Pepper

***DECEMBER SPECIAL - ADOPT 2 FOR $200***

DOB : 24/12/22

Vet work status: Complete

Snuggle scope: Sweet little Pepper is a shy but very sweet little boy. He loves pats, will steal some lap time, and snuggle up with you in bed. He is shy on first meeting new people but is very easily bribed with treats :D

Cat scope: Likely as a result of growing up around social cats in foster care, Pepper and his siblings really appreciate (and NEED) the company of other cats, especially friendly, older cats. They all love to snuggle and play together, and love sharing grooming time.

Dog scope: Pepper and siblings have gotten used to their carer's friendly cocker spaniel, but they prefer to keep their distance and mind their own business. They would be ok with a quiet, friendly dog who doesn't pay them much attention.

Child scope: Pepper, is shy of anyone that is loud and high energy. As such, he would be better suited to a home without young children.

Quirks: Pepper so loves being the baby boy that he treats all friendly older kitties like they're his mumma and tries to suckle on them :D.

ABOUT:

This gorgeous little “house pather” and her siblings were a surprise gift to their rescuer last Christmas Eve. Their mother beautiful tabby mother Saffron was part of a small colony doing it tough in the bush. A few short weeks following her rescue, sacred little Saffron welcomed her 6 precious little "herbs and spices into the world:" Cayenne, Cassia, Chicory, Cinnamon (adopted), Basil, and Pepper. Thankfully, Saffron was an excellent mumma, and took very good care of her babies. However, as Saffron and never had any experience with humans, she was fiercely protective, making care a little tricky for her rescuer. Understandably, all of these babies picked up on their mother’s social anxieties and general distrust of humans and were all themselves little scared little spitfires upon transfer to our care at 6 weeks old.

It is amazing what a a difference a little patience, love, and safety can do for little scaredy cats. Over the space of only about 2 months, Pepper and his siblings transformed in to confident, happy little house panthers! Another thing that really benefited these dear little ones was their association with the other cats in the household. Pepper has drawn a lot of confidence from his calm, loving feline "aunties and uncles" in the house. He has constantly looked them for guidance and comfort, and sought out many a cuddle and groom from them. From them he has learned that humans are not only good for food, but also give really good scratches, are super fun, and make really great snuggle buddies on a cold night :).

Pepper has the the most trusting nature of his family, and is very sweet. He was one of the first to reward his carer with snuggles and purrs when he was still quite little This loving nature has only blossomed more as he's gotten older. Pepper can be very shy meeting new people though, so his ideal home is with someone who can provide him lots of patience and love so he can adjust to her new environment at her own pace. Also, as he loves other cats so much, he will need a feline companion to share his life with, whether it's one of his siblings or mumma, or an older friendly cat. Being that he has never set foot outside, he will also need a strictly indoor only home with plenty of toys and other creature comforts fit for any kitty.

If Pepper sounds like the ideal companion for you, please contact us to arrange a meet and greet.