Chips Ahoy!

Hi! I'm Chips! Do I look familiar? Maybe it's because I was profiled on the blog a few weeks ago. As you may have heard, our resident reporter cat Prowler was adopted by a wonderful family last week. It was a whirlwind departure and right before he left, he text messaged me to ask me if I'd take over for him as the blog reporter. "Oui, tout à fait!," I replied. (Yes, I speak French.) He gave me a crash-course on how to use the internet so here I am blogging on his behalf.

As my first assignment, I'd like to introduce you to my pal Bentley. He's a suave 1 year old tabby cat who's been here for 3 months. We met over a late lunch on a drizzly spring afternoon. He ordered the Salmon and Egg Soufflé with Pacific Shrimp and Garden Greens. I opted for a Gourmet Beef Entrée with Potatoes and Rice. Over lunch and water, we chatted it up about our backgrounds, the shelter life and how awesome I look in my reporter uniform.

Bentley. Tell me. How did you end up at NAHS?

I have no idea how I ended up at NAHS! One day I was in a warm, snuggly home and then the next thing I remember is wandering around the cold streets of Naperville, looking for my family. Luckily the lovely ladies from Naperville Animal Control took me in and kept me safe and warm. When they felt confident my family wasn't coming for me, they sent me over here to NAHS where I have been meowing for playtime ever since!

Where do you see yourself in 6 months?

Well, I either see myself as an extreme BMX biker and/or skateboarder but if that doesn't happen, I really want to find myself a family to call my own. I'd love a home that I can explore, chase dust bunnies and romp around in. As I'm sure you can tell, I have a lot of energy and I need to find a way to get it all out!

What's the typical "Bentley day" like?

There is no "typical" day in the life of a cat like me! I look for fun and adventure in everything I do. I suppose you can assume that at any given time I'm trying to decide what I can play with, what trouble I can get into, and how I can charm the people around me into not getting mad!

At this point we toasted waters and ordered treats for dessert...

What kind of family are you looking for?

I am looking for a family that can keep up with me! I'll be honest, I'm not a cuddle in your lap and purr kind of kitty, I'm a crawl up your leg and play with your hair kind of guy! I absolutely love to play and explore. I need a family that will appreciate my independence and won't take it personally when I give a little 'love bite' to let you know I'm through with being petted. Any kids in my new home should be a little older, like I said, I prefer to play rough. And I'm awfully picky about being friends with other animals, so I just might do best in a one pet sort of place.

Finally, don't I look awesome in my reporter uniform?
Yes.