Meet (grouch-face) Bailey

[catnapper]

What a cutie pie. So... if dry food makes cats crazy, I'm in some serious trouble!

She couldn't walk straight? I want to go up to these people and give them a serious shake. At least my babies and all of my friends babies are loved and cared for properly. Sometimes I wonder why people can't accept the duties of pet parenthood.

As for all of the lost kitties, I myself would love to foster, but I think my husband would start divorce proceedings. When we were looking at One By One to get Pouncer, my girls and I fell in love with Skittles, but since she's a shy scardy-cat who also doesn't like other cats, we couldn't get her... what with Alllen and a 100 pound happy mutt., Poor thing would have jumped out of her own skin. I just wish I could rescue every little baby out there and give them the love they deserve.

[ChrisH]

Poor beautiful Bailey. I am so glad she has you and her other foster mom.

[lynnestankard]

She's a real beauty and it's so sad that someone in her past has made her into the cat she is today.

I wish her and you Jen., all the Luck in the world.

Your so dedicated in your care for these very needy furkids - may your God care for you in turn. xxx

Lynne

[jenluckenbach]

Well, Bailey, Ice Queen, walked up to me today and gave me head bumpies and let me give her some scritchies on her head. WOW!!! She'll never be a social butterfly, but she does melt a little. Now all we need is a home for her where they don't care how long it takes for her to trust. And she may NEVER want to be held. But she most definitely looks at me with softer eyes these days (not the death looks I got in the begining)

[PayItForward]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
Well, Bailey, Ice Queen, walked up to me today and gave me head bumpies and let me give her some scritchies on her head. WOW!!! She'll never be a social butterfly, but she does melt a little. Now all we need is a home for her where they don't care how long it takes for her to trust. And she may NEVER want to be held. But she most definitely looks at me with softer eyes these days (not the death looks I got in the begining)

Sounds like she is thawing

Welcome Bailey, you have landed on your feet with a foster place with Jen.

I honestly think, some cats only settle with some people.

Take Sandy, he is certainly not the violent monster we were lead to believe. Fair enough he still gives us baby bites and no claw slaps and mainly lives upstairs but he will come around in time and even if he doesn't he is 10,000 times better than we were lead to believe.

I know Bailey is currently more problematic but if you can look into her eyes and see her, you'll know if she can come around given time.

[rg_girlca]

Oh Jen, thank you for updating us on Bailey. Coming up to you to give you headbumpies and actually allowing you to give her head scritchies is a good start.
Do you think though that when it comes time for the other foster mother to take her back, that she will revert back into her shell? Oh gosh I hope not.
Oh Bailey, you are so deserving of love and happiness, please allow Jen and the other foster mom into your heart.

[Cataholic]

Jen,
Bailey is a beauty! As most torties are. I don't think I would worry too much...there will be a home for Bailey. After all, I have Minnie! I would fall over if she walked up and gave me headbumpies. Fall flat on my face.

[CatDad]

I am so happy to hear that Bailey may be warming up, a little at least. That does give her a chance at being adopted.

There are people out there willing to take a stand offish cat. Take me for instance. When we first got Joey she would run when we approached her, and now look at her, She will come sit in my lap. I still can't pick her up or hold her, but hey we have years to work on that.

Anyway, I am happy about Bailey. There is always hope for the future.

[jazzcat]

She is beautiful and maybe beginning to have little break through with you Jen. I think it is wonderful she approached you like that. If anyone can help her I think it is you!!

[cutie_chica]

She is a beautiful kitty, She is in good hands right now. Just seems as if she needs someone to trust, give her time, she will come around! im glad to hear she is warming up 2 you.That is a big step!

[kimlovescats]

Just now seeing this post for the first time! Poor Bailey .... Sounds like she really wants to be nice. If anyone can win her over it's you, Jen!!! Best of Luck!!!

[bisi.cat]

Somehow I've missed this thread before...I am glad that Bailey is thawing!!!
She looks awesome like most of the tortie cats...I am really fond of the coloring and most times it looks like as if an orangie lies dormant under a black cover or vice versa...she's beautiful!!!

As I strongly believe that there's the true owner for every cat and that cats always find a way to the "one" heart I am sure Bailey will find that special someone, too...or maybe that has already happened, Jen?!

Bailey will be in my thoughts...keep up thawing, little girl!!!

[smokey the elder]

I think cats who have been mistreated come to know when they can trust people. Buddy was a basket case and could not be handled at all. It took nine months, but he transformed into a sweet gentle cat who's in with young kids. So there's hope for Bailey!

[nodgeness]

Well Jen, Bailey is in the right house. Maybe all she needed was someone who could understand!

[catcrazylady]

Wonderful news about Bailey!! She is melting!! She is going to quit the challenge but WOW when they give you something!! Really great news!!
I wonder Jen how it will be when she goes back to her original foster mother. It seems that maybe just when she gets comfortable and starts to melt she has to move again. Maybe she should just stay with you forever!!
Sorry, I just had to say it!!