Lilly

Hello, my name is Lilly (or Lilly-Lou as I am nicknamed) I came to the sanctuary a few months ago after my elderly owner sadly passed away. She had cared for me since I was a kitten, after I was rescued from a very traumatic start in life. Coming into the sanctuary was a huge upheaval for me, especially as I'm a sensitive and anxious girl. Before I was rescued as a young kitten, I was mistreated and shut away on my own which left me feeling scared and wary of environments and people. Due to the trauma, I developed fear-based defensive behaviours as a way of protecting myself. I am not a nasty girl. I am actually a very LOVING AND SWEET girl! My owner largely left me to my own devices, so I had limited interaction and affection. This meant we never built a close bond, and I missed out on the confidence that comes from positive human relationships. Since arriving at the sanctuary, my carers have been patiently helping me learn that not all humans are scary. Every day I grow a little more confident and have come out of my shell so much since arriving. I enjoy a lot of affection and like to rub around my carers legs. I feel comfortable to flop over and show my belly off now too. I even enjoy some pick up cuddles off my main carer and will give her little kisses too. I love being loved! I may be worried and hesitant at first but with a calm gentle approach I soon warm up and once I trust you, my sweet and affectionate nature starts to shine through. I'm hoping to find a calm, patient home where I can continue my journey and finally enjoy the safe, loving life I've always deserved. Home I am looking for… I need a stable, secure, and loving forever home where I can feel safe and settled, without the worry of ever being left, rehomed, or returned to rescue again. Please keep this in mind when considering applying for me, as finding the right forever family is incredibly important. I’m looking for an adult-only home , as I wouldn’t cope living with children. I would be happiest with just 1–2 people in my new home, where things are calm and predictable and I can take my time to feel safe and settled. My perfect home would be with kind, patient and understanding humans who will let me settle at my own pace. I would need adopters who have previous experience with cats and a good understanding of feline behaviour, so they can recognise when I'm feeling worried and respond calmly and positively if I show defensive behaviours, such as hissing. I didn’t seem to be very happy around the other cats when I first arrived at the sanctuary, but I have been here for many months now and have recently started to socialise with a few of the cats. It became clear that I wanted to play and make friends. I do seem to prefer female cats though. My carer now thinks I could live with another cat who will respect my boundaries but still enjoy having a play and making friends. I have always been an indoor only cat, and because of my sensitive nature this is what would suit me best. I'll need a safe indoor home with plenty of cosy places to hide, climb and relax, along with lots of toys, scratching posts and enrichment to keep me happy and stimulated. If you think you could offer me the loving indoor home I'm looking for and meet my rehoming requirements, please complete an adoption form. Diet.. I am currently fed wet and dry adult food. I have scrumbles adult dry and a mix of adult wet foods. It is advised to feed at least a good quality dry food. It is recommended that I stay on the current food I am on in my new home. Medical history… I am a healthy girl with no health concerns. I have had a dental whilst at the sanctuary and had some teeth extracted. My mouth has healed really well. If you think you could offer me the home I need, please fill out an Adoption Enquiry Form. Please make sure you have read about my needs and the adoption policies before applying. Forms lacking in detail or with questions unanswered may not be considered, we need to ensure we are matching our cats to the right home for them.