Pet of the Month: Muffin
Nov 14, 2023
Muffin is four-and-a-half years old and, shall we say, a tad overweight at 23 pounds. We rescued Muffin from the city pound in May, and since clearing for adoption, she’s patiently awaited an adopter who will love her, muffin top and all. Is it you?
Muffin’s excess weight has led to early arthritis in her legs, but she’s making great progress on her weight loss journey while staying with her foster mom, Katie Tingle.
“I can tell her movement is getting smoother and faster. Jumping up onto the couch isn't as much of an effort. She doesn’t really play with toys, but I'll let her go up and down my apartment's stairs and she's getting much more agile.”
Muffin is also an excellent companion. “Whenever I move rooms in my house, she'll saunter in like she just happened to be going there anyway. When I work at my desk, she'll hop up on the stool next to me and place her paw or face right on my leg to sleep while I work. It's adorable.”
While Muffin is not a fan of surprises or having her tummy touched, she loves scratches and napping in patches of sunlight. “I'll find her in the weirdest sleeping positions. The most common is upside down with legs in the air.”
Muffin is looking for a home without small kids. “I would love for her to test out a house with another cat. I think that might give her some companionship and increase her snuggles. I also think another cat will encourage Muffin to play physically.”
Looking for a cat who will chill beside you all day? Muffin might be your girl!