Mavis

Mavis used to have a pretty good life. A family to love, children to play with, and his brother Mazli by his side. Now he's just wondering when things will start feeling normal again.

This handsome boy spent his whole life in a home before coming into our care, and according to his previous family, he was an affectionate little gentleman who enjoyed playing with the children, was comfortable around visitors and had a particular fondness for ball toys.

But shelter life? That's been a little harder for Mavis to understand.

He's understandably overwhelmed by all the unfamiliar sights and sounds, and has become quite withdrawn in his new surroundings. He tends to stay tucked away in his safe space, watching everything carefully before deciding whether he's ready to interact.

The lovely thing is, we're still seeing glimpses of the affectionate boy his family described!

With a gentle approach and some tasty treats, Mavis has started leaning into cheek and chin scratches. He might need a little encouragement to get comfortable, but he's already showing us that underneath all those worries is a sweet boy who enjoys human affection.

And Mavis has someone very special in his life: his brother Mazli!

These two boys have been together since they were kittens and continue sharing their space at the shelter. We'd absolutely love to see them find a home together, but they can also be adopted separately. What's most important is giving them both the chance to feel happy and comfortable again.

Mavis would appreciate a calm, patient family who can offer him a quiet room to settle into, familiar routines and plenty of gentle reassurance. He's previously lived happily in a family home, so we're hopeful that once he's somewhere safe and comfortable, that lovely personality will start shining through again. He'll also benefit from simple dental home care and regular vet checkups.

Mavis doesn't need to learn how to be a family cat. He's already been one. He just needs someone to remind him what it feels like to be home.

Mavis is part of our Rescue or Rehome program, where we are committed to finding homes for cats and kittens who simply cannot cope in the shelter environment. If you can open your heart and home to Mavis - or if you're a rescue group able to help - please reach out to us at adoptions@dogshome.com