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• Good rescue groups understand an older animal
will be going through grief and bewilderment at VIDEO
having lost its family and home. These ones need CLICK HERE
to be treated with gentle care and understanding.
When they are adopted, the new family and home
may not be exactly the same as the animal’s
previous home life.
• Good rescue groups understand that the younger
ones may have started life on the street, in a pound
or vet clinic. These ones need to be coached with
gentle care and understanding too. These ones
won’t know what a normal home is, though will
generally fit in well as this is another new
experience for them.
• Good rescue groups recognise and treat any
behaviour issues. Behaviour programs may be
effective in a short time, or may take a longer period
depending on the effects and potential causes.
We provide advice on behaviours we have Our gorgeous silver tabby girl ZIG is, at just 4 months of
observed and also how we expect a cat or kitten to age, our youngest available kitty. Although still a little
behave in different situations. Part of this knowledge shy her sweet purrsonality is beginning to shine through!
is used to match a cat or kitten to a family’s
requirements for a new pet – ie the purr-fect match.
Being prepared and patient is the best advice we can
Adopters need to take care and be flexible as to give for successful integration. All cats have different
how any new cat or kitten is introduced to a new personalities/ habits. You need to show a high level of
family and home. We provide advice on: perception and understanding while you get to know your
new kitties nature. Cats can do some really kooky things!
• Introducing your new kitty to your family and What they do could be unrelated to who owned them
home, introducing your new kitty to other cats, previously or where their life started. It could be they are
and introducing your new kitty to a dog. just being a cat and what they do makes them happy.
From Kia’s new family (Kia was estimated to be
7 years old and came through a pound): “Kia seems
happy and comfortable with her new surroundings. She
loves opening cupboards and doors, watching TV,
looking out the window and looking at herself in the
mirror. Kia knows what the word no means, is tidy and
clean, and now really enjoys eating chicken. She loves
to play, purr and get under the sheets and go to the
bottom of the bed and fall asleep. Kia is a lovely girl.”
“ As with all new pets RESCUE CATS & KITTENS just need a little
patience and a whole lot of love…” Deb
For more information about available kitties please email Deb on : cats@DoggieRescue.com