*Mimosa

About *Mimosa

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Sex

Female

Age

Adult

Size

Small

Location

Forest, VA

Adoption fee

$75

Set and collected by Central Virginia Regional Rescue, not Everybarn.

From Central Virginia Regional Rescue

Mimosa’s story began in the most unexpected way — she came into our care as a TNR kitty, and while safely in a trap awaiting her spay appointment, she surprised everyone by giving birth to a litter of tiny, bright-orange kittens. In that moment, we saw exactly who Mimosa truly is: a gentle, devoted mama with the softest heart. As her kittens grew, we learned something else about Mimosa — she wasn’t meant to return to outdoor life. She was suffering from severe allergies that caused painful skin infections, nonstop scratching, and constant discomfort, along with asthma that made breathing a daily struggle. With the safety of indoor life, loving medical care, a special diet, and medication, her transformation has been nothing short of miraculous. Her skin healed, her coat softened, and her eyes began to shine again. Mimosa will always have asthma, but it doesn’t define her. What defines her is her quiet sweetness, her gentle affection, and the way she leans into love once she knows she’s safe. She’s a shy girl at first, but when she trusts you, she offers the most tender companionship — soft purrs, slow blinks, and a presence that feels like peace. While in foster care, she has…

In the rescue's own words, as they published it.

How adopting *Mimosa works

Central Virginia Regional Rescue decides every adoption: its application, its fee, its home check and its timing. Everybarn only shows this animal on the rescue's behalf, takes no payment and passes no messages.