This is a courtesy post for a family who is looking to place Ava in a happy home. Ava's owner has been admitted to a skilled nursing facility and will not be returning to his apartment. In a very sad turn of events, his health has progressed rapidly and what started as a short hospital stay has now changed. This leaves Ava in a situation where she needs a new home. Ava is approximately ten years old. Her owner has not driven in years, but he had a mobile vet come to his apartment to maintain care of Ava. At the end of March or early April, Ava had her annual or every-six-month check up. Ava is spayed and up-to-date on her vaccines. Ava has been a real lifeline/companion for her owner. She sits on his lap, purrs, etc. She is shy around strangers, but she warms up to them over time. Her owner had almost no one into his apartment, but the person who has been watching Ava for the past four plus weeks has said that Ava has really warmed up to her (approaches her, lets herself be petted, etc.). Ava has never lived around other cats, dogs or kids. She and her owner were constant companions. She would probably be okay with older, cat respectful children. If you could open your heart to this sweet girl who does not deserve to be homeless, please email us at bandocats@gmail.com