Rehoming My BEAUTIFUL Birman Cat

Los Angeles CA

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Hello! I’ve been struggling for a very long time with this, but I’ve decided to try to find a new home for my 4-year-old cat, Anastasia (Anya for short). This decision breaks my heart. I love this cat so, so, so much. Personality-wise, she is a PERFECT companion. She is an immensely cuddly (entirely indoor) cat, who will knead the stomachs of people she’s only just met, and who will hop onto anyone’s lap at any given opportunity. She purrs constantly, has never once lashed out, and tolerates pretty much anything. On top of that, she’s unbelievably beautiful (I know I’m biased, but come on, look at these photos). Everyone who meets her falls in love with her, even people who are not “cat people.” When I rescued her, she’d already been declawed (🙁). Additionally, despite her appearance, she’s impressively hypoallergenic - a lot of people with cat allergies have visited and had slight sniffles at most (many didn’t feel anything at all). Her fur doesn’t mat, and a vet said just last month that she’s in perfect health. The pound that I rescued her from told me that they found her on the street, where she’d been for days (with declawed paws!). She was extremely malnourished, traumatized, and scared of everything. As the life started to come back into her, I was startled by how gorgeous she was, and upon researching, I’m pretty confident she’s a Birman cat (a rare and usually expensive breed). I named her Anastasia after the princess, because of their similar story (and eyes!). Unfortunately, the trauma of the street-pound-apartment journey was difficult for her, and she had litter box troubles after I let her out into the main apartment. To be fair to her, I also didn’t know enough when I adopted her to know how to affectively plan for this, and as a result, I think she learned a lot of bad habits. My apartment is carpeted, which didn’t help either, I think; long-haired and declawed cats are very particular about texture. She’s maintained these habits, and after trying so many different things, I’ve reached the conclusion that she’s attached these bad habits to this living space. Additionally, I’m working several jobs at the moment, and I just don’t have time to do some of the more intensive processes recommended to help with these problems. All of this to say, I’m now looking to rehome her to someone who can give her the time, energy, and care that she deserves. She is an unbelievably special animal, and I think she just needs a new start. I think she’d be wonderful in a home with children, and when she was introduced to other animals she was cautious, but curious, and not defensive at all. Obviously, being declawed can make other pet dynamics difficult, but she is very ready to give love. There is a (non-negotiable) adoption fee of $300, as I want to make sure whoever takes her really is ready to invest in her, and isn’t just dazzled by how pretty she is. Additionally, I will give you everything she currently uses (water fountain, litter boxes, extra litter and food, toys, etc.). If you think you might be interested in meeting her, please reach out via email with some information about you (a paragraph at the very least - I will not respond to requests to immediately move to phone/text). If it seems like it might be a good match, we can discuss a COVID-safe visit to meet her and further steps. It would mean a lot to me to be able to stay in touch with whoever takes her in. Thanks, Johnny