The Bellas

The Bellas are our longest cats in shelter - 750 days and counting. <br/><br/>The reason? Because they are in love. This mother-daughter duo loves each other so much and cannot stand to be separated. They are *the most* bonded pair of cats we've ever met. And sadly for them, most adopters are looking for a single adult. Not two. <br/><br/>But the Bella's don't take up much space. They are gentle and quiet, grateful for this life indoors that they were gifted. These two were found outside in December 2023. Neighbors began feeding these two starved cats but could never tell them apart. So they called them Big Bella (mom) and Little Bella (daughter.) And frankly, that was too hilariously adorable we couldn't bring ourselves to change it. <br/><br/>Big Bella and Little Bella have been through everything together. They never left each others side while outdoors, they raised an extended family of kittens together, and when it came time to be rescued they made it clear to us that they would not tolerate being separated, thank you very much. <br/><br/>Big Bella - our momma with the thinner blaze - is a gentle sweet heart. She loves to make biscuits on your lap, will head butt your hand incessantly in order to be pet, and is sent to heaven-and-back when you brush her. She will purr the day away being brushed on the couch with you. <br/><br/>Big Bella probably would have had an adoptive home by now, but she can't leave her daughter behind. Little Bella - recognizable by her adorable nose freckle - is sweet but reserved. The way to win her heart is with treats. Little Bella's shyness goes out the door when you have a treat in hand. She will climb right into your lap to relieve you of them and will happily receive pets for the price of a churu. <br/><br/>Ironically, despite being shy, Little Bella wants to be near you at all times. If you are in the living room, she is in the living room. If you are in the bathroom, while guess what, now it's a group trip to the bathroom! You'll never be without her support.<br/><br/>Big Bella and Little Bella fill whatever home they are in with warmth and tenderness. Both are curious, love to relax together in the best sun spots, LOVE to bird watch, and will keep you and each other entertained for hours with their playful, spunky antics. <br/><br/>These girls would do best in a quiet household that is looking to infuse their home with gentle sweetness and love. They are both companionable and do well with additional friendly adult cats. <br/><br/>Big Bella is estimated to be 5 years old, and Little Bella is 3. Both are spayed, up-to-date on their vaccinations, microchipped, and are negative for FIV/FeLV.<br/><br/>If you have a tender spot for sweet cats who have been overlooked for far too long, you couldn't do better than the Bellas.

The Bellas are our longest cats in shelter - 750 days and counting.

The reason? Because they are in love. This mother-daughter duo loves each other so much and cannot stand to be separated. They are *the most* bonded pair of cats we've ever met. And sadly for them, most adopters are looking for a single adult. Not two.

But the Bella's don't take up much space. They are gentle and quiet, grateful for this life indoors that they were gifted. These two were found outside in December 2023. Neighbors began feeding these two starved cats but could never tell them apart. So they called them Big Bella (mom) and Little Bella (daughter.) And frankly, that was too hilariously adorable we couldn't bring ourselves to change it.

Big Bella and Little Bella have been through everything together. They never left each others side while outdoors, they raised an extended family of kittens together, and when it came time to be rescued they made it clear to us that they would not tolerate being separated, thank you

The Bellas are our longest cats in shelter - 750 days and counting.

The reason? Because they are in love. This mother-daughter duo loves each other so much and cannot stand to be separated. They are *the most* bonded pair of cats we've ever met. And sadly for them, most adopters are looking for a single adult. Not two.

But the Bella's don't take up much space. They are gentle and quiet, grateful for this life indoors that they were gifted. These two were found outside in December 2023. Neighbors began feeding these two starved cats but could never tell them apart. So they called them Big Bella (mom) and Little Bella (daughter.) And frankly, that was too hilariously adorable we couldn't bring ourselves to change it.

Big Bella and Little Bella have been through everything together. They never left each others side while outdoors, they raised an extended family of kittens together, and when it came time to be rescued they made it clear to us that they would not tolerate being separated, thank you very much.

Big Bella - our momma with the thinner blaze - is a gentle sweet heart. She loves to make biscuits on your lap, will head butt your hand incessantly in order to be pet, and is sent to heaven-and-back when you brush her. She will purr the day away being brushed on the couch with you.

Big Bella probably would have had an adoptive home by now, but she can't leave her da