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Say Hello to Ivy!

Ivy (aka “Belle”) is a “cat’s cat.” She has yet to meet another cat she doesn’t like. She’s super sweet and curious. And her big eyes and innocent face are undeniably adorable. Her markings are quite unique – we like to think the black shaped heart on her side is nature’s special stamp of approval! She’s very quiet and rarely meows unless something sparks her attention. She likes to sit very prim and proper as she watches what’s going on, but she happily plays with other cats as well.

Ivy would do extremely well in a quiet home. She dislikes loud noises or things moving quickly around her. She gets nervous the first time you start to pet her, but she very quickly realizes, “Hey I’m loving this!” and closes her eyes, purring with contentment. She’s shy, but with time she’ll play with a human, especially if they have her favorites – a wand toy and treats!
This beautiful girl needs to go to a home with at least one other cat and an understanding owner who is willing to take the time to build her trust.
And if Ivy isn’t special enough…she’s a graduate of the VBAS Cat Socialization program!
The Cat Socialization program is made up of a team of volunteers who come to the shelter every day to work with cats, like Ivy, who are scared, shy, or semi-feral. These cats do not do well in a shelter environment, so it’s important they receive daily attention and interaction. The team works to socialize them so they learn to trust humans and can eventually be adopted into a loving home.
10 graduates from the cat socialization program were adopted in 2017….let’s make Ivy the first of 2018!