Ever heard of a “torbie”? Neither had we, until now. Meet Birdie – a sweet and gentle two-year-old cat who has been in the BC SPCA’s care since February.
“Torbie is short for tortoiseshell-tabby,” according to Wikipedia. “When you add tabby stripes, a tortie [cat] becomes a torbie.”
With striking orange and white features, beautiful Birdie fits the description perfectly. According to staff at the SPCA’s Vancouver branch, she came from Canada’s north where she lived with other cats. As such, she could be adopted into a home with one or two other calm and gently felines or, alternatively, be perfectly content living on her own.
Shy at first, Birdie is looking for a calm and patient adopter who can teach her to trust humans – the reward, promises her current foster, is plenty of cuddles.
“Birdie would suit a calm adult-only home, though she is not suitable for those with dogs or children,” say staff members at the SPCA, adding that her foster has found her to be a “real gentle and cuddly lady.”
Interested in adopting Birdie? Contact the BC SPCA Vancouver Branch by phone at 604-879-7721 or email vancouver@spca.bc.ca.
