Adoption information
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Rescue group
PetRescue ID
536851
Location
Port Macquarie, NSW
About Tessa
Tessa is a lovely, chatty little girl who is always on the go. She is constantly playing and following her carer, just wanting to be near her people and generally knowing what goes on in the world 24/7. She is always by the computer when somebody is on there. She LOVES her food, and there aren't many times she will turn her nose up, or not finish what's on her plate. She's not fussy at all. She gets on well with her foster brothers and sisters, both cats and kittens, and also a small dog. Obviously introductions to new animals, particularly dogs, would have to be supervised and not rushed. Tessa also LOVES her sucky blanket, and will often knead and suckle loudly, purring all the way. Sucky blanket will obviously go with her to her new home.
Tessa is quite affectionate, and loves to head butt, purr and snuggle. She also loves to play, but at times can become a little excitable and rough. She doesn't mean to be, but because of this would probably be better suited to a home without kids under 8 years of age.
Adoption details
The first step to adoption once you find the purrfect pet, is to phone (preferred) or email Port Macquarie Animal Welfare Service for assessment regarding prospective ownership and pet suitability.
Adoption Application forms must be completed and a property inspection will be carried out on properties in the Port Macquarie area.
A 2 week trial period commences on the day of adoption.
All PMAWS cats come desexed, microchipped, vaccinated (up to date), wormed, flea treated and litter trained.
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Introducing a Kitten/Cat into a new home (especially where either a dog or cat already lives) can be a difficult challenge. It requires patience, perseverance and supervision.
Once your new kitten/cat arrives home, he or she should be made to feel safe in their own room - we call this the "sanctuary". No other cat or dog should be allowed into this room until they are fully comfortable with their new surroundings. The kitten/cat will need bedding, food, water, a view out of a window and somewhere to hide. A good idea in dog and cat families is also a 2 metre tall scratching post, where a kitten/cat can retreat if they need to.
Keep the kitten/cat in a room for the first few days, then, gradually, using a series of wooden chocks (or similar), open the door slightly to allow paws and noses to meet. It can then be opened further to allow the kitten/cat in and out, but not the older cat or dog in. We recommend that this should be continued for 14 days.
PMAWS urges all owners to keep their cats indoors for their own safety. There are people around who aren't fond of cats and can do unthinkable things to our defenceless little babies. Also they can be collected and used as live bait for dog training and fishing lures, and also kittens as live snake food. The only way to keep your kitty 100% safe, is to keep them indoors and we wholeheartedly encourage this practice.
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.