After posting on Cat Health and Behaviour today I am writing this through tears as I have come to the heartbreaking decision to try and re-home Poppy, the most sweet natured, beautiful, loving, grateful little cat I have had ever had the fortune to come across.
After taking her in as a stray 3 months ago and after trying to integrate her with some degree of success I'm afraid the tables have turned and she is now being 'chased out' effectively by one of my older female cats. I feel like she is being bullied now and she has also started to become scared of my other 3 cats who up to now have not had any issues.
This was the last thing I wanted to do and was very willing to try all the advice given today but after arriving home from work and seeing how unhappy Poppy is in the spare room and how stressed my cats are I feel it is unfair to continue.
So here goes, I promised Poppy I would do my best to find her the home she needs and deserves;
She is approximately 20 months old, white and ginger shorthair. She was spayed 3 months ago after being trapped - previously to this she had given birth to some kittens on some of my land - and has not had the best start in life.
She has not yet been microchipped or vaccinated as she has not been outside but has had some access to a cat proof garden which she enjoys.
She is now fully wormed (it has taken me 3 months to finally get rid of them all) and is flea treated.
She is kind, gentle, trusting and likes people but is nervous in new surroundings and doesn't like noise. She is very playful and energetic and I have bought her a play cube, play tunnel, Catit Rollercoaster Track and a wand toy all of which she loves and will go with her to a new home.
She has Classic tinned food and dry food but has a sensitive tummy sometimes so the sensitive dry foods are best suited to her.
She loves company and attention but as of yet is not a lap cat so somone who is home most of the day would be ideal. She would like a quiet environment with lots of love and she likes to be played with too.
She has been sleeping on my bed at night and likes to be warm but unfortunately that has to end because of the agression shown by my other female cat.
As a result of this she would be better, I feel as an only cat or with a kitten for company. She does not like dogs.
I live in West Yorkshire but will travel a reasonable distance if it is the right home for Poppy. Will also home check etc.
I will try to upload a photo but if anyone would like to know anything more then please email me kate_75@hotmail.co.uk
Thank you and please help her if you can, she deserves so much more than spending her days in a spare room. Thank you xx
