Hi… I'm Michael.
I'm a black Bombay boy with a big heart, and for a while, I didn't have a place to belong.
I used to hang around a house where everything smelled warm and safe. I would sit by the door and hope maybe — just maybe — someone would let me inside. I tried so hard to make friends with the kitty who lived there. I was gentle. I was patient. I even tried little chirps and soft purrs to show her I meant no harm.
But she hated me.Really, truly hated me.
No matter what I did, she chased me, hissed at me, and made sure I knew I wasn't welcome. I didn't understand why. I just wanted a friend. I just wanted a home.
The human who lived there was kind to me, though. She could see that I was trying, and she worried — really worried — that her kitty might hurt me. She said I deserved so much more than fear and cold nights outside. And one day, she reached out for help… and everything changed.
I was brought to a foster home filled with kindness. And guess what?There are two kitties here who actually like me — and I love them right back. I finally have friends! Jasper & I are closer to the same age and we play, nap, and share space without anyone trying to chase me away. It feels so good, I can't even put it into words. The older kitty likes to cuddle with me but he isn't so into playing any more.
That's why I'll need my best friend, Jasper, in my forever home. I've learned that I'm happiest when I have another cat to love. I really want my best friend.
I've also learned that I'm really good at being indoors. My foster mom says I'm a perfect gentleman — clean, polite, and truly grateful. I love people so much. I love being close, cuddling into soft blankets, leaning into hands that pet me, and rubbing my head against the people who make me feel safe.
I guess that's what happens when you've known loneliness… you treasure love extra hard.
I'm handsome, they say — shiny black fur, bright eyes — and sometimes I act a little silly just to make my humans laugh. A goofy flop here, a playful twirl there… it feels good to be happy again.
But even with all this joy, a part of me still wonders when it will be my turn.When someone will choose me — forever.When I'll finally hear the door open and know that I'm home for good, not just visiting.
I've waited a long time for that feeling.If you have love to give… if you have a friendly kitty who wouldn't mind a gentle sweetheart like me… if you want a cuddly boy who will adore you with his whole heart…
Then maybe — just maybe — we are what you've been looking for, too.
Love,Michael & Jasper
If you would like to meet your new best friend, contact the Adoption Coordinator at info@almosthometn.org or 865-236-0830. To fill out an application, go to www.almosthometn.org. If you cannot get it to work, let us know and we will email it to you in a different format.
Unless otherwise noted, all Almost Home cats are healthy, spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and flea & tick preventative.
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