Tortoise Shell Xiu - Feral Cat Photo of the Day

Xiu is a tortoise shell, or tortie, a beautiful kitten who was rescued at 8 to 10 weeks old.
Because she was in that delicate age range, she is rather fearful of strangers but very loving once she gets to know you. She seems like a very smart kitty. And, of course, she is beautiful.



The name Xiu is the pinyin spelling of the Mandarin Chinese word for beautiful, or elegant. She's both. It is pronounced, approximately, as Shyoh. Or, if you prefer, SHOW, with a little yee in the middle.

We've seen her before in this blog and told her rescue story. It would be really nice if she could find a loving home of her own. She would definitely have to be confined for a while until she gets to know you, but she would make a great pet.

If someone doesn't adopt her, then she is stuck here with me. I try to take good care of the rescued kitties but it is nothing like having a home of one's own.

ADOPT THIS FORMER FERAL KITTEN!

Name: Xiu (for reference purposes) - you should give this kitten a name you like. Birthday: September 13, 2009 (approximate) Tortoise Shell calico or tortie, female. She has been spayed. She is box-trained. She doesn't like being put in a carrier. Somewhat fearful of strangers. She will need to be kept indoors securely for an extended period until she bonds with her new owners. I can only rescue more feral kittens as others are adopted out to make room. Location is Oregon coast but will deliver to right within a reasonable distance. Contact: E-mail form