our volunteer had these wonderful things to say about her: she is very loving and wants nothing more than to be in your lap snuggling or being brushed and combed. She has some cute mannerisms such as when she wants your attention, she will tap your leg with her paw and then talk to you. Flirty Gertie, as we sometimes like to call her, would love nothing more to sleep on the bed every single night and would prefer to be the only princess in your life!

If you think you can give this girl just what she is asking for, please let us know. She is too sweet and special to give up on! We just need to find a place for her to feel secure, where she can be the only cat and be completely spoiled!

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our Crash cats!