It was a warm, sunny afternoon on July 14, 2017 when one of our volunteers was just leaving and noticed a very large box just inside the front door. There were 4 kittens inside, only about 7 weeks old but in good shape and had obviously been handled by people.
Stevie was quite cautious and a little on the shy side. He seemed to be a tad bit larger than the other kittens and that became more evident as time went by. He grew and grew and grew! All of a sudden he was at least twice as big as all the others, but still remains “the gentle giant”. He continues to linger on the very shy side. It may take a little patience in getting to know him and to have him trust you. He would do well in a home of his own with no other pets to distract him. If you can catch him snoozing and pet him, he will purr to show his contentment and appreciation but has not yet the confidence to initiate interaction with anyone. Although not overly social, in his own home we believe he would come out of his shell.
Cute as a button with such little black spots on his nose Stevie will steal your heart. You will find he is a man of few words but his eyes say it all.
UPDATE: At the beginning of 2025 Steve was diagnosed with gum disease. During his lengthy stay at the SPCA he didn't display any issues with his teeth until late in 2024. Steve had to have all of his teeth removed. He has recuperated very well and even seems a little more social and settled. If you quietly and gently approach Steve he now enjoys some attention and petting especially a good rub around his ears. Stevie is back on dry kibble now that his gums have healed but definitely enjoys some treats or a bit of canned food as a dessert.
