LOCAL CAT: Lady Liberty

GIVE HER LIBERTY! This little lady was brought to the shelter on the eve of the snowstorm in late January, rescued just in time to spare her from the freezing temperatures. We decided to call her Liberty, in recognition of America’s 250th birthday… but, curiously, she declined to leave her cage for some time! She was perfectly content to just have a warm home with three squares per day, a cozy bed, and humans around who would change her litter and give her treats. Though she was friendly, she pretty much said, “I’ve got a LOT of rest to catch up on, now that I am safe and inside, and don’t have to worry about where my next meal is coming from.” She was previously spayed, so she probably had a home at some point, but no one came looking for her at the shelter. <br/><br/>So, we would just open her cage doors to encourage her to come out, and she would sit at the edge of her cage for a bit, watching the volunteers interact with other cats, and then return to her bed for a nap. We soon realized that she did NOT like her cage encroached, especially by other cats — and it became clear she does NOT care for other cats. She has never physically attacked one, but she is very vocal in her displeasure if another cat comes near her. And once most of the other winter cats had been adopted, she was happy to come out of her cage. She had it good for a while, being Top Cat, when no one was trapping due to the extreme cold we had this winter. <br/><br/>And though Liberty seems very content at the shelter, we need to get her into a home, as more and more Spring cats are coming in now, and kitten season is kicking off, and we just can’t get her out of her cage enough all on her own, with no other cats nosing around her business. A home with no other cats is required, and we’re pretty sure she’ll probably have an attitude about dogs too. Liberty would prefer a quieter home with one or two people to give her attention when she wants it, and then leave her be when she’s had enough. Kids probably won’t understand her boundaries. <br/><br/>She can be a very happy cat when she is out alone, very playful and sweet and affectionate, wanting some petting, wanting to sit with her volunteers on the large ottoman, but when she’s had enough, she’ll make it clear. She’s got a dash of sass, very typical of a female cat who has a lot of confidence… and opinions. Experienced at people will know exactly what kind of cat she is, and what she needs. <br/><br/>Liberty is estimated to be 6-to-7 years old, is spayed, current on vaccinations, box-trained, and tested negative for FIV and feline leukemia. She has also received multiple dewormers and flea treatments. Adoption fee is $50. Personal checks are accepted from R.I. residents only; all others may pay by credit/debit card or money order, payable to “Town of Scituate.” No cash is accepted. For more information or an application, email ClayvilleCritters@cox.net or call the shelter at (401) 647-7200.<br/><br/>Visitors are welcome during regular visiting hours — Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 7 to 11 a.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. But please do call or email first, to coordinate your visit when cat volunteers are in, which is typically from 9:00 am to 11 am each morning. But we’ll come in earlier if that works better for a potential adopter!

GIVE HER LIBERTY! This little lady was brought to the shelter on the eve of the snowstorm in late January, rescued just in time to spare her from the freezing temperatures. We decided to call her Liberty, in recognition of America’s 250th birthday… but, curiously, she declined to leave her cage for some time! She was perfectly content to just have a warm home with three squares per day, a cozy bed, and humans around who would change her litter and give her treats. Though she was friendly, she pretty much said, “I’ve got a LOT of rest to catch up on, now that I am safe and inside, and don’t have to worry about where my next meal is coming from.” She was previously spayed, so she probably had a home at some point, but no one came looking for her at the shelter.

So, we would just open her cage doors to encourage her to come out, and she would sit at the edge of her cage for a bit, watching the volunteers interact with other cats, and then return to her bed for a nap. We soon realized that she did NOT like her cage enc

GIVE HER LIBERTY! This little lady was brought to the shelter on the eve of the snowstorm in late January, rescued just in time to spare her from the freezing temperatures. We decided to call her Liberty, in recognition of America’s 250th birthday… but, curiously, she declined to leave her cage for some time! She was perfectly content to just have a warm home with three squares per day, a cozy bed, and humans around who would change her litter and give her treats. Though she was friendly, she pretty much said, “I’ve got a LOT of rest to catch up on, now that I am safe and inside, and don’t have to worry about where my next meal is coming from.” She was previously spayed, so she probably had a home at some point, but no one came looking for her at the shelter.

So, we would just open her cage doors to encourage her to come out, and she would sit at the edge of her cage for a bit, watching the volunteers interact with other cats, and then return to her bed for a nap. We soon realized that she did NOT like her cage encroached, especially by other cats — and it became clear she does NOT care for other cats. She has never physically attacked one, but she is very vocal in her displeasure if another cat comes near her. And once most of the other winter cats had been adopted, she was happy to come out of her cage. She had it good for a while, being Top Cat, when no one was trapping due to the extreme cold we had thi