Female · Brown and white Tabby DSH · 20 months old

With us since February 2026

Microchip: 900164002398931

She raised her babies. She watched them all find families of their own. Now this beautiful young mum is waiting for someone to choose her. Fern, affectionately known as Mae Mae, came into care as a young stray mum with kittens. One by one, her babies went off to their forever homes. And while they were growing up, something rather lovely was happening to Fern too. She was learning to trust. At approximately 1–2 years old, Fern is a gentle little soul who has come such a long way in just a few months. And once you’ve earned her trust, you discover that underneath that cautious exterior is actually a serious smoocher. Expect headbutts, slow kissy eyes, little licks and plenty of requests for head scratches. She even loves a belly scratch, which is fairly impressive in the cat world. She’s not quite brave enough for a full lap sit just yet, but she loves being around her humans and we have a feeling that lap isn’t too far away. Fern also enjoys the company of the resident cat and dog in her foster home. She likes being included in everyday life, but she’s perfectly capable of entertaining herself when her humans are busy. And Fern has invented a particularly entertaining game of her own. She pushes a ball, or occasionally a suitably chewed-up piece of rubber, underneath a shelf… and then tries to get it back out. Apparently this game never gets old. 🏡 WHAT KIND OF HOME DOES FERN NEED? A friendly resident cat would be lovely for Fern and could help give her confidence, but it isn’t essential. She could also live with a calm, cat-friendly dog, or simply enjoy having her humans to herself. More than anything, Fern needs people who understand that trust doesn’t happen on a timetable. She’s still wary of sudden movements and people standing over her, so a calm, quiet and patient household would suit her best. She needs people who will let her settle in and come to them at her own pace. Give Fern that time and you’ll get to see what her foster family has been lucky enough to discover: A resilient, affectionate little cat who really does just want to love and be loved. 🐾 Approx. 1–2 years old 🐾 Desexed 🐾 Microchipped 🐾 Vaccinated 🐾 Cat friendly 🐾 Comfortable with a calm dog Fern has spent enough of her young life being a mum and learning how to survive. Now we’d love someone to show her what it feels like to be the baby for a change.