I'm cross posting this from Catchat.
I haven't been on the forum for a while, but those who remember me will probably appreciate that I wouldn't be doing this unless there was a VERY good reason.
I don't want to go into the specifics on a public forum because I want the focus to be entirely on getting Beau a new, safe and loving home and not get bogged down with well intentioned messages. I hope you'll understand.
This is quite simply the hardest thing I've ever had to do, but I'm determined to ensure that Beau's welfare is taken care of before my situation gets any worse.
I've given my login details for the forum and email to my sister in law, so if I'm unable to post she has my full authority to make decisions on my behalf.
I hope someone can help me find Beau a safe, loving new forever home.
BEAU
Beau is a full pedigree British Shorthair tabby who's been with me since kittenhood. He's 9 years of age, built like a lion, gentle as a lamb (unless it involves anything that's small, furry and happens to go squeak) and can hold his own when it comes to being mischievous and nosy.
He loves the outdoors and has spent most of his life in rural areas. As he's not the most road savvy it's imperative he's not rehomed anywhere near a main or busy road.
His other love is checking out anything protected by a door. So if you're the kind of person who likes backup when opening cupboard doors, he's your man.
He'll also spend as much time as possible lying on his back whilst you give him a thoroughly intensive tummy scratch. This is a major part of his day and as far as he's concerned is non-negotiable.
He's not a lap cat as such, which is probably a good thing as your legs would ache after a while, but he does like to lie next to you and wrap his paws around your arm. This is particuarly useful if you need to practice your one handed book/newspaper/magazine reading skills!
His other party trick is waiting for visitors to settle, then he'll sit in the middle of the room and begin his personal hygene routine. It's a real icebreaker!
He is not a fussy eater by any stretch of the imagination and you'll never be guilty of forgetting a meal time as he'll wander from room to room announcing to anyone who'll listen that you obviously wish starvation upon him.
He has always had the use of a cat flap, but once he's had his final meal of the day the flap is locked and he stays in for the night. He is also used to having a litter tray.
He is in tip-top health and is regularly de-flead and wormed and is of course neutered. He doesn't like collars and has ended up with a couple caught in his mouth whilst attempting to get them off. He is however microchipped.
Beau is tolerant of other cats but prefers his own company. He wouldn't be happy with a dog in the household either. Although he'd be ok with older children, younger children would not be his cup of tea.
Ideally, the best kind of home for Beau would be rural/semi-rural, no other pets and no young children. And preferably, a home with cupboards where he can practice his SAS hostage rescue skills!
I will travel anywhere in the country if it means finding the right home for Beau.
If you can help, or know anyone who can, please, please let me know.
Thank you
Dave
