The staff at the Mitchell County Animal Rescue in North Carolina say of Perdita, “We thought she was sick, turns out she’s just a jerk.” They also describe her as “all-out awful.” This sourpuss is currently seeking a furever home… but she’s not fur the faint of heart.

KATNISS: Wow, Perdita, you have quite the reputation. Here’s your chance to purrove to people that you’re not all bad. Let’s focus on the pawsitive – what are some things you like?

PERDITA: I like staring into your soul until you feel as if you may never be cheerful again, the song Cat Scratch Fever, the mewvie Pet Cemetery (Church is my hero), jump scares (my specialty) and lurking in dark corners.

Fame is exhausting.

KATNISS: Wow. You’re not really that unfuriendly, are you?

PERDITA: >Growl.<

Stick your finger through the bars – I dare you.

KATNISS: Okay, well… the shelter is trying to find you a furever home. According to my list, you dislike kittens, dogs, children and hugs but are “ready to be socially awkward with a socially awkward human who understands purrsonal space.” Perdita, I believe there’s someone fur everyone. I’m sure if you met the right purrson, you’d warm up.

PERDITA: As long as they don’t try to cuddle me, pick me up or engage with me. Fur any of that, they’ll get a swat.

KATNISS: Is it okay if they offur you toys?

PERDITA: Oh, I expect my staff to purrovide me with a variety of toys, but I will not be seen “playing.” I do that at night.

You’re getting too close.

KATNISS: What about treats?

PERDITA: I love all treats, including canned cat food. My favfurite is turkey…don’t come at me with tuna, you’ll be wearing it. 

KATNISS: Hmm. I’m trying to find some selling points fur you. Do you purr?

PERDITA: I grrrowl, it’s more fun than purring and gets the BEST reactions from the Humans.

KATNISS: Well, at least I guess you’ve got cute going fur you. 

TOO CLOSE!

PERDITA: Yeah, I can be adorable when sleeping in my favorite fleecy GREY bed. Not pink. I hate pink.

KATNISS: Okay… what else would you like pawtential adopters to know about you?

Boop my nose again and I’ll bite you!

PERDITA: Life with me will never be boring. In fact, you’ll purrobably always be on edge. And maybe, if you’re lucky, I’ll let you pet me fur a minute. But then I’ll be over it so you better knock it off. 

KATNISS: Good luck to you, Perdita. And, um, good luck to whoever winds up adopting you.

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If you are interested in adopting Perdita, please visit the Mitchell County Animal Rescue to fill out an application. But don’t say we didn’t warn you. FREE ADOPTION.