WALNUT

Meet Walnut – A Young Survivor Beginning a New Chapter

Walnut is a beautiful young female from the well‑known Lumberyard colony, a place where many generations of feral cats have lived, survived, and watched over each other. We believe her mother may be Mahogany. Walnut grew up surrounded by her family, learning the rhythms of outdoor life and relying on the familiar comfort of her colony.

As the weather began to turn cold, Walnut and many of her relatives were finally rescued together—safe at last from the long, harsh winter ahead. Though life outside was all they had ever known, the Lumberyard cats were supported for years by kind people who fed them and offered makeshift shelter. Because of this compassion, Walnut arrives not completely unfamiliar with humans, even though she is still very much a feral girl at heart.

Walnut is now beginning her transition into a safer, more stable life. She’s cautious, observant, and unsure of this new world—but she’s also resilient, intelligent, and quietly curious. With her family beside her, she’s taking her first steps toward feeling secure indoors, learning at her own pace that she no longer has to fend for herself.

Walnut is not yet ready for adoption,

but she is exactly where she needs to be right now—warm, safe, and surrounded by people who care deeply about her future.

As she continues to decompress, gain confidence, and adjust to human presence, we’ll learn more about who Walnut truly is beneath her feral exterior. And one day, when she’s ready, she may blossom in ways none of us can predict.

For now, we’re simply grateful she is safe, supported, and beginning her journey toward trust.