Tootsie SUA013154

Meet Tootsie, a stunning feline with a heart of gold, ready to find a loving human companion. Though she arrived as a frightened stray, Tootsie's journey toward trust and companionship is filled with heartwarming potential. Her mesmerizing eyes and elegant demeanor are just the beginning of what makes her special.

Tootsie thrives in a quiet, routine-oriented home where she can feel secure without the hustle and bustle of children, dogs, or frequent visitors. While she can be nervous and is quite sensitive to loud noises, her love for treats is a delightful window into winning her trust. A gentle hand and calm presence will help Tootsie blossom into the loving companion she's meant to be.

In her quiet moments, Tootsie loves to play, with her soft toy bird being her favorite. It's heartwarming to watch her toss it in the air, her playful spirit shining through. Her unique blend of cautiousness and playfulness makes her an intriguing and endearing companion.

From her foster home -
Tootsie experiences a lot of fear and anxiety in new situations. She manages these situations by hiding, or if she can’t, by sitting still in the corner. She stays in this state much longer than many other cats. For Tootsie the process to feeling safe is slow. She was extremely fearful for the first few weeks. But, given time, she gradually came out of her shell, making small progressions gradually over time. At first this was two steps forward, one back but after nine weeks in my home she is able to not only have a good quality of life but is extremely playful and very social with me.
While it took some time to discover it; Tootsie is extremely playful and energetic and loves toys. She is great at entertaining herself with her toys, chasing her own tail, zooming around the flat and playing with me. I can see why someone chose the name Tootsie - she loves toes! Human toes. She plays with moving feet from above the bed covers or waits in hiding under the bed until you stand beside the bed, then unexpectedly swipes at your toes from under the bed!
She is very affectionate and purrs loudly when scratched under the chin and joins me on the bed in the morning for pats and to play. She seems to like to bite my hair/head (not so it hurts) very early in the morning while I am still asleep! She is a social cat, and will come up to me to be pat many times throughout the day, but her fearfulness means that she has to be in control of the situation. She tolerates but doesn’t like being picked up. It has only been in the last few days that I have seen her falling asleep in front of me in the same room when I am awake.
While after nine weeks she is has transformed compared to what she was like when she first came to stay – she still hides more than most cats. Mostly just under a chair or the clothes drying rack, where she can still be seen in part, but occasionally if something scares her she will properly hide. She shows no interest in going outside and for a long time hid every time the door was opened as I got home or went out (though she does not now). She looks out the window a lot but seems fearful of what may come in the door from outside.

If you would like more information about Tootsie or wish to meet her please contact our Foster Care Co-Ordinator’s -Email foster@catprotection.com.au