Josie is the Great Ayton rescue centre’s longest-staying resident
A shy however sweet-natured cat wants a ceaselessly home after a 220-day keep at a North Yorkshire animal rescue centre, the RSPCA mentioned.
Five-year-old Josie was delivered to Great Ayton Animal Centre in March 2023 due to considerations for her welfare.
The RSPCA mentioned she gave the impression to be “petrified by males” and cautious of young kids.
Staff thought that they had discovered her the “excellent match” final autumn however she was returned because of the proprietor’s allergy symptoms.
Josie has not acquired any new purposes since then and is now the centre’s longest-staying resident.
The RSPCA believed this was as a result of she was a black and white cat and he or she wouldn’t readily sit on a person’s lap.
A future proprietor would must be “affected person and understanding” with the cat, in line with the charity, in order that she might build a bond with people once more.
Josie is described as shy by employees, following a troubled home life previous to being rescued
Cattery supervisor Beverley Dunn mentioned: “Josie has stolen our hearts right here as she’s an actual sweetie who simply wants an understanding person to offer her a particular home.
“She will be fairly shy at first, however as soon as she’s gained a little bit of confidence round you, she will be such a softie, particularly for those who occur to have a packet of Dreamies after which she’ll be your greatest good friend for all times.”
The rescue employees mentioned that they had been “working laborious” to realize Josie’s belief and he or she would now strategy them for a fuss.
However, she would typically run off as a result of she wouldn’t know what would possibly occur subsequent.
“We suppose she’ll thrive in a quiet, ideally all feminine family with no hustle and bustle, with affected person people who find themselves prepared to let her decide on her personal phrases and make investments the time into building a bond along with her,” Mrs Dunn added.
“We recognize Josie has fairly particular necessities however she’s had a tough time prior to now and we’re eager to verify she finds the precise home the place we’re assured she’ll make somebody an exquisite companion.”
Applications to undertake Josie will be stuffed out on the centre’s web site.
