If you are in a position to take on a new pet, rescuing one in from a shelter is always worth considering.

There’s no shortage of animals in need of a forever home who might just make the ideal addition to your family.

Whether you're looking for a playful puss or an affectionate lap cat, there’s a wide range of feline friends at Blue Cross Hampshire right now.

Here are five cats looking for that someone special to give them the love they deserve.


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Zachary

Daily Echo:

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Age: 4 years, 8 months

Zachary has heaps of character and can be quite affectionate, enjoying strokes and settling on a lap at times too.

He is looking for an adult only home with people who are around a fair bit of the time, as he enjoys company and will follow you about, chatting away to let you know he's around.

Zachary will need to be an indoor cat as he has FIV, so will need owners who will enjoy offering lots of fun things to do in the home.

To read Zachary's full profile, visit the Blue Cross website.

Tashie

Daily Echo:

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Age: 12 years, 7 months

Tashie has spent her time at Blue Cross in a foster home and has loved her time there.

A little shy when settling in, once she has found her feet, she is a wonderful companion who loves to come and sit next to you for some fuss.

She is also equally happy doing her own thing and finding a comfy spot for a snooze.

Although an older girl, she still loves to play.

In her previous home she was used to going outside and would love the opportunity to go outside again once settled into her new home.

To read Tashie's full profile, visit the Blue Cross website.

Lucky

Daily Echo:

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Age: 8 months

Lucky is looking for a quiet home with adults but wouldn’t want to live with any other cats. Barking scares him a bit too.

He has only been used to very quiet and slow roads so would need to live in a similar environment in his new home too.

Lucky likes going outside so will need a garden to call his own and a cat flap so he can come and go as he pleases.

A chatty young cat he will meow and squeak, especially around food, and if you are cooking, he might even come and have a look and see if he can “help”!

He really loves to play but can get a bit carried away so his new family would need to be understanding of this and happy to try and help me improve his play behaviour.

To read Lucky's full profile, visit the Blue Cross website.

Tinkerbell

Daily Echo:

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Age: 8 years

Tinkerbell is a very sweet girl looking for a very quiet home as she can be worried by sudden movements and loud noises.

She is a cat who likes to keep to herself but once she gets to know someone, she does enjoy some lap time and strokes. She also like to play sometimes - a catnip toy is her particular favourite.

A garden of her own is a must and she might bring in the odd “present” every now and again.

To read Tinkerbell's full profile, visit the Blue Cross website.


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Sully

Daily Echo:

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Age: 8 years

Sully is a very friendly boy looking for a home where he can have lots of fuss and attention.

He would also like access to the outdoors and a garden of his own.

A fan of catnip toys he would love to find an owner happy to play with him.

Sully is used to a fairly busy house so that wouldn’t bother him too much – as long as Iit doesn't disturb his two favourite things – food and sleep!

To read Sully's full profile, visit the Blue Cross website.