Hope is not who I am; Hope is what I have. I have hope that you will scratch my ears, scratch my neck, let me nuzzle your hands. I have Hope that you will look at me and fall in love, that you will say, "Oh, what a sweet little girl!" Because that is what I am - a sweet little girl who has vague memories of rather hard times - and who absolutely wants no more of those. Oh, no - what I want is a warm, safe home where I might curl up in your lap or on your feet - and make you feel as warm and safe as I will feel.

I've been in a foster home for a while, so I've learned that people can be kind and loving. You have no idea how happy that makes me - it gives me, pardon the play, Hope. Hope, of course, in turn, gives me Play - which, for me, involves stringy things that I might grab and pull and pretend to taste. If I see you walk in with some stringy things, I'll know you've come to see me. I'll really have Hope then!

Enough? OK - enough. A few more facts about me - beyond the fact that I am just about the sweetest kitty you will ever find anywhere. As I noted, I remember some hard times. I don't think about them, but, alas, I did pick up the FIV while I was out there. So I need to take care of my immune system and live only with other FIV cats. I have a lot more to tell My People - and I'm hoping you're my people.

A couple more facts: I have tiny dainty little feet - cute feet, too, if I do say so. Little white toes on little black feet. And - I have super white whiskers on my super sweet face. I hate to admit this, but I do rather look like Sister Mary Rose - the kind nun who always comforted scared kindergarten kids - except I've got these white whiskers instead of a wimple. Please appreciate my habit - and my habits - and cuddle me home with you. And one more not so trivial fact about me - I have no tail; makes me look even cuter yet. Please bring me stringy things and Feline Rescue - on my behalf - $100. You'll have Hope when you do.

PS: I currently reside at THE SHELTER (not in foster care). If you can't stop in but would like to know more about me, please call 651-642-5900, ext.3. Thanks!

For more information about Feline Rescue, Inc. and a complete listing of our available cats, go to the Feline Rescue website. If you'd like to hear more Feline Rescue stories and see more pictures of our cats, check out the Feline Rescue Blog!