I’m a sweet girl but can be a bit shy at first. It doesn’t take long for me to familiarise myself with new people and I soon will be demanding attention from you, sometimes giving you a little nip to get it (but I don’t mean any harm!). I don’t like other cats although I have lived with a dog before which I got on fine with. Because of my stressful experience, unless the dog was extremely docile and used to cats, I would prefer to rule to roost and be the only animal in the household.

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Although I’m pretty laid back, I can get a bit startled with loud noises and over excited children!  I would therefore like to live in a peaceful and loving adult household so I can chill out and relax the afternoons away.

I don’t go out much since my accident as it’s left me feeling a bit under confident. I would like a small garden to relax in, but not near a road as I don’t want to encounter any cars ever again!

If you think you can offer me a loving, fully-committed, lifetime home or would like to know more about me, please contact The Mayhew Animal Home or visit during viewing times.

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I like to give the impression that I’m a bit of a loner and it’s true that I’m happy in my own company, but I recently spent time on foster care with a quiet, laid back couple and – just between you and me – I enjoyed the experience! They knew how to approach me – nice and calmly – and soon found out that I can’t resist a little stoke on the forehead.

Before I knew it, I’d forgotten all about my wariness of humans and found myself sleeping on their bed, investigating the place and generally feeling very much at home. I’d love to find myself another nice and peaceful household to live in, one without any children or other animals, as I like to be friends with others but only on my own terms.

I’ve got special needs compared to other cats as I’m FIV positive. This doesn’t mean that I’m sick all the time, I’m just a little more vulnerable to infection than my fellow felines. I would like a new home where I can go outside but would also be happy with a patio or roof terrace.

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(Cheeky pictured left – Tufty pictured right)

My sister is really sweet, but she’s very nervous. When she meets someone new she shies away and meows with a trembling little voice – even if she knows I’m around to protect her! It takes her no time at all to come round, though, when coaxed with a gentle stroke under the chin.

I, on the other hand, will happily let you approach and offer up some loving, and if I’m really enjoying it I’ll even venture out of my bed to show you plenty of love back! Since being at the Mayhew I’ve been given special food, which helps my liver, and we’ve both been to the dentist, which we didn’t like at all!

We’re simple and gentle felines who love nothing more than to cosy up in a warm spot and while away the hours. We’d make a very calming and warm addition to a quiet and peaceful household. We’re used to having a garden, but don’t use it often so a small outdoor space would be fine for us.

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Alice is in good health although she does have a heart-murmur but seems to cope with it well and does not require medical treatment for it. Due to her reserved nature she’ll require a nice and quiet household where she can spend her days relaxing and receive some gentle care and affection.

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She’s an energetic cat with a very playful personality who loves to stalk and chase a toy; she’ll require an equally energetic owner, but also one who can keep her excitement under control! Tinks has been known to display a bit of hissing and growling, and was brought to the Mayhew by her previous owner because she was afraid of the family’s new baby, so she’ll need to be re-homed in an environment without any young children.

Despite living with both cats and dogs in her previous home, she has shown a great disliking to them and would therefore need to be re-homed to a home without existing pets.

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She can be unpredictable and although she does seem curious around humans, this can sometimes turn into fear and she may lash out. She has however, shown great improvement since she’s been with us and can be very affectionate on her own terms. Smokey is going to need a calm environment and a very patient owner who is willing to work with her and help her learn to trust people.

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In her previous home Aimee lived with other cats, although Aimee was known to be rather bossy towards the other cats. Since becoming blind and, therefore, being more vulnerable and cautious, we feel Aimee would be better going to a single-cat household. Aimee would need to go to a new home where someone will be around for the majority of the day to keep her company.

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Busea loved to be out and about in her previous home and will, therefore, need to go to a home where she has constant access to the outdoors where she can come and go as she pleases. Busea wouldn’t be suitable in a family environment but would be best suited to someone who can appreciate and respect her independence.

Busea is becoming more and more affectionate and demanding of attention, although she can be tempremental at times, she is proving to be a very loving cat. Busea has shown a great disliking towards other cats therefore would need to go to a home without any existing cats and where there are few/no neighbouring cats.

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When she is startled or something in particular has scared her she has a habit of toileting, so her new owners will need to be prepared to work through this issue with her. Bella has lived with other cats in the past and often relied on them for confidence. Therefore, ideally, she will go to a new home with existing cats.

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Sabina is a very friendly feline who loves attention … especially when there is food around. However, this is on her own terms and she can be temperamental at times. Sabrina would need to go to an adult home where her independent nature can be appreciated.

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Since her arrival it has become clear that she is not feral, but understandably scared. Despite this, she is slowly settling into her new environment and gaining confidence.

Although Tuppence is nervous when first approached, she responds well in a quiet environment and enjoys being stroked and made a fuss of. She will therefore need a quiet environment where she can get the TLC she needs.

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He is a sweet boy who tends to shy away from visitors, running away from anyone approaching, but he will also cry for attention and enjoys the attention when you are with him. He would need a patient individual to help build his confidence and trust to enable his character to bloom.

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Sprite was understandably very nervous when he arrived at the home, suffering from cystitis as a result of the stress. He would barely move from his bed because of his lack of confidence and would shy away from any visitors.

Sprite is currently in a foster home and has already shown a huge improvement. Sprite has learnt to relax in human company and is starting to enjoy the affection given to him and especially likes having his tummy stroked. He’s proving to be a very active and playful cat, catching and playing with balls that are thrown to him.

Sprite has made a huge improvement in a home environment and is in desperate need of a patient and loving home where he will receive the TLC he needs to continue to gain confidence.

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Kiwi has since been allowed to roam around the Home and has become a completely different cat. Kiwi has become tolerant of other cats and enjoys playing with anything he can find in our staffroom here at the Mayhew. Kiwi can be very loving and demanding of attention when he wants but being the independent feline that he is, this is on his own terms and he will let you know when he has had enough.

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