Newt

Representing here the new it-girl Newt - this darling has cute wide yellow owl-like eyes, short ears and a slightly flattened nose. She swoons every guest, visitor and vet, as you can see straight through to her sweet soul.

Newt is not a vocal cat. However, she will let out a quiet ‘meow’ in the kitchen when she asks for food. Often this goes along with a very gentle nibble at your ankle to get you to give it to her faster.

She isn’t a big fan of being held and will wiggle away after a short time. However, she doesn’t say no to strokes and cuddles while together in bed or on the couch. Her favourite spot for scratches is the sides of her face. As she’s been awarded as the new it-girl, she is showing off her social skills at all times. She likes being in the same room as everyone else but also keeps her cool attitude intact and doesn’t climb all over you for attention.

Newt is a couch potato by day and a party cat by night. She then likes to be a little huntress, seeking out small flies or bats around ping pong balls, crumpled up pieces of paper or tin foil. There’s no need to spend money on expensive cat toys. Newt appreciates the simple things in life. When playing, she likes to play-fight but is always gentle. She’s not violent, and she never scratches. When she’s frightened, she may hiss to let you know she is a little scared.

This gorgeous girl is used to spending her time indoors, as she fears birds (especially the noisy miner birds). By all means, she does enjoy a small terrace to soak up some vitamin D during the day. Cat flap doors confuse her, so suggested is to leave a door open for her to come and go as she pleases. Newt is litter trained and has never had any issues with this.

Newt has always been the only cat. She has been tested with a cat-visitor, but she got terrified. For this reason, she would be best in an only-pet household. Small children also frighten her, but she should be OK with the calmer older ones.

Ideally, Newt will go to a calm household with a single person, couple or family with older kids, where she can be involved in their daily routine. She absolutely loves spending time around her human friends, and so her new household will make sure to include her. An outside area would be a bonus!