Rescue:
Pet Patrol received a message from one of our volunteers who is very good at rescuing cats.
She has a humane trap in the back of her car at the ready, with treats, canned food and paper
plates to entice the cat to be rescued. She recently received a report about a beautiful mother
cat, Darla, living behind a large grocery store in a very busy part of the city. She had a little
grey tabby kitten with her, Daria, and it seemed to be just the two of them. We are very sure
there were other kittens as well but perhaps kind people scooped them up and took them
home. Darla was very hungry and it didn’t take long for her to go into the humane trap after the
food. Her kitten was so small that the volunteer was able to just pick her up and put her safely
in a carrier. When Darla came into our care she was very friendly but concerned for her kitten.
Daria’s concerns were short-lived as long as her mama was with her.
Personality:
Darla is such a sweet cat. She’s gentle, patient, very loving and affectionate. She may startle a
little bit with new sounds that are loud and unpredictable, but otherwise she takes it all in. Her
coat is silky and has a beautiful sheen to it. While in Pet Patrol care, she took on a orphan
kitten as well. Now that she is an independent cat once again, it has been fun watching her
discover toys: we don’t think she ever had any! She particularly likes anything she can swat or
chase after. Darla is easy to pick up and will sit in your lap patiently excepting pets and cuddles. This nice cat, whose life was precarious at one point, is ready to be adopted into her
forever home. One that will welcome her into the family and keep her safely and doors.