Meet Sparrow, the latest in a line of Egyptian goddesses. We think she looks like a rough stone with beautiful emeralds for eyes, obsidian toe beans, a boopable onyx nose, and little sprinklings of gold dust scattered throughout her fur.

But her beauty belies an important detail: this girl has tortitude.

She spent her first couple of months fending for herself on the streets of Burbank, but over her time in foster care she’s come around to appreciate the finer creature comforts of a home like warm blankets and perches to look down upon her devoted subjects. But sudden movements still startle her. And she might not always be in the mood for cuddles or thrilled being picked up (again, that tortitude). But once she lets her guard down, you’ll find she has a real strong purr and settles into pets.

Because of this, Sparrow will need to find the right furever family. A family with experience handling tortitude, and a budget for churus or any treat in tube form. (She’s highly treat-motivated!) We don’t think she would do well with young children, as she is still shy and startles easily. She gets along with the resident cats and watches them interact with humans. She learned and copied many of their behaviors such as rubbing up against our leg for treats, and meowing during mealtimes, so a friend will help her continue to develop into an even sweeter kitten. But, most importantly, she needs a family that enjoys spoiling her like the goddess she is.

If her tortitude matches your lifestyle, and you would like to learn more about our little Sparrow, please contact her foster mom, Mayra, at kittehkaos2020@gmail.com. With your inquiry, please include some information about your household, experience, and other pets, as well as any questions you might have for us.

For more information about this animal, call:
Burbank Animal Shelter at (818) 238-3340