07/30/2026
Meet Blinky. He's a one-year-old domestic longhair with a favorite hiding spot, several safe napping ledges, and a purr he's only recently started sharing.
When Blinky first arrived, he wanted nothing to do with the open room. He'd tuck himself behind or under whatever furniture was closest and wait things out. Lately, though, he's been braver. He'll lounge out in the open now, and if you sit with him and offer a few slow pets, he'll purr right back at you.
He's still working on his confidence, and that's completely fine by us. Blinky would do best in a calm, quieter home with a few good hiding spots he can retreat to when the world feels like a lot. He's good with kids, good with cats, and good with dogs, so the household part is easy. The pace of the home is what matters most for him.
If you met his brother Dewey in one of our earlier posts, you'll notice the two couldn't be more different. Dewey runs the room. Blinky watches it from a comfortable distance and warms up in his own time. Both are wonderful. Blinky just needs someone patient enough to let him show it.
Ready to meet Blinky? Apply here: www.chemungspca.org/adopt
