Greta

Hi... I'm Greta. I've been waiting a really long time. I'm one of ANBAR's longest residents & I'll be 7 in February. I've grown up here. I've watched kittens come & go, families fall in love & carriers leave without me inside. People don't notice me. Adoption events are too overwhelming so I stay behind & hope someone will read my story instead. I wasn't always a cat with "special needs." I came to the rescue as a tiny 4-week-old baby & grew into a beautiful little lady with a gentle soul. When I was about a year old, something scary started happening. My skin began to hurt - really hurt. Even the softest touch can sometimes feel like a thousand needles. It's called Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome. I promise you this: when I hiss, scratch, or react suddenly, it's not because I'm mean or ungrateful. It's because I'm in pain... I can't control it. Stress makes it worse. Other cats make it much worse. When I'm around them, my body betrays me. My back twitches, my tail flicks & I feel overwhelmed. But when I was finally given my own quiet bedroom? Everything changed. I relaxed. I softened. I became affectionate, loving & so much more myself. The episodes faded. I finally felt safe. What I need is simple, even if it's specific: An adult-only home No other cats No small kids An experienced cat parent who understands that boundaries are love Dogs are okay! I actually do really well with them if they respect me! I'm fully litter box trained. I'm loyal. I'm gentle when I'm comfy. I just need someone who sees past my diagnosis & understands that special needs doesn't mean unlovable. I don't need constant pets or chaos. I need patience, quiet, a safe place to land with someone who won't give up on me. Maybe... I've been waiting for you.

Hi... I'm Greta. I've been waiting a really long time. I'm one of ANBAR's longest residents & I'll be 7 in February. I've grown up here. I've watched kittens come & go, families fall in love & carriers leave without me inside. People don't notice me. Adoption events are too overwhelming so I stay behind & hope someone will read my story instead. I wasn't always a cat with "special needs." I came to the rescue as a tiny 4-week-old baby & grew into a beautiful little lady with a gentle soul. When I was about a year old, something scary started happening. My skin began to hurt - really hurt. Even the softest touch can sometimes feel like a thousand needles. It's called Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome. I promise you this: when I hiss, scratch, or react suddenly, it's not because I'm mean or ungrateful. It's because I'm in pain... I can't control it. Stress makes it worse. Other cats make it much worse. When I'm around them, my body betrays me. My back twitches, my tail flicks & I feel overwhelmed. But when I was finally given m

Hi... I'm Greta. I've been waiting a really long time. I'm one of ANBAR's longest residents & I'll be 7 in February. I've grown up here. I've watched kittens come & go, families fall in love & carriers leave without me inside. People don't notice me. Adoption events are too overwhelming so I stay behind & hope someone will read my story instead. I wasn't always a cat with "special needs." I came to the rescue as a tiny 4-week-old baby & grew into a beautiful little lady with a gentle soul. When I was about a year old, something scary started happening. My skin began to hurt - really hurt. Even the softest touch can sometimes feel like a thousand needles. It's called Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome. I promise you this: when I hiss, scratch, or react suddenly, it's not because I'm mean or ungrateful. It's because I'm in pain... I can't control it. Stress makes it worse. Other cats make it much worse. When I'm around them, my body betrays me. My back twitches, my tail flicks & I feel overwhelmed. But when I was finally given my own quiet bedroom? Everything changed. I relaxed. I softened. I became affectionate, loving & so much more myself. The episodes faded. I finally felt safe. What I need is simple, even if it's specific: An adult-only home No other cats No small kids An experienced cat parent who understands that boundaries are love Dogs are okay! I actually do really well with them if they respect me! I'm f