Northport Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Laila, Who Had 'Rough Beginning'

NORTHPORT, NY — Laila, a 1-year-old, is the Northport Cat Rescue Association's Cat of the Week.

She had a rough beginning to life, said Lora Wild, a volunteer with the cat rescue. Laila was found in a body shop. She was dirty and cold, and although still just a kitten herself, she was pregnant.

"Northport cat rescue was called to help this sweet girl, and off to foster care she went to have her babies in safety," Wild said. "She was such a loving and protective mother and had the most beautiful kittens. In foster care Laila proved to everyone that her place is in a warm and loving home. She loves to be pet and snuggle. She has the most gorgeous long and silky fur, and her fluffy tail is as long as she is."

She is currently at Doggie Dons in Northport, where she is a bit confused and nervous, Wild said. But Laila is always welcoming of visitors speaking gently to her.

Laila is spayed, has all her shots, is litter box-trained, micro-chipped and FELV/FIV negative.

The cat rescue will be having a tag sale and adoption event this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, at 532 5th St., East Northport, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to NCRA.

"Come on down and shop for your hidden treasures and possibly meet your new fur-ever friends, including two of Laila’s kittens, Ben and Jerry.

If you are interested in meeting Laila, you may head to the Northport Cat Rescue website and fill out an application to let them know you would like to meet her, her kittens, or any of the rescue's other wonderful kittens and cats. Or you can call NCRA at 631-606-2631 or email info@northportcatrescue.org.