Lily

No two ways about it: if this nursery rhyme were about cats, it would fit Lily perfectly. As anyone who has spent time with this beautiful girl can attest, Lily is at least 98% pure sugar. Petite and sleek, Lily is a volunteer favorite. Few things make Lily as happy as curling up for some lap time with a lucky volunteer who will stroke her satiny black fur and remind her how exquisite she is. If you’re looking for a furry companion who adores snuggling with you and purring contentedly on cold winter evenings, Lily just might be the perfect cat for you.

“But what if I want to play?” you ask. Well, it so happens that three-year-old Lily adores playing. Wand toys are her special favorite, but this little sweetie is also willing to try out other toys, especially the ones she can bat around. If you’re interested in a cheerful kitty who will play with you (in between lap snuggles), you and Lily may be an excellent match.

The rhyme does say that little girls are also made of spice, and so is Lily (that’s the other 2%)—but only as this relates to cats. With humans, Lily is a loving, purring dream of a cat. (One volunteer has described her as the social director of the people at the shelter.) With other cats, though, Lily tempers her sweetness with a bit of spice to ensure that they know who’s in charge. Like the legendary girlboss, Lily prefers to make the decisions about whether and to what extent she will allow other kitties to have contact with her. We suspect that she would be happiest either as your one and only or in a home with a respectful cat who will let her make the rules.

Lily came to POA when her owner was evicted. Now, what this precious girl wants is a forever home of her own where there will always be a warm lap waiting for her to snuggle into when playtime is done. If you have lots of love to lavish on this little sweetheart, Lily would be so happy if you’d fill out the application . Our placement team will be in touch via email to answer any questions, walk you through our process, and give you an appointment to meet all the available cats. If you aren’t in a position to adopt at this time, or if Lily isn’t the right match for you, you can still help by spreading the word so that sweet Lily can find her perfect home.