Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue

Cordelia arrived at SCSCR pregnant and terrified. The first day with us, she just curled herself into a tiny ball and tried to disappear. After a while, I convinced her that nobody was going to hurt her. I wrapped her in a purrito, carried her to the office, and she spent the next 30 minutes sitting in my lap eating treats while I did paperwork. I kissed her head and scratched her chin.

No aggression or drama. Just a scared little cat who finally felt safe.

That night, Cordelia gave birth to three beautiful, healthy kittens, and everything changed.

Friends, Cordelia is SCARY.

If you so much as glance in the direction of her babies, she transforms into a tiny black dragon. We are talking growling, hissing, spitting, and launching herself at the kennel door with enough enthusiasm to make you question your life choices.

Don't look at her babies. Don't touch her babies.

Don't even think about her babies.

For three weeks, we gave her space. Eventually, she started calming down. She still growled and hissed, but she stopped trying to commit murder every time someone walked past her kennel. We were finally able to start weighing and handling the kittens for socialization.

Then Goober arrived.

Goober is a fluffy orange orphan with a bad eye. One of our staff members had been bottle-feeding him and nursing him back to health, but he needed a feline family to teach him how to be a cat.

We were cautiously optimistic that Cordelia might accept him.

Well. Cordelia is now completely convinced she personally gave birth to Goober approximately five minutes ago.

He is her baby. He has always been her baby. Anyone suggesting otherwise is spreading dangerous misinformation.

The result is that we are back to full demon status.

The good news is that Goober now has a loving mother, siblings to wrestle with, and a family of his own. He is thriving.

The bad news is that none of us are allowed to touch him for the foreseeable future without risking our lives.

So, if anyone has experience with feline postpartum psychosis, please let us know.

Because Cordelia is absolutely terrifying. 😹

And it takes a LOT to scare us!

Meet Marcella and Dorinda!

These beautiful twin sisters are looking for their third chance at happily ever after.

When they first came to us, their owner was living out of her car and made the heartbreaking decision to surrender them because she knew they deserved more stability than she could provide. The girls were adopted quickly and spent more than a year in a home of their own before life took another turn and they found themselves back at SCSCR.

When they returned, Marcella and Dorinda were frightened and overwhelmed. They spent nearly a month hiding, unsure of their new surroundings and keeping close to one another for comfort. But with time, patience, and a lot of love, these girls have completely come out of their shells.

Now? They're thriving.

At just 2 years old, Marcella and Dorinda spend their days chasing each other through the adoption center, playing with toys, demanding attention, and making us laugh with their goofy antics. Wherever one sister goes, the other is never far behind. Their bond is truly something special.

They've had two homes already, but we're hoping the third time is the charm.

Marcella and Dorinda deserve a family that will love them for the rest of their lives. If you're looking for double the companionship, double the entertainment, and double the love, these sisters are waiting to meet you.

Apply to adopt at sheridancatrescue.org/adopt

Happy International Picnic Day from Mildred, who would very much like to know why she has not yet been invited to yours. 🧺☀️

Mildred came to us from another shelter after showing up as a stray. This sweet senior girl had clearly been through a lot, and her poor mouth was in terrible shape. She was in desperate need of a dental, and we can only imagine how long she had been living with that kind of pain.

But now? Mildred feels SO much better, and she is ready for the good life.

These days, Mildred spends a lot of her time gazing longingly out the front door, dreaming of sunshine, fresh air, and important outdoor lady activities. Of course, at her age, we do not want her living as an outdoor cat again. What we do want is a safe home where she can enjoy the best parts of the outside world: a sunny window, a securely fenced backyard, and humans who will let her supervise gardening from a warm patch of grass.

Mildred is not asking for much. Just a soft landing, a little sunshine, and someone who understands that every picnic needs a senior cat guest of honor.

Apply to adopt Mildred at sheridancatrescue.org/adopt