Milwaukee Record is working in partnership with Urban Cat Coalition to help find loving homes for area cats. Each week, we—with generous sponsorship from Skilos, A Family Pet Store—plan to highlight a feline friend that’s currently up for adoption by naming it “Milwaukee Record’s Cat Of The Week.” This week: the smart, stunning, and somewhat shy Buttons.

Buttons is a stunning beauty with golden eyes. Her rescue story begins in a barn, where life taught her to be cautious, independent, and a little bit sassy. When she first arrived in foster care, she was scared and sporting enough mats to knit a sweater. But once she discovered regular meals, playtime, and treats, she quickly realized humans might not be so bad.

She has since traded survival mode for self care. Not only did she patiently groom out every last mat herself, but she now keeps her coat looking silky and luxurious. She’s put a lot of effort into her beauty routine.

Buttons is still learning that people are safe. She’ll happily climb into a lap for treats, but lounging there for a long nap is a level of vulnerability she’s still not sold on. She appreciates gentle attention, consistency, and snacks. Especially snacks.

This lovable lady is incredibly smart. She’s a clicker-training star who already knows several tricks and picks up new skills faster than you can open a treat bag. If you’ve ever wanted a cat who’s a tiny overachiever, Buttons is your girl. She also gets along wonderfully with other cats and enjoys playing with her feline friends. Having confident cat companions may help her continue building trust and learning that the world is a pretty safe place after all.

Buttons is looking for a patient, understanding person who finds joy in earning a shy cat’s trust one small victory at a time. When Buttons finally decides you’re one of her people…that’s not a prize everyone gets.

About

Coat length 
Long

House-trained 
Yes

Characteristics
Friendly, Gentle, Playful, Quiet, Smart, Loyal, Curious

Health 
Vaccinations up to date, spayed

Good in a home with
Other cats

Prefers a home without
Children (status with dogs and other animals is unknown)

DOB
9/23/24

Urban Cat Coalition Policies

All cats are altered, microchipped, dewormed and given age appropriate vaccinations. PLEASE NOTE: We do not have a physical shelter, therefore all our cats reside in foster homes. We do require a completed application prior to setting up a Meet & Greet in a foster home. Complete an application today! Si necesitas ayuda en Español, por favor contáctenos a [email protected]. If cats are listed, consider them available. Please do not email or call us asking if they are still available. Visit our website for additional information about our organization, adoption policies and adoption fees.