Leo

All About Me and My Unique Personality:
Leo is a beautiful looking boy with long, soft fur and big padded paws. He has a large bushy tail and bright yellow eyes. Those lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Leo all agree that he is one gorgeous kitten. Despite being blessed with model looks and a swagger that turns heads, Leo lacks some confidence, but this is slowly changing.....

On first arriving at his foster home, Leo needed time to really settle and spent his first week under the furniture, mainly coming out at night. Slowly, slowly, as the weeks have gone by, we have had the pleasure of watching this great guy interact more and more with the family. Four weeks in and Leo continues to gain confidence. Whilst still not wanting to be held, he now approaches a select few in the family to ask for chin scratches and pats and likes to rub up against you as food is being prepared. Last night I was reading in bed and suddenly noticed Leo lying at my feet! Too scared to breathe or move I just sat there as he stretched out, looking comfortable. It's true when they say there is no better feeling than being chosen by a cat!

Leo is a sucker for routine. Every morning he wakes chirping and comes running out for breakfast. When things are quiet and he is feeling safe, he will come out from his cat box and play with toys. He will chase a ball around the house for a little while. Leo loves the other cats in the home and interacts well with them. He eats and sleeps with them and enjoys a good wrestle. Leo is litter trained and uses his scratching post like a champ. He eats well and enjoys wet food. Food and treats have been a big motivator for Leo.

Leo has taught our family about the importance of patience when caring for cats that need more space and time to settle. Rushing Leo has never been an option and whilst he still has a ways to go, what this time has shown us is Leo has the capacity become a wonderful, loving family member.

My Ideal Home:
Leo would benefit from a home that has the time and patience to be led by him. As the great Phil Collins would say, 'You can't hurry love!' A quieter household would be beneficial with carers who have had some experience with cats. Leo runs from my youngest son and is more receptive to my teenage girls, so a household with older children would work best.

Leo adores other cats and I have no doubt that the cats in his foster placement have helped him to settle in. It would be beneficial if the home had another confidant cat, but this is not essential.

What is Known About My Background:
Leo was taken to the local pound as an 8 week old kitten. Legend has it that a tiny, fluffy kitten really warmed up to the Pound Coordinator and would sit on her shoulder as she mopped floors! He reportedly regressed a little as he was moved around and it was felt that he would benefit from being in a family home that could spend more one on one time with him.

How Do I Interact with Kids, Dogs, Cats and Other Pets:
Leo loves other cats and gets on well with them. Younger children still spook him out but he has responded well to the teenagers in his foster placement. We have not had an opportunity to observe him around dogs, but given time, he may just warm up to the right one.