Burt: The Brave "Second-in-Command" 🧢 If Olivia Benson is the CEO and Garth is the shy Poet, Burt is the enthusiastic Vice President. He’s the perfect middle ground—not quite as "main character" as his sister, but far too curious to stay hidden in the shadows like Garth. The "After You" Strategy Burt has a very specific life philosophy: "I’ll do it, but you go first." He treats Olivia like his personal stunt double. If there’s a new toy, a weird box, or a mysterious human in the room, Burt will wait for Olivia to investigate. The moment she gives the "all clear," Burt is all in with 100% effort and zero hesitation. Why Burt is the Ultimate Teammate: • The Follow-the-Leader Specialist: Burt is the most loyal companion you could ask for. He’s a "team player" who loves to be part of whatever is happening, as long as he has a buddy to lead the charge. • Social & Sweet: Once he’s warmed up (which doesn't take long!), he is a total lovebug. He’s the king of the "head-butt" and will happily chirrup his way into your heart. • Brotherly Love: He is the glue of the trio. He’s brave enough to play with Olivia and sweet enough to cuddle with Garth. He loves other cats and finds his confidence through his crew. • Dog Philosophy: Much like his siblings, he mildly tolerates dogs. He views them as large, confusing roommates who are okay as long as they don't try to steal his spotlight (or his snacks). “I'm not saying I'm scared... I'm just saying Olivia is more 'qualified' to test the floor for traps." — Burt's inner monologue. All cats and kittens adopted through Friends of Felines are spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on FVRCP vaccinations and rabies shots (if old enough). See our adoption process below: 1) Fill out the adoption application at https://friendsofelines.org/adopt 2) Meet with the cat in their foster home 3) If you and the cat are a match then we will set a take home date 1-7 days after the meeting depending on schedules.