When they were new at the shelter (center photo and center top photo), Yogurt and Matilda were devastated.
But they proved to be gentle affectionate little cats (flanking photos).
Yogurt and Matilda had always lived a quiet, indoor life with an older couple. Four years ago, they lost one person and lived with the elderly lady alone. Then she went permanently into care so the two cats lost both their last person and their home. We were told that they're extremely shy. They probably scurried under the bed when visitors arrived. Newly arrived at the shelter, they huddled together motionless and stared out with apprehensive, mistrustful faces. It seemed as though they were waiting out a painful spell that they hoped would end. Their innocence protected them. By the time they would have realized they'd never again go home and be reunited with their person, they had started to adjust to the shelter and recognize us a bit. They gradually relaxed their guard and came forward to ask us for the affection and reassurance they craved. Yogurt was the first to trust us but Matilda proved to be the most affectionate. She greets us eagerly and begs us to stay with an outstretched paw that reaches for our arms. They are both sweet, quiet cats but at ten years of age, their chances of adoption are low. They're sisters and need each other. However, few people want a pair of older cats. So we will be their family and hope their lucky day comes when somebody wants them again.
