Mittens
- Domestic Short Hair
- 9 years 7 months
- Female
- Admitted January 2025
- Ref: 108151
Support and Health
Do I have any medical conditions?
Mittens has historic and recurring medical concerns, namely surgery for luxating patella’s on both hind legs and cystitis, that will require consideration before she is rehomed. Our rehoming team will be able to give you further information if you apply to rehome this pet and you are a successful match. We would also advise that any medical concern, be that historic or ongoing, is discussed with your own vet prior to any book out appointment.
Due to the nature of the medical concern, a vet call with one of our onsite vets will be required before the pet goes home.
Who I can live with
Can I live with dogs?
Can I live with cats?
Can I live with small pets?
Additional information
Small animals are okay if securely housed. Mittens does not get along with other cats so wouldn’t be able to live with any, and we think she would be best in a home without dogs as she can be quite territorial.
Family and environment
What kind of family am I looking for?
Mittens is sometimes shy at first but once settled she’s very friendly and sweet. She would be happy to live with adults and children over the age of 13 years. She also prefers not to be picked up so this should be avoided
What type of environment would suit me?
Mittens would need both indoor and outdoor access. She is cat-flap trained already. Moderate traffic is fine as she’s used to seeing some cars around.
About Mittens
Mittens is a friendly, company loving, fuss pot. She loves being round people and getting head rubs and she loves to run up to staff to try and convince us to stop what we’re doing and give her as much attentions as she wants (it often works too, as we can’t say no to that face, she’s just too cute). She can initially by shy and she struggles with big changes and upheavals, they leave her too unsettled to properly eat, and she can only be coaxed into eating with the very tastiest of cat foods, and having company to make her feel safe while her head is in the bowl. Once she is sure she is safe in a new environment, she goes back to eating normally, and her true, human loving side comes out. Being creature of comfort, she also enjoys warm snuggly beds and cosy places to sleep.
Things to note
Mittens is currently living in a foster home and will be allocated a temporary unit at the centre on the day of book-out. Most cats find unfamiliar environments quite stressful and this can affect their behaviour in the cattery, meaning that you might not be able to observe what the cat’s temperament is typically like in a familiar setting. If you would like to meet this cat prior to rehoming, as a minimum you will be able to see the cat, but this may be the extent of the interaction depending on the cat’s response to the new environment.’
Interested in adopting me?
Ready to get started? We always start with our pets’ individual needs, which is why we need to find out a bit more about you first.