Tom

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Tom is a handsome young boy, estimated to be between 1 and 2 years old, who is looking for a loving home where he can truly settle and shine. At first glance, Tom may appear to be a cool, independent cat. This is largely a marketing strategy. In reality, he’s quite a softie who enjoys settling on a lap for gentle fusses and producing a purr so subtle that you feel the vibrations rather than hear them. Being a young cat, Tom also has a playful side and dedicates much of his time to his chosen career: hunting fluffy pompoms. He will chase them, pounce on them and launch himself through the air to catch them with impressive athleticism. On several occasions he has even returned them to his fosterer, leading us to believe he may be attempting to play fetch. We’re not entirely sure whether this is a learned skill or simply a happy coincidence – the evidence is inconclusive, but Tom would like credit for the effort. Tom is a bright and intelligent cat who enjoys his food and quickly mastered using a feeder ball. He has developed an effective system for reminding his fosterer about mealtimes. This involves sitting beside his food bowl and staring meaningfully until she realises that he has, in fact, not eaten for at least seven minutes and is therefore clearly wasting away. Although Tom has lived with other cats before, he feels that sharing attention is an unnecessary inconvenience. He would much prefer to be the sole recipient of admiration, affection and compliments about how handsome he is. We feel Tom would be happiest in a quieter home where he can settle at his own pace. Older, cat-savvy children who understand when he wants attention—and when he’s busy with important pompom business—would be fine. Once fully settled into his new home, he would appreciate access to safe outdoor space, allowing him to explore and enjoy the best of both worlds. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings.

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