Naishu is a beautiful young cat with a zest for life. She came into care as a terrified little 4-month-old kitten who wouldn’t let anyone within a few meters of her. She had spent her formative months living behind a factory as part of a feral cat colony with her siblings and was wary and distrustful of humans due to a lack of socialisation and positive interaction.

During her time in foster care, Naishu has made incredible progress. She no longer avoids the humans of the household but is now full of curiosity and likes to follow you around to see what you’re doing. Wherever you are, you’ll more than likely find her hanging around at your feet. She hates being behind closed doors where she can’t see what you’re doing. She will happily play with you for a seemingly indefinite amount of time, and we have found that toys (as well as treats) have been a great way to gain her trust and affection. You’ll have to watch out though because she can and will turn almost anything into a toy, and you may find some small household items go missing, as they become a part of her toy collection. She’s a very vocal cat and you’ll often hear her adorably chirping and trilling to herself, or to you- asking for a game.

Naishu loves a good pat and will happily roll around as you pet her. She enjoys joining people on the couch or in bed when the mood strikes her, lying down against you and purring. She is, however, more of a 4-paws on the ground type of cat, not a huge fan of being held although she will tolerate it as much as possible.

She is usually very nervous and shy around strangers, but once she gets to know you she will always be around and involved in what you’re doing. You’ll eventually find her rubbing up against your legs and maybe even bringing you a toy so you can play together. You have to take the time to earn her trust but it’s worth it to experience the full range of her sweet, quirky personality. She gets along well with her foster siblings and would likely be fine with another friendly cat(s), but she would also be fine on her own as she is quite independent. She has not been dog-tested.

When Naishu first came into care, you couldn’t even get near her let alone touch her. She is making great progress everyday, and just because she is still wary and uncomfortable with certain things now, it doesn’t mean that she will remain that way another few months into the future with someone who is patient and kind with her. You will need to work with her slowly to build up her confidence and trust.

Naishu needs a kind, patient, and gentle person who will give her the chance she deserves and can help her blossom into her full potential as a sweet, inquisitive and fun-loving cat. You need to be willing to take the time to play with her and keep her entertained and occupied. She does take a while to come out of her shell, but the wait is worth it!

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