The countdown to Christmas is on and for one fluffy Queen, no present would be sweeter than a warm home and a sofa to call her own.

Meet Misty, a black and white bundle of character and love who, after coming in to Rescue Remedies in Surrey after sadly being found as a stray, has been learning how to trust again.

Having been at the Horley-based rescue since May 2023, majestic Misty has been inexplicably overlooked and is still patiently awaiting the perfect paw-rent to take her home. During her time at Rescue Remedies, Misty has bloomed and grown in confidence thanks to the interaction provided by the staff and volunteer ‘cat cuddlers’ and has even enjoyed a wonderful foster break, but now she is more than ready to be a lucky family’s new addition.

At approximately 3 years old, she loves to sit and watch the world go by and is very independent, but don’t let that fool you! This regal girl absolutely adores affection and will be a lap cat for hours on end. Whilst she truly craves human interaction, Misty is still understanding that strokes and cuddles are safe and so can be wary if caught off-guard. She is full of character and on occasion, if she is not ready to be touched quite yet, she’ll let you know. Coming from the hard life of a stray, it’s understandable that she sometimes needs her space. Just like humans – she has her boundaries!

placeholder image — Misty pretending to be shy!

Misty is no stranger to her beautiful looks and will proudly peacock around until treats come her way – whether it’s a familiar face or someone new, she won’t shy away! Her abundance of personality shines through when she’s in a playful mood and she needs a family who are patient and accepting of her sassy cat-like quirks that have often had the volunteers chuckling. As much as this girl loves a treat, she will still paw at the window if she sees you coming purely to receive some strokes.

With her sudden bursts of energy, Misty is desperate for some space to run around and play to let off some steam but is equally as desperate for a lap to claim as her own – and once she’s there, no doubt you’ll feel the loving rumble of a purr. She really is the best of both worlds!

The Rescue Remedies Team added “Misty would be an excellent addition to a single cat household whereby she can ‘lap up’ all of the attention and positively flourish”. With a little patience and a lot of love, you’ll wonder why you didn’t adopt her sooner!

Misty is neutered, chipped and fully vaccinated and based in Gatwick whilst awaiting her new family. The animal charity kindly asks for a minimum adoption donation of £175, with all funds helping continue the organisation’s rescue work and aiding the animals in their care. If you have a Misty-shaped space on your sofa and are ready to show her what a real home looks like just in time for Christmas, you can find more information about her and submit an application here. You can also learn all about the work of Rescue Remedies Dog and Cat Rescue and the other animals currently up for adoption on the website here.