Hello, I'm Brigitte. My story is one of unexpected fortune.I'm a beautiful girl, likely born in July 2025, who was living my life at Saronida beach near a park. On February 13th, 2026, during a TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) mission, I was caught and brought to the vet for sterilization. But here's where my story took an unexpected turn—the vet suggested I shouldn't go back to the beach. Why? Because of my lovely character and my unique coloring, which would make outdoor life particularly dangerous for me. So instead of returning to the streets, I arrived at the LBS sanctuary on February 26th, 2026, and began my journey toward finding a real home.

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I was spayed on February 13th, 2026, I'm microchipped and vaccinated. I have no allergies, no food sensitivities—so far, so good! Now, here's the part that requires honesty and transparency: I probably have cancer on my ear, though we don't know for sure yet. There's also suspicion that I might be deaf, though this hasn't been definitively confirmed. My ears require special care—I was getting Surolan on the outer part of my ears initially, and now I'm on Bepanthol to keep them moisturized. It's important to prevent dryness, folding, or anything abnormal on my ears. The good news? I'm very easy when it comes to applying the cream. They give me head scratches while doing it, and I barely notice!

 

I'm a shy girl at first, but once I open up, I'm very sweet. I need time to feel comfortable with new people and new situations—I inspect strangers carefully before deciding they're okay. When I first arrived at the shelter, I was confused for a while, trying to figure out what was happening and looking for an escape plan. Change is hard for me, and I approach new places cautiously rather than boldly. But here's the beautiful part: once I feel safe and comfortable, my true personality emerges. I become affectionate and loving. I absolutely adore head scratches! I'll rub against your legs, make biscuits everywhere (that lovely kneading motion cats do when we're happy), and rub myself on furniture to mark my territory and show I'm content.

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I need you to understand something important about me: I have boundaries, and I communicate them clearly. If you're petting me and I've had enough, I will give you a smack and a little hiss to back off. This isn't me being mean—it's me being clear about my limits. This is why it's best I go to a home without kids. I can get spooked by fast movements, so a calm household where people move deliberately and gently would be ideal for me. I haven't been tested with belly touches yet, so we don't know how I feel about that—but honestly, most cats prefer you don't go there anyway!

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I love high places! I spend most of my time in the high hexagon at my enclosure. I prefer napping in elevated spots where I can observe everything safely, though I'm not particularly drawn to sunny spots. I like having that bird's-eye view of my surroundings—it makes me feel secure. I love head scratches so much, and I'll let you know when I've had enough. I seem like I would enjoy lap time and quality time just being in the same room with my person. I don't need constant interaction, but I do appreciate companionship. I'm more chill and don't play much with toys so far. I'm not super interested in treats either—food is food for Brigitte, and I'm not picky or obsessed with special goodies. I'm more laid-back in general—not an energetic, zooming-around type of cat.

I'm currently in isolation, so we're still learning about my relationship with other felines. Through the netting, there haven't been any fights—I tend to keep to myself. I haven't shown aggressive or territorial behavior yet, but we won't know for certain until I enter the main house with other cats. It's possible I'd do fine in a multi-cat home, or I might prefer being your one-and-only. Time will tell!

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I meow, but not excessively. I don't use vocalization much to communicate specific needs—I'm more of a physical communicator (rubbing, making biscuits, and yes, the occasional smack when I'm done with pets). I'm more cautious than curious. I don't rush into exploring new spaces; I take my time to assess and feel safe first. I'm currently in isolation, so I don't come running to the enclosure door when people arrive—I come down when they're inside, but I'm not desperately waiting for interaction. I'm a bit more independent in that way.

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I am looking for a calm, quiet home where people understand and respect cat boundaries. Someone patient who'll give me time to settle in and feel comfortable—I need weeks, not days, to truly relax in a new environment. A person who moves gently and won't startle me with sudden movements.

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Are you the patient, understanding person who's ready to give me the calm, caring home I need?

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Microchip number:

944116000017360