Rosie-Gul Found A Home, Then Lost It Again: Northport Kitty Of The Week

NORTHPORT, NY — Rosie-Gul had finally found another home after losing her original person and the place she knew. Now, the 4-year-old cat is looking for a family again.

Northport Cat Rescue Association said Rosie-Gul was adopted after coming into its care, but her new family decided to return her because an elderly relative lived in the household and the family was concerned about the risk of an accidental scratch.

“We truly thought Rosie-Gul’s story had finally gotten its happy ending,” the rescue said. “Rosie-Gul had a family again. She was loved. She had a home.”

The decision to return her was not prompted by a reported scratching incident, according to the rescue’s account. The family was concerned that a scratch might occur during ordinary play.

“Rosie-Gul loves to play,” NCRA said. “And like any cat, there is always a chance that during play, a nail might accidentally catch you.”

The rescue emphasized that Rosie-Gul was returned because of the household’s concern, not because she had stopped being affectionate or had done something wrong.

“That doesn’t make Rosie-Gul a bad cat,” NCRA said. “It makes her a cat.”

It is the latest change for a cat who had already lost a person and a home before arriving at the rescue.

Rosie-Gul originally lived in a home with two roommates and belonged to one of them. When her person moved out, she was left behind. The remaining roommate later planned to move into her mother’s home and could not bring Rosie-Gul, so she contacted Northport Cat Rescue Association.

The rescue took Rosie-Gul in, and she eventually found another family.

“We thought she would never have to lose one again,” NCRA said.

Now, volunteers hope to find her a cat-savvy adopter — someone who understands feline behavior, respects a cat’s boundaries and will accept Rosie-Gul’s personality.

She is sweet, affectionate and playful, according to the rescue. She enjoys companionship and sitting by a window to watch the world outside.

Rosie-Gul has gotten along with other cats and could live with a compatible feline companion, NCRA said. She could also be happy as the only cat in a home.

The rescue hopes her next adopter will understand that sharing a home with a cat means accepting the whole animal, including her playfulness, independence and claws.

“We want someone who understands that loving a cat means loving the whole cat — the affection, the playfulness, the personality, the independence and, yes, the claws,” NCRA said.

Rosie-Gul’s name carries special meaning for the rescue. When she first arrived, volunteers learned that Gül means “rose” in Turkish and began calling her Rosie-Gul.

“Our beautiful little rose,” the rescue said.

But after losing her original person, her first home and now her adoptive home, volunteers hope she will not have to start over again.

“This little rose has been uprooted enough,” NCRA said.

Rosie-Gul is spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped and litter box trained. She has tested negative for FeLV and FIV.

Those interested in adopting Rosie-Gul can complete an application at northportcatrescue.org
. For more information, call 631-606-2631 or email info@northportcatrescue.org.

“Rosie-Gul doesn’t need someone looking for a perfect cat,” the rescue said. “She needs someone who thinks she is perfect just the way she is.”