One-year-old Augustine and her kitten were rescued during a Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) operation, but because both were completely tame, we decided to give them a shot at the indoor life! Augustine’s kitten has been adopted, but this super sweet momma is still patiently waiting for her turn. Fun fact about Augustine: she’s a polydactyl, which means she has extra “thumbs.” She’s also an unofficial “Scottish Fold” cat, thanks to both of her crinkle ears. Augustine has a condition called califlower ear. It’s relatively common, especially among stray and feral cats and is caused by scar tissue forms as the ear heals from trauma or possible untreated infection from ear mites. Fortunately Augustine is completely healed and while it may look peculiar, it’s harmless in the long run. Augustine is a friendly girl and purrs for pets. She prefers to keep all four paws on the ground, though, so no carrying around for this girl!
