Cat lovers are being asked to see past the reserved natures of a trio of homeless cats who have been overlooked by potential adopters.
Cats Protection’s Forth Valley Adoption Centre has been experiencing an incredibly busy year, with cats being admitted for a variety of reasons including the cost of living crisis.
Staff and volunteers work tirelessly to prepare cats for their new lives, and carefully match them with prospective adopters - but sometimes cats take that bit longer to find a new home.
Natasha Russell, senior rehoming and welfare assistant, said: “These three cats may not give off the best first impressions but this is down to them being in an unnatural setting.
“While we do our very best to take care of all the cats while they are with us, a peaceful and loving home would settle their anxiety and allow them to come out of their shells.”
Thirteen-year-old Moo Moo has been having a tough time being in care because of her timid nature, but she is slowly coming out of herself and her carers have reported hearing her purr for the first time since she was admitted.
The black and white lady was being bullied by other cats in her previous home, which has left her shy and anxious. An accident as a kitten resulted in a metal pin in her hip, which requires her to have regular pain medication, which she happily takes.
Natasha said: “Moo Moo has had a difficult time of late, and now she is looking for a home where the owner will be happy for it to be a hands-off relationship, and where there are places for her hide.
“Despite her shy nature she still deserves to find a new family where she can spend her days in a peaceful and calm environment.”
Another mature moggy at the centre is 13-year-old Chee Chee, a pale tortoiseshell who was signed over to Cats Protection after her owner’s health declined, leaving them unable to take care of her.
Despite her age, Chee Chee has no health conditions and enjoys outside adventures, so will need a home away from busy roads.
Although initially hesitant with humans, she has proved that with a little time and patience she is a confident, loving cat who enjoys company. An adult home with no other pets is a requirement to adopt Chee Chee.
Daisy is a seven-year-old tabby who as a kitten had little interaction with humans so is a bit unsure when meeting new people. But once trust is gained she transforms into a playful, chatty cat.
Natasha said: “Daisy is an independent-minded cat who likes attention on her own terms, so an experienced owner who can respect her boundaries is needed.
“Her owner unfortunately had to give her up because she could no longer afford to take care of her. We believe Daisy is being overlooked as she is not a traditional lap cat and is quite anxious, but we believe this is because she does not like being near other cats in the centre. In her previous home she was known to sit on her owner’s lap and was quite affectionate, until she’d had enough.”
The centre will be able to provide all the necessary information on how to settle cats in their new homes, and Cats Protection provides six months free behaviour advice following all adoptions.
To find out more about Moo Moo, Chee Chee or Daisy visit www.cats.org.uk/forthvalley or call 01259 720 555.
