The Peterborough Telegraph is running regular spotlights on cats that need new homes to support the work of animal charities in the Peterborough area.
The Peterborough and District Branch of the RSPCA do so much to rescue, nurture and subsequently rehome all kinds of pets in the area. They have continued to operate throughout lockdown and within a small radius are still permitted to rehome these animals.
Below are a selection of those that have been rescued and are in need of their forever home.
To find more details on each cat and to search for more rescue animals, visit www.rspca.org.uk/findapet/rehomeapet/process.
The RSPCA are funded entirely by public donations and receive no government money and therefore rely on the generosity of the public. Anyone wishing to support their work do so via www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/donate.
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This is sweet and handsome Simba. He arrived at the centre after his owner was no longer able to care for him. Simba has found it a little difficult to settle into the centre. He would tend to try and hide from the staff in his tunnel. However, we are recently started to see that he is becoming more relaxed around us after spending some one on one time with him. Simba now doesn't try to hide from you when you go to see him instead he is seen napping on his chair. Some mornings you will find that he is waiting for you at the door meowing. Simba has also began to enjoy some affection from a nice fuss on the head. As Simba is still a little nervous he can tell you when he has had enough by swipping at you. His new owners will have to understand to give him space when he wants it and that he might be very nervous when he arrives at his new home. If you see through his nerves you will soon find a very sweet and loving boy who very much love his you once he has had time to bond with you. Photo: Midlands
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This sweet girl is Sunshine. She arrived in our care after coming from another branch for this reason we do not have too much history on her however, after spending some time here at the centre getting to know her, she is now ready to find her forever home. Sunshine is a very sweet but nervous girl. She tends to spend the majority of her time outside asleep under her chair in her bed. She will allow you to stroke her on the head and does become very affectionate when she is comfortable being with you. But when she does get startled she will react with a swipe. We are looking for owners who are experienced with nervous cats, just so we can ensure that she has a family that will give her the time and patience she needs to flourish into the beautiful and sweet girl that she is. For now we feel that it would be for Sunshine's best interest to be the only pet in the home, however she could potentially live with older children that have experience with nervous cats. Photo: Midlands
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This sweet boy is Wilbur! Wilbur came into our care as an injured stray and feeling a bit sorry for himself. He was treated for an abscess on his head but is now feeling much better and is ready to find his forever home. Wilber was a little shy when he first came into the cattery but the staff helped build up his confidence and he's since settled in well. He'll now happily come over to say hello and have a fuss. He can come across a little grumpy at first and may give you a little hiss but he's a big softy really who just needs someone to give him all the love he deserves. He will need a quiet room to settle into when he first arrives home and where he can also go when he needs some quiet time. Photo: Midlands