From injured on the streets to happy at home
Dec 13, 2021
When three-year-old Jinx (formerly Kaleena) was found as a stray, she was suffering from painful, infected puncture wounds on her hips and at the base of her tail. Thankfully, our veterinary team was able to repair her wounds in the advanced surgical suites of our full-service Medical Center.
After a week of careful monitoring and healing, Jinx moved on to the PAWS Chicago Lincoln Park Adoption Center where it took just one day for her to find a loving home with Himani Thakkar!
What were your first few days with Jinx like?
Jinx has been very sweet from the moment I saw her at the shelter. She let me pet her and she leaned in even more to rub her face on my hand. She stole my heart with her beautiful eyes. Once I adopted her, she would gently sit next to me and sleep on my bed next to me. I was very surprised by how comfortable she was around me. She wasn't very active in the beginning, but now she can't stop playing.
What are Jinx’s favorite activities?
She loves to chase her wand toy and often brings it to me meowing because she wants to play. She also has a part-time job watching over the neighborhood for what we call ‘international super spy squirrels’ and scaring them away. She also likes to make guest appearances in my work meetings, because she has plenty of good ideas to share.
What does Jinx do that makes you laugh?
She has an obsession with plastic bags, and brings them to me to share. She yells for attention so that I can appreciate the gift she so tirelessly acquired from a closed cabinet.
What do you love most about having Jinx as part of your family?
She has a very sweet personality with a little bit of sass—just like her mom! She is very affectionate and never leaves my side. I joke with my roommates that she is a dog in a cat's body because she always runs to see whenever someone's at the door, even if she is sleeping. I feel incredibly lucky and very grateful to have her as my companion.
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