Socks is one of our long term residents in the cattery having been here over a year. Socks is a bright, inquisitive, lively soul who gets very bored being stuck in a pod, Socks is different from most cats as she loves going for walks on a harness.

Socks loves her freedom and enjoys a couple of hours roaming our feral colony until she jumps out and makes her way back up to the cattery to the surprise of visitors.

Although full of confidence she does become quite frightened by some things she experiences and becomes aggressive. From her past homes she has taken a dislike to the men in the household, perhaps having had a bad experience when young.

A lot of people pass her by because of her behavioural issues, but I have gotten to know her and her little ways and she’s been fantastic. Once she trusts you and feels secure, she’s the most loyal cat you will ever meet.

Liz, main cattery

We have a lot of kittens in foster homes this spring (over 40 at last count) so when people call to adopt they usually start by asking about colour. This means we are currently left with older black kittens. But why?

Mythology may have a lot to answer for – but for every country that sees the black cat as bad luck or a witch’s familiar, there is one who sees them as lucky and promising a bright future.

In England a black cat crossing your path is lucky, and in Scotland a black kitten in your porch is a sign of money and happiness. If a black cat walks toward you it is good luck, if it stops and turns away though then if you are superstitious then don’t place that bet!

It may be that you may think all black cats look the same, but you will soon learn to spot your mono-coloured cat out of a line-up. Against that elegant fur their eyes become even more of a feature, and if they have white whiskers they are truly stunning to look at.

Our Kitten Fostering Co-ordinator Joan suggested that the best way to find your perfect kitten is to spend time and look at their individual character, and she has seen people who were insistant they want a tabby happily adopting a black cat after seeing a litter in person.

Lennox and Leo are kittens in foster care – they are not from teh same litter but they became great friends so would like a home together. Please call in and speak to reception for all kitten adoptions or see here for more details.