Meet Mayhem – Our Timid 4-Year-Old Black & White Girl Looking for a Patient, Understanding Home
Mayhem is a beautiful 4-year-old black and white cat who is finding cattery life very challenging. The busy, unfamiliar environment can feel overwhelming for her, and as a result she can be very timid and unsure.
Contradictory to her name, Mayhem needs a calm, patient home where she can be given plenty of time and space to build trust at her own pace. She can feel conflicted around touch – part of her wants comfort, but fear can sometimes take over – so it’s important that her future family understands feline body language and is happy to let her set the boundaries.
With consistency, kindness, and no pressure, Mayhem has the potential to come out of her shell. We have no doubt Mayhem is an affectionate girl as she has already shown us that side to her but she needs time to express that side of herself. She will need an adopter who can accept her as she is now and allow her confidence to grow naturally.
Mayhem would be best suited to a quiet, low-traffic household with no young children, ideally with adults or older teens who understand nervous cats. She enjoys having her own safe spaces and would benefit from a predictable routine and gentle handling only when she invites it.
Once she feels secure and settled, Mayhem may also appreciate safe outdoor access to explore in her own time.
If you have the patience, empathy, and experience to help a shy cat learn that the world can be a kind place, Mayhem could blossom into a deeply rewarding companion.
Please complete the Perfect Match form below to register your interest in Mayhem.
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