Daphne is a special kitten. However, in the shelter, it’s hard to feel special. It’s even harder for nine-month-old Daphne to feel like a kitten. The itty-bitty kittens running around make people forget that Daphne’s a kitten, too. They don’t notice how vulnerable she is, just like they don’t notice that she’s rare.

Most yellow cats, 75%, are male. A little gold and white girl is special. Once, in a disappeared time and place, Daphne felt special. However, Daphne has gotten used to being overlooked, as people hurry to the palm-sized kittens. The 14-carat, spayed girl stays aloof now. Daphne seldom tries to attract anyone’s attention.

But Daphne isn’t grown up. She still deserves to be treated and appreciated like the kitten she is.

Click here to see a current list of animals held at the Grant County Animal Shelter.