Bandit Domestic Long Hair Palmyra, VA

Date of Birth: Est. 2010
Date of Arrival: 6/7/14
Physical Characteristics: DLH Black Male
History: Bandit is a driveway kitty from Sanctuary Lane.

For now trust is the big issue with me. As a “driveway kitty” my exposure to humans was limited and not always positive so my new life here at the sanctuary is taking some time to adjust to. As I gain assurance I hope that I will learn to enjoy receiving affection from people. I have learned to entertain myself playing with the toys in my room. I’ve been described as a big kitten with the way I run laps around the room with reckless abandon. I play nicely too with the other cats, particularly Wyatt and Jett. Two of my favorite volunteers, Candy and Ed, even managed to pet me while I was in a cat tree. I couldn’t help myself and began kneading with my paws. There’s hope for this boy. I’m quite shy but within resides a sweet and gentle guy.

Fall 2024 Update: I hear volunteers and staff chatting about how one of my regular volunteer visitors, Scott takes lots of pics of me and shares them. I'm a bit of a cyber star as he snaps pics of me in different parts of the room and with an assortment of other kitties. As you know, I'm not a fan of the humans...I will hiss and if need be swat at you should you come too close...but I love other felines and most times will have one in my orb when Scott comes a knockin.' More recently, he found me with pretty orange tabby lady Tango and also Gia. I think the other cats find me to be a bit of a rock and a staple and find my energy/presence reassuring. I'm pleased I can perform this important function in my room especially since I'm making zero effort to please the humans. BANDIT

Winter 2024 Update: Is it really true that good girls are often attracted to the "bad boys?" Well, if you ask Bandit he might grin and flash his long white teeth at you and boast, "Well, of course there's truth in that statement." To this end, more recently we're finding Bandit surrounded by plenty of lady friend cats. Sophie, Tango and Tatum are the more regular "suitors" for Bandit and with 3 ladies in the waiting, more typically Bandit is never really alone. His preference is still to avoid us humans at all costs and in positioning himself on the top of condos and towards the back of the wall, we're getting that signal loud and clear. To his credit, we might add that location is perhaps the warmest spot during the winter months so hats off to Bandit for his level of insight! It's our honor and privilege to have Bandit under our care and with no emerging health issues, we'll enjoy seeing him surrounded by his lady friends this winter.