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Writing this advert feels like an end of an era for our team. It is difficult to know where to even start describing these two absolutely precious cats.
Ginny and Gigi, both 1 year old, came to the rescue as feral cats along with their newborn babies along with over 20 other members of their colony whose entries to us were staggered. They arrived to us riddled with fear of humans and the entire world around them. We watched them mother their babies from a distance and we thought we would be forever loving them from afar. Blood, sweat and tears have gone into these girls rehabilitation and to even part with them is going to be very difficult for our team but they deserve more than life in a cattery. From the very beginning these girls were misunderstood by so many. Labelled as feral, a pain in the arse (this they were) and probably best suited to a farm. But from the very beginning we saw glimmers of hope in their eyes and we knew deep down all they needed was time.
Here we are 5 months later and we can’t believe we can now say these two are ready for a home. It is finally their time to shine. They have mothered so many abandoned kittens and young cats and provided company for so many others in fear in our catteries, for this we thank them. They are now a far cry from the trembling, outdoor living girls they used to be. Both sisters love a soft blanket and a warm bed and they adore being spoilt with lovely treats and cat puzzles. They stick together like glue and one cannot be without the other, so please don’t ask us if they can be homed separately, it would be criminal to split these girls. The black cat in one of the photos is their other sister who they truly have looked after through her birth.
Although these two are now “pets” they are still on their journey to recovery and will require more time in a nice quiet, patient home that understands that the trauma these girl have endured doesn’t just vanish overnight. They now enjoy a very gentle pet and will purr and won’t scramble away from anyone that comes close and they even accept being held by their favourite members of staff. We are 110% sure in the right home they are going to be lap cats, its not going to take a miracle it is just going to take the right person. Both are very easily bribed with food and in a more 1-2-1 environment than they are getting now, we think it will only take a couple of months for them to truly be loving cats.
These guys need an adopter that is experienced with shy cats. They will need a small quiet area to start off in while they build trust with their human (the rescue will help owners set this up and provide any necessary items if needed). Absolutely no young children for these two girls, they really do require a peaceful environment for them to continue to flourish. They have lived with over 30 different cats over the months. They have always been territorial for the first day or two but ALWAYS come round and end up being everyones big sister and friend so households with other very laid back cats are fine and gentle introductions should be made. We would prefer no dogs for these girls just to be safe.
There are a million more words that can be written in this advert. These cats are truly a part of the furniture here at Flori’s Friends. They are kind, soft in nature, stubborn, sassy as hell, hilarious, and judgemental of all. They have endured so much in their short lives and they truly deserve a proper home now and not just a rescue cattery. Adopters MUST have cat flap access (these girls will need to be kept in for a number of months first) and not live near any busy main roads. Catio’s are accepted.
Please get in touch if you can help us find the two more prominent cats at our rescue a place to call home. Both are healthy, neutered, vaccinated, chipped and come with 5 weeks free pet insurance .
Home check and adoption donation apply
