Perdita came into the care of Mitchell County Animal Rescue in North Carolina when her owner died. She's an attractive cat, but it didn't take long for the staff to figure out she was anti-social at best, and demon spawn at her worst.
Shelter Director Amber Lowery says 4-year-old Perdita came to the shelter on Christmas Eve like the Grinch and quickly asserted dominance.
“We are animal lovers here and very patient, but we’ve been concerned about her for awhile,” Lowery told McClatchy News.
“I’m looking at her right now, and she’s rolling around in her little bed, looking all sweet and cute, but the minute you try to rub her, she slaps you. We thought she was in pain and took her to the vet and he said: ‘No, this cat is just a jerk’.”
Since then, the shelter has had to warn visitors that Perdita’s shy, kitten-like attempts to draw passersby to her cage are, in fact, a ruse that will end badly.
The Facebook ad offering Perdita for adoption went viral. The shelter is waiving all fees for someone willing to take her. Arm & Hammer has offered free cat litter for a year. Some people recognize Perdita as a kindred spirit- so far, they have received 115 applications. -via Mental Floss