Arete is a quiet little soul with a gift you don’t see every day. She has become the steady heartbeat of the shy cats’ club. One by one, the timid newcomers seem to find their way to her, and before long they’re curled against her side, breathing a little easier. There’s been a gentle rotation of shy cats who choose Arete as their safe place, and she accepts each of them with a warm, rumbling purr. She truly is a companion cat, happiest when she has a feline friend to snuggle. Because of this, Arete would do best in a home with another cat, ideally one with a softer, quieter nature rather than kitten-level zoomies. She doesn’t need chaos. She prefers harmony. While she’s a devoted friend to other cats, Arete also saves a special kind of affection for her people. She recognizes the volunteers she trusts and will patiently wait for them to pet her. Once the pets begin, her purr turns up to full volume and when you finally run your hand along her coat, you’ll discover her best kept secret: her fur is unbelievably soft, the kind you absentmindedly keep petting long after you meant to stop. Arete is the quiet comfort in the room. The gentle presence. The steady friend. If you have a tenderhearted cat who needs a companion, and a home that appreciates soft purrs and softer fur, Arete may be exactly who you’ve been waiting for. She would do best with an experienced cat owner. Approx. DOB: 04/23/2020 ==> Please do not email ==> Please do not click on "Ask About" ==> If you are interested in adopting or have questions, please apply at www.ewhiskers.com/apply Whiskers cats and kittens are ALL rescued from the surrounding CAPITAL DISTRICT. All of Whisker's cats and kittens are spayed or neutered, age appropriately vaccinated and tested for FELV/FIV prior to adoption. Go to www.ewhiskers.com/