Adoption tails: Candy and Colette

 Candy and Collette were condo mates. They really didn't get on very well. Collette always won the battle of the dinner plate.

Collette and Candy

They were adopted separately, a month apart.

Collette was adopted on 19/6
At 1 day, 20/6
Colette is going really well, staying in one room by herself and slowly exploring the space. She has a lovely purr and is enjoying pats. Her new owner adores her.

After 1 week
Collette is a lot more confident, loves to purr on her owner's lap, is playing lots of games and has favourite spots to lie in the sun. Her owner is grateful for lockdown as it gives her time to bond with Collette

After 1 month
Colette has established herself as a beautiful loving family member. She shares a lap with the resident cat. Fantastic outcome for Colette.

Collette at home

 

Candy was adopted on 12/7/21

At 1 day, 13/7
Her new owner and partner called SAFE Haven prompted by a text from Irene. They were worried that Candy was still hiding & hadn't used her litter tray. She had, though, eaten a bit of food. They were assured that all this was normal. She has her own room and they are visiting her there. We advised them that if there was nothing in litter tray by end of the week to call us again. Seemed like they just needed some reassurance.

After 1 month, 12/8
Candy's owner has enjoyed seeing Candy develop from a nervous kitten to a well settled, affectionate family member. He did ask about her and the resident adult cat sharing food and he was told not to be too concerned. He could always try serving their food in a separate room. Adult food is not going to do any harm to Candy. He just needs to make sure that both cats get roughly the correct amounts of food for their size.