Oh, my! Oh, dear! I am a goodhearted young cat woman - and I am so scared. Oh! I was pretty sure I had my life all together and worked out. I had me a nice little place to live and a nice human to bring me food. When I was really young, I gave up my front claws so my person would know that I intended to stay - and also wouldn't hurt any important furniture. It all seemed like a good arrangement. And then, suddenly, my person was gone. Someone said she "passed away". I'm not sure what that means, but I knew it meant she wasn't coming back.

Oh my! Oh, no! I understand it means that I need to find another person who'll love me and bring me food and listen to my stories. But I'm not sure I know how to do that! Oh! I guess I'll start by telling you that I'm a pretty lady; I suppose you can see that. Mostly orange tabby with a clean well-trimmed white bib. I'm putting on my bravest face - complete with a little growl and a hiss - how else might I seem brave - but I'm beginning to think this isn't working very well, is it? You think I don't like you! But I do! Oh, I do! I'm just so scared.

How about you come talk to me? Talk sweet nothings, talk warm humanspeak. Let me sniff you - sniff your hand - look into your eyes. I think you sniff real enough; that's good. Let me learn you. I want to be a one - person cat again with a one - cat person. All these other cats around here! Oh, dear! Sometimes, I hear the fellow next door purring. I remember purring. Perhaps, if I came to live with you, I'd feel so safe again that I could purr, too. I'd like to - if only I could be sure that guy next door isn't purring because he wants to chomp me. What if he does?

I am goodhearted, pretty, and so want to feel safe - and be safe - again. Someone told me "love is better the second time around". I hope so; love me, show me, take me home. I am Siera, and I do not want to be afraid ever again. Please offer the kind people here at Feline Rescue $100 for being so good to me - and letting me hiss my fear away. Thank you, good people, thank you.

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!

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