Meet Alex, the cat who has been waiting the longest for her forever home. Alex’s story reminds us that trauma affects animals just like it does people. She had a very rough start in life, and because of that she has a hard time trusting humans right away. But underneath that hesitation is a sweet girl who wants love so badly. If you watch her closely, you’ll see it. She creeps closer to her foster, hoping for affection… and then something inside her gets scared and pulls her back again. Interestingly, Alex seems to feel a little more comfortable around men, but what she really needs most is a patient, understanding family who will let her go at her own pace and show her that love can be safe. And when you see her pictures and videos… you can tell she’s a total cutie. 😻