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 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. Her curiosity increases 10-fold if you’re doing anything that involves food, she’ll always ask for a bite! She loves to play and seems to have endless energy. She will happily play with you for a seemingly indefinite amount of time, and we have found that toys 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 vocal cat and you’ll often hear her adorably chirping and trilling to herself as she plays.

Naishu is beginning to enjoy and seek out touch. She will often sit near you and happily accept strokes and scritches, but she will not always be comfortable with you approaching her. If she is uncomfortable she will move away and let you know vocally or with a push of her paw. She is no longer reverting to aggression when she is afraid which is wonderful. She has learnt to tolerate being held but she does not enjoy it. She can also sometimes become nervous if you put your face close to her.

However 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 6 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 comfort in being handled.

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. Considering her progress so far, it’s likely that she will become cuddlier and more affectionate in surroundings and around people she is comfortable and confident around. She gets along well with her siblings and would likely be fine with a another friendly cat(s), but she would also be fine on her own as she is quite independent. She has not been dog-tested.

Naishu needs a kind, patient, and gentle person who can help her blossom into her full potential as a sweet, inquisitive and fun-loving cat. She may take a while to trust and love you, but the wait is worth it!

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http://www.cheltenhamcatrescue.org.au/adopt/

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