Let’s introduce you to a special kitty whose tongue is a permanent feature – and how she ended up finding the perfect family, or should I say, choosing them!
Meet Tortilla, a lovely calico cat who had a major life change at the age of 13. A couple of months back, she was discovered in an apartment after her owner had sadly passed away. Suddenly, she found herself in a kennel at a local shelter, waiting for a new chance at life. The shelter reached out to the rescue community for help, and that’s when The Odd Cat Sanctuary stepped in to give her a loving home.
According to Tara, the founder of The Odd Cat Sanctuary, Tortilla was incredibly sweet and affectionate right from the start. “She was so sweet, purring, head-butting, and just wanted love,” Tara shared.
Now, here’s what makes Tortilla truly unique – her tongue sticks out all the time, and it’s believed she was born this way. “Her tongue sticks out permanently. She’s as cute as a button,” Tara added.
The rescue quickly found a foster family for Tortilla to ensure she had a comfortable and loving environment while they searched for her forever home. In her new room, Tortilla quickly came out of her shell, purring away and filling the room with her joyful motor.
This sweet kitty formed a deep bond with her foster mom, following her around the house like the most dedicated supervisor. With her tongue peeking out, she would gaze at her foster mom, filling the room with her purrs.
Tara describes Tortilla as loving, hysterical, quirky, and playful. She enjoys snuggling and does funny things to bring a smile to her mom’s face. Once Tortilla was ready to socialize with other furry friends, she got along famously with the resident cats and a dog, showering them with snuggles and purrs.
Despite being 13 years young, Tortilla is still a kitten at heart. She knows how to command attention, rolling on her back, waving her paws in the air, and even blowing raspberries.
While Tortilla initially entered foster care hoping for the right forever home, it turns out she’d already found it. Her foster family fell head over heels for her quirks, her purrs, her signature look, and her sweet nature from day one.
They couldn’t bear to part with her, so they made Tortilla a permanent part of their family. Now, she has two feline sisters, a canine sibling, and loving humans to spend the rest of her days with.
Tortilla’s story is a heartwarming reminder of how love and acceptance can bring together the most unique and wonderful families. She’s one lucky kitty who’s found her forever home, and it’s a match made in heaven.
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