Rhapsody - Dilute Calico Cat for Adoption in Lethbridge, Alberta

History:

An abandoned cat caught the attention of a home-owner on an acreage just outside of Lethbridge, Alberta. Such a location is a favourite for people wanting to dump unwanted cats. This little lady was friendly – a cat with a home at one time – and the home-owner wanted to find her shelter before the weather, unseasonably warm just then, turned cold. Too many animals already in the house meant this little homeless one needed another place to go. PAW was called and the cat taken in.

Personality:

PAW named the new cat Rhapsody, and she was indeed friendly. She clearly had a lot of attention at one time: even new humans scare her only for a short while. If her foster guardian stays with her to assure her, Rhapsody is quick to warm up to strangers. She is not shy once she comes to know somebody, and will flop down next to her person, roll over and want petting and stroking. Chin-rubs and chest-rubs are her favourite forms of attention. She is probably interested in all that goes on around her, but she’s not going to let anyone know it; she’ll explore in her own time, thank you. But when she sees something new and bizarre – like dogs through a window – her eyes become round and she stares with fascination.

She is also playful. She likes chasing the streamer-on-a-stick, but she also plays by herself, knocking about and pursuing those fuzzy mice cats love. Active and healthy, ‘Rho’ is in the prime of her life.

As for other felines, she obviously has experience of them, too. She has met the others in her foster-home and isn’t frightened of them. Nose-sniffing is often followed by indifference, though the one word that Rhapsody inspires when it comes to other cats is ‘confident’. She seems to know her abilities and isn’t afraid to stride right by another cat, or sit calmly while others walk by her. She might do a little slapping to show that she won’t be intimidated, and she stands up for herself if need be. But, for the most part, hers is a live and let live attitude. Even so, the potential for a friend of her own species is there.

Rhapsody was pregnant. It was thought when she first arrived in her foster-home that she might be expecting. Her sides and belly were not wide but neither were they the lean shape a young and vigorous cat should have. At her health-check, the veterinarian confirmed that Rho had four, probably five, little ones inside her. Sure enough, five babies came into the world the night of April 9th/10th. Yes, two of them will have different birthdates than their siblings. She is an excellent mother; she was attentive to the kittens’ needs right from the start, and likes to keep them close to her. The number in her litter, and the care she gives them suggest that she is an experienced parent: this was likely not her first pregnancy.

The dilute calico cat is a unique breed known for its striking coat pattern of diluted colors, typically including pastel blues, grays, and creams. These elegant felines possess a gentle and affectionate temperament, making them great companions for families and individuals alike. With their distinctive patchwork appearance and friendly nature, dilute calicos are cherished for their beauty and loving personalities, delighting cat enthusiasts worldwide.