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About Whispy
Meet Whispy đ¤
1 year | Spayed female | Gentle soul ⢠Catâs cat
Whispy is in a bonded-pair with Thistle
Whispy is a truly special young girl who has never had a home of her own â and she has the biggest heart weâve seen in a long time.
She is still learning about humans and isnât ready for a lot of human-handling just yet, but what Whispy lacks in confidence with people, she more than makes up for in her extraordinary kindness toward other cats. If you have timid, reserved, or sensitive cats at home â or if you foster cats and kittens â Whispy could be absolutely perfect in your home.
Whispy adores other cats. Not in a loud or pushy way, but in the gentlest way imaginable. When introduced to new cats (even those who are unsure or reactive), she gives them space, allows them to express themselves, and then slowly, carefully, makes her way closer until sheâs curled up beside them. Time and time again, weâve seen her become a calming presence â a quiet reassurance to cats who need a friend.
Because of this, we are looking for a very special kind of home for Whispy: one where she can continue doing what she does best â helping other cats feel safe.
While she isnât ready to be physically picked up yet, Whispy is showing us all the right signs. With patience, consistency, and love, we have no doubt she will grow into a deeply affectionate cat with her people. She just needs time, and someone who understands that trust is built gently.
Whispyâs ideal home:
Must have other cats, or be an active foster home
Calm, patient household
Best suited to adults or older children who understand boundaries
Someone who values quiet companionship and long-term bonds
Whispy is not a cat for instant gratification. She is a cat for people who understand the quiet magic of watching a shy soul slowly bloom.
If you foster cats, live with timid felines, or believe that kindness is sometimes quiet and patient â Whispy might be the missing piece in your home.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
We run by appointment, preferably all members of the household to come meet the animal you are wanting to adopt.
If you own another dog, you must bring them along to make sure all dogs get along.
As our goal is to adopt animals out from the shelter into loving homes as fast as possible, multiple bookings may be made for the same animal.
We are not able to hold any animals for any reason.
As such, there is a possibility that the animal you may have found a forever home before your appointment. If this is the case we will inform you by phone call as soon as possible.
Appointment Hours:
Mon- Fri
1:00PM- 4PM
Saturdays for November
10am-1pm
Sat 1st
Sat 15th
Sat 29th
Please give the shelter a call on 5334 2075 or email animalshelter@ballarat.vic.gov.au for more information about the animal and our adoption procedures.
Apologies if we do not reply to your enquiry, we are a busy Shelter and get pulled away from the office often.
We appreciate you wanting to adopt! Please do not let this discourage you from adopting in the future!
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.