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Sheldon

Needs settling in
  • Scottish Fold
  • 15 years and 4 months
  • Male
  • Admitted December 2025
  • Ref: 129619
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Support and Health

Do I have any medical conditions?

Existing conditions

Sheldon has historic and current medical concerns, namely a low grade heart murmur and history of anaemia and vaccine reaction, that will require consideration before this pet 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. 

Who I can live with

Can I live with dogs?

No

Can I live with cats?

No

Can I live with small pets?

Yes

Additional information

Sheldon would prefer to be the only pet in the home. He could live with small pets as long as they are housed separately and securely.

Family and environment

What kind of family am I looking for?

Sheldon will need a calm and quiet family that will respect his boundaries and take time to get to know him, on his terms – as he’s a lovely boy once he’s confident around you. He would preferably go to a household that doesn’t have children younger than 13.

What type of environment would suit me?

Sheldon will need full-roam of house and will require outdoor access once settled. He is best suited to a home with a quiet back garden located in a low traffic area.

About Sheldon

Sheldon came in through no fault of his own, from a loving home that could no longer meet his needs. He’s a senior chap who’s looking for the right home to spend his retirement years. He’s a sweet, older gentleman once he gets to know you. He likes people that can respect his boundaries and his personal space. He enjoys gentle head rubs but also appreciates his own company at times. So will need a family that has children over the age of 13 that can give him the quiet home he deserves.

Things to note

Sheldon has been placed in a foster home due to his nervous disposition and will be allocated a temporary unit at the centre on the day of book-out. Unfamiliar environments can be particularly stressful for nervous cats, therefore in order to safeguard its welfare and to promote positive interactions between you and your pet, it will not be possible to meet this cat prior to rehoming. Videos and photographs will be available to give you the opportunity to view the cat’s behaviour in a familiar setting and help you make a decision.

Breeds like this Scottish fold have extreme conformation, meaning that their body features are exaggerated. This includes having floppy ears

Why these features can be a problem? 

These characteristics can negatively affect their health and welfare. For example, cats with floppy ears can develop painful joint disease. Whilst not every cat will suffer these problems, it’s important to stop and think before adopting or buying one. 

Due to these health issues regularly affecting certain breeds, you may face higher insurance and veterinary costs even if your pet is unaffected.   

See here for more information Scottish Fold osteochondrodysplasia – International Cat Care

 What to do before getting one 

If you’re thinking about welcoming this type of cat to your family, we recommend you do your homework to ensure you’re prepared.  

If you are rehoming from a charity like Woodgreen, our veterinary team always give all pets a health check and you will be told about any health problems we identify. Our expert team will be happy to talk to you if you have any questions about the care Sheldon might need. 

Interested in adopting me?

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