Norman landed on RCR’s radar screen when a kind citizen reached out for help after discovering the handsome stray seeking shelter from the elements in her garage. While she was happy to provide food for him, he was very timid and she couldn’t get close to him but wanted to help him find a better life.

Norman didn’t make it easy for the dedicated volunteer who went to help. His fear had him up in the rafters but she knew this gentle soul was tame and needing love. She knew he wouldn’t need to be trapped. She just had to find a way to reach him in the rafters!

It took several days of trying different tactics to get Norman to safety with ladders, and climbing the beams of the garage to manifest a successful rescue but she prevailed! Norman was soon on his way to a vet clinic for a check-up and neutering.

From there, Norman was placed into foster care and has slowly but surely blossomed into a loving and affectionate cat. While shy at first, Norman benefitted from a patient foster family and slowly gained confidence and began to feel comfortable. He gradually started to play and to seek and enjoy attention, especially head and chin rubs.

Norman has come a long way already and he has all the potential in the world to be a loving cat companion for a lucky adopter. His journey from street stray to beloved house cat was made possible by collaboration between RCR, a kind citizen wanting the best for the stray who found his way to her, and a patient and loving foster home who let Norman settle at his own pace.