Stapeley Grange Cattery

It's there in black and white: older cats desperately needing homes

Three cats at Stapeley Grange are being overlooked in favour of their more colourful, younger counterparts.

Black cats Tilly and Bernard and black-and-white cat Jester are among the longest staying residents at RSPCA Stapeley Grange. All three of them arrived separately at Stapeley Grange after their owners died, and they are now looking for a new home where they can have a peaceful retirement.

Lee Stewart, manager at Stapeley Grange, said: “These three cats have all sadly lost their owners and are ready to be welcomed into a new family. Unfortunately, our long-stay cats tend to be the older, black or black-and-white cats which appear to be left behind, with adopters choosing younger and more colourful cats and kittens.

 

“Our team makes every effort to promote them with our visitors and we even put them at the front of the cattery so that every visitor seems them first. We are hoping for ‘love at first sight’ but sadly it just isn't easy to get homes for these lovable cats."

 

 

As the cats are older (Tilly is 11, Bernard is 10 and Jester is 13) ideally they would be rehomed in households without children.

Lee said: “Tilly is so loyal and is looking for a quiet life. In return for a home without noisy children, she promises to give lots of affection.

“Bernard is a youthful 10-year-old who loves nothing more than a warm knee to sit on.

“And Jester is longing to have the individual attention and fuss he used to get from his previous owner. We know for a fact that he will repay the kindness of his new owner ten times over.”

If you're interested in offering homes to Tilly, Bernard or Jester please call 0300 123 0722 or email stapeleycattery@rspca.org.uk.

 

 

If you'd like to help RSPCA Stapeley Grange with a donation of just £3, simply text RSPCA2 to 70007. Texts cost £3 plus standard network rate.