Francis Bean

The story of Frances Bean:
the kitten with big eyes and black fur all over.

Francis Bean spent her first six months living outdoors with her brothers and sisters, foraging for food, and trying to survive the harsh and oftentimes cruel environment of feral living. There was a nice lady who lived in a house nearby where Francis Bean and her siblings roamed. This lady, who has a housecat of her own, used to leave food out for the kittens. One day however, the lady noticed Francis Bean looking very weak and had fallen sick, so she took her to the vet. Francis Bean stayed at the vet for a full week, getting treatment for a mouth infection, and regaining her strength (meanwhile accumulating a pretty big vet bill.)
But it was all worth it because out of this potential disaster emerged an adorable kitten, shy and frightened, but slowly learning what it feels like to be a cat on the other side of the front door.

Because the nice lady who took Bean to the vet and paid her bills has a cat of her own who doesn't do so well with other animals, I decided to foster Francis Bean for as long as I could. The plan was to keep her warm, safe, and recovering while trying to socialize her with my dog and cat so she would be ready for adoption. Afterall, everybody wants a kitten they can play with, right?!

I have had her for almost three weeks now and in two weeks time I will be finishing my contract and leaving my apartment. Ideally, we are looking for someone who will be in Korea for more than a couple of months and has a bigger than average heart who can foster Francis Bean, or better yet, adopt her. What she needs most right now is time and patience.

I was very skeptical about her situation a week ago, but she really has come along, even though it seems like baby steps. During her first three days, she hid away and never came out, even resisting food, she was so scared. But then, slowly, she started showing her presence in my apartment even if I wasn't there to witness it first hand. She uses the litter box and eats her food. She never meows. She hasn't caused any damage to any furniture/wallpaper.

Wondering and worrying if she would ever allow herself to be domesticated, I let her be to do her own thing for the last two weeks. But the other night as I was snuggling with my own pets, I felt a lick on my arm. It was only momentary as she darted away when I turned to see her. But later in the night, she started swatting her paw through my hair when I was asleep.

This is HUGE progress! A week ago I couldn't have imagined her coming to me on her own.

I would like to keep her for the next two weeks at my apartment with my pets because she is doing so well and gaining so much confidence. But she will need a place to go after that and I have such high hopes that with the right owner who can give her patience and show her trust, she will grow into a great cat and pet.

For any questions, please contact me or "the nice lady" at [email protected]. I believe we can assist with litter/food costs.

Cheers!