Age: Approximately 10 years old
Sex: Male
Breed: DSH
Colour: Black
Reason In: Owner died. I cannot be rehomed to the area of Bere Alston
Can I live with Dogs?
No - I prefer to not live with dogs
Can I live with Cats?
No - I prefer to not live with cats
Can I live with Children?
No - I would like to live with adults only
Please don’t be put off by my name or condition, I am a sweet yet misunderstood soul at heart and I was a little angry when I first arrived, I made that quite clear. It took me a few days to start settling in, as I am just very frightened and confused since my owner sadly passed away. This is why I am here and I hope in time as my heart starts to heal, I can start to be the cat I once was.
I am looking for an experienced cat owner who will just let me be, someone that will be ok with me needing my own space until I am ready to start learning to love and trust again. As you can see from the pictures below, I am being very brave. I love my food and treats and this will be the way to win me over. I will still let the orange people here know if they get a little too close, or move too quickly for my liking with a big hiss and my ears flat back. I do have a wonky ear though, but I think this adds character to my already handsome face! The orange people here now stroke me gently as I am starting to trust them (don’t tell them but I am partial to a cheek scratch! I try to purr quietly in the hope they don’t notice!). I am currently getting treatment from the nice vets here for my teeth and I am starting to feel better already.
As I was unneutered previously I got into a few squabbles with other cats. This may be how I caught FIV, an immunodeficiency virus. Although this may cause me to be more sensitive to illness, FIV positive cats can live long and happy lives with the right care, so please don’t let this put you off. Because of this, I will need to be the only cat in your home and kept indoors to prevent me from passing this onto other cats. If you have a secure catio for me to sunbathe in that would be a bonus!
More importantly, I am looking for an patient, understanding person with a quiet home who can see the potential in a cat like me. Please complete an application form, I am big bruiser with a hidden soft side.
Martin meaning: God of war