Tora

New Arrival:  Tora is a 10 month old male cat who has already had 4 homes in his short life.  He was brought to us by his most recent owner who had bought him from someone who had him for only a few months and kept him in at his workplace, a car repair garage because his own cat at home did not accept Tora.  He had got Tora from someone who wasn't allowed pets by her parents it is assumed that she got him from the breeders. His most recent owner has health issues and took Tora on to be a companion and friend, she got him neutered and fully intended to keep him for life but found him to be too hyperactive and in need of a garden whilst she did not have one.  She then tried to rehome Tora but when someone came to meet him they overstimulated him with toys and he scratched and bit them so they left.   At this point Tora was brought to us.

We have been told that Tora is a "Toyger" breed, which is not a breed we had previously heard of, they are in part Bengal but without the loud miaowing and yowling that is characteristic of Bengal cats.  So far we have found Tora to be a friendly cat and relatively calm cat.  Similar to a Bengal they are intelligent, energetic and playful cats with demanding personalities. Tora will need plenty of attention and to be kept occupied so anyone considering adopting Tora should be prepared for this.

Tora would suit an adult home, he needs lots of calm attention so a home with two people or more would be better than a single owner.  A home with a garden is sought.

More info to follow as we get to know Tora better.

To enquire about Tora please email lewisham@celiahammond.org

ADOPTION PROCESS:

Because our cats are rescued we do like to meet potential adopters this can either be at your home (home visit) or via a video call e.g WhatsApp this is an informal visit to provide advice about caring for cats or kittens e.g health care, feeding, settling in and also an opportunity for us to feel reassured that you could provide a good home.

Following a successful home assessment we can make an appointment for you to come and meet our cats.

We are prioritising homes that are local to our centres. Lewisham Branch Homing catchment area: All SE London and BR (Bromley) postcodes. Also N.Kent (Welling, Bexley, Sidcup, Swanley, Dartford), Croydon and SW London (SW8, SW9, SW2, SW11, SW4, SW12, SW16) If you can offer a home to a 'harder to rehome' cat we will consider homes outside our usual rehoming areas.

Our Rescue Centre reception is also open every Saturday and Sunday afternoon between 1p.m and 5p.m for potential adopters to drop in to meet us for an initial chat about adopting one or more of our cats. Our address is 233-235, Lewisham Way SE4 1UY - please bring a donation of cat food to help us feed our rescue cats.