Meet Benji, one of the younger residents of Cookie’s Place! He came to us as a tiny kitten but has really grown up and is becoming quite the handsome young guy! He started out, like most kittens, as a real live wire and used to chase Titus all over the room – but as he has matured he’s also developed a very affectionate side. And probably from watching Diamond, he likes to jump on your shoulders and ride around the room perched next to your head.

At Austin’s Town Lake Animal Center Benji didn’t have any playmates – or any future at all, for that matter. A kitten with feline leukemia has very few prospects, which is why Shadow Cats takes them in whenever we possibly can. At the sanctuary Benji won’t even know he’s different – he’ll be surrounded by lots of other cats who’ll play with him and show him the ropes, and will have a safe and fun environment to live in, complete with an outdoor deck. And, of course, lots of volunteers to pet him…if they can get him to sit still!